Simon wrote:
> I have an old (Nokia 6610i) mobile that I want to give to my son to play
> some Java games on. Is there a way to stop the phone transmitting /
> receiving / trying to get on a network?
>
> Cheers
>
> Simon.
>
> PS the mobile is ‘expendable’!

This thread has so many misconception's regarding how to stop the phone
transmitting it is beyond belief!

Unless it has an OFF LINE or FLIGHT mode the phone will continue to
attempt to connect to a network, therefore TRANSMIT. Even if an
inactive SIM is refused access to it's original network it will continue
trying to register!

Removing an antenna will NOT stop the phone from transmitting! It will
actually increase power in attempt to connect to a network, it may not
radiate the signal very well but it will still transmit.

Sure 999, 112, 911 or any other Emergency number may be rejected by UK
carriers but the phone still attempts to make such calls and therefore
is transmitting.

I certainly would not want a child playing with a mobile phone that is
transmitting any signal at or above 900MHz, sure the jury is still out
on the potential dangers but are you prepared to take that risk?

The best option in my opinion is find an alternative *toy* for the child
to play with.


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belong to.

73 de Simon, VK3XEM.
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