Chile SUBTEL Announces New SAR Testing Exemption

The Undersecretariat of Telecommunications (SUBTEL) has introduced power-based SAR exemptions for wearable devices.

SUBTEL has clarified its position on SAR testing for ultra-low-power radio equipment. Devices operating under a specified EIRP threshold and intended for wearable use may now be exempt from SAR testing, provided a technical justification is submitted by a registered agent.

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