Where Does Your Phone Usually End Up in Your Bronco? 📱

[Notmattwong]

This is just what I was looking for! I didn’t need the more elaborate rail system for multiple devices. Placed an order today!

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[Neps]

While I do agree, it never hurts to be safe-

You shouldn't ever keep your phone in your pocket, especially for more than a few minutes. You should also always use speakerphone a never hold it to your head. These devices are not designed for prolonged contact with your body. They aren't old fashioned telephones, they're devices that put off a ton of RF. Google your device and the safe distance for the RF exposure.

Actually, todays cell phone have far less power then when first brought to market, as the number of cell towers has increased the power needed has decreased significantly. Regulations have also limited the power output of new cell phones.

I don't put much faith in general information on google, but specific sources such as the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements has relatively unbiased information available should you wish to make an informed decision rather then to listen to hysteria of the masses.

From their site:
Safety Guidelines for Cell Phones
Cell phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy. As stated by the National Cancer Institute, “there is currently no consistent evidence that non-ionizing radiation increases cancer risk in humans. The only consistently recognized biological effect of radiofrequency radiation in humans is heating.” To induce potentially adverse or even noticeable heating from RF energy, exposures would have to be well above the current exposure limits. Public exposure to RF energy from cell phones and cell sites is below (often well below) the limits set by international guidelines and standard-setting organizations.

The FCC exposure limit for a mobile phone user is a SAR of 1.6 watts per kg (1.6 W/kg), averaged over one gram of tissue in the shape of a cube, and compliance with this limit must be demonstrated before FCC approval is granted for marketing of a mobile phone in the United States. See Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for Cellular Telephones regarding SAR and cellphones.

Today, most individuals’ RF exposure is primarily from their cell phones. Exposure from cell sites, Wi-Fi routers, and other sources tends to be much less than an individual’s exposure from their cell phone, due to the proximity of the device. While there is no established health benefit from reducing an individual’s RF exposure from cell phones, there are simple actions to reduce exposure. One can reduce the amount of time spent using a cell phone; use speaker mode, headphones, or earbuds to place more distance between your body and the cell phone; avoid making calls when the signal is weak (fewer bars) as this causes cell phones to boost RF transmission power; and use text functions rather that voice.


Unfortunately distracted driving is far more dangerous than a cell phone in a pocket. To the individual and general public.

The NTSB states

Cell Phone Use While Driving Kills

The problem

• Using a cell phone while driving, even hands-free use, is dangerous to yourself and others. Cell phone distraction increases risk because you take your eyes off the road (visual distraction), your hands off the wheel (manual distraction), and your attention off the driving task (cognitive distraction).
• Drivers who text are more than twice as likely to be involved in a crash than drivers who are not distracted.
• In 2023, 64,979 crashes involved cell phone use while driving, and 397 people died in crashes where at least one driver was using a cell phone. These crashes and deaths are preventable.
• Texting while driving is prohibited in all states except Montana. Using a handheld cell phone while driving is prohibited in 31 states (some exceptions exist for navigation tasks). In addition, many states prohibit cell phone use of any kind by novice drivers, teen drivers, and school bus drivers.

NTSB Report on Distracted Driving

An estimated 32,327 people were injured in 2024 in traffic crashes involving cellphone use or other cell phone related activities (10% of all people injured in distraction-affected traffic crashes).

 

[HalfmuleFarmer]

“The only consistently recognized biological effect of radiofrequency radiation in humans is heating.”

Stop cooking your nads!

PS: I have had a distracted driving accident: I was trying to pick up a dropped Bad Company 8-track tape from the passenger side floor while driving my mom’s LTD Country Squire wagon, stopped at a red light, and I rolled into the car in front of me at about 2mph.

 

[not on the rug]

While I do agree, it never hurts to be safe-



Actually, todays cell phone have far less power then when first brought to market, as the number of cell towers has increased the power needed has decreased significantly. Regulations have also limited the power output of new cell phones.

I don't put much faith in general information on google, but specific sources such as the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements has relatively unbiased information available should you wish to make an informed decision rather then to listen to hysteria of the masses.

From their site:
Safety Guidelines for Cell Phones
Cell phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy. As stated by the National Cancer Institute, “there is currently no consistent evidence that non-ionizing radiation increases cancer risk in humans. The only consistently recognized biological effect of radiofrequency radiation in humans is heating.” To induce potentially adverse or even noticeable heating from RF energy, exposures would have to be well above the current exposure limits. Public exposure to RF energy from cell phones and cell sites is below (often well below) the limits set by international guidelines and standard-setting organizations.

The FCC exposure limit for a mobile phone user is a SAR of 1.6 watts per kg (1.6 W/kg), averaged over one gram of tissue in the shape of a cube, and compliance with this limit must be demonstrated before FCC approval is granted for marketing of a mobile phone in the United States. See Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for Cellular Telephones regarding SAR and cellphones.

Today, most individuals’ RF exposure is primarily from their cell phones. Exposure from cell sites, Wi-Fi routers, and other sources tends to be much less than an individual’s exposure from their cell phone, due to the proximity of the device. While there is no established health benefit from reducing an individual’s RF exposure from cell phones, there are simple actions to reduce exposure. One can reduce the amount of time spent using a cell phone; use speaker mode, headphones, or earbuds to place more distance between your body and the cell phone; avoid making calls when the signal is weak (fewer bars) as this causes cell phones to boost RF transmission power; and use text functions rather that voice.


Unfortunately distracted driving is far more dangerous than a cell phone in a pocket. To the individual and general public.

The NTSB states

Cell Phone Use While Driving Kills

The problem

• Using a cell phone while driving, even hands-free use, is dangerous to yourself and others. Cell phone distraction increases risk because you take your eyes off the road (visual distraction), your hands off the wheel (manual distraction), and your attention off the driving task (cognitive distraction).
• Drivers who text are more than twice as likely to be involved in a crash than drivers who are not distracted.
• In 2023, 64,979 crashes involved cell phone use while driving, and 397 people died in crashes where at least one driver was using a cell phone. These crashes and deaths are preventable.
• Texting while driving is prohibited in all states except Montana. Using a handheld cell phone while driving is prohibited in 31 states (some exceptions exist for navigation tasks). In addition, many states prohibit cell phone use of any kind by novice drivers, teen drivers, and school bus drivers.

NTSB Report on Distracted Driving

An estimated 32,327 people were injured in 2024 in traffic crashes involving cellphone use or other cell phone related activities (10% of all people injured in distraction-affected traffic crashes).

Do you buddy. Do you.

I'll keep mine in a holder and rock out android auto if needed. I keep it on my desk in the office and on my coffee table at home.

 

[crzyhawk]

Console area below climate controls. Wired CarPlay (for audio quality). Who needs the phone in their face with a 12” display? Not too many Bronco Uber drivers.

PS: You cavemen realize you can make/receive calls and texts hands-free thru the dash without having to look at the phone, yes? And @not on the rug is right, stop irradiating your nads.

I have a tackform mount in my Bronco for it. I like to keep it plugged in for both charging purposes, but I also like to pull up the waze turn by turn directions. I find them more useful than the map in most instances, and I can't get the turn by turn directions to show up in the side panel. so I plug it in to a mount that I can easily see, and have both the map and my turn by turn directions.

 

[RobWTX]

I use a hands free device so it is safer.

 

[Mabett]

Do you guys think wireless charging is a must-have?

 

[RR25HB]

We’ve seen plenty of setups—vent mounts, windshield mounts, cup holders, and sometimes just the passenger seat.

They all work… until the phone blocks the airflow, starts sliding around, or takes up the cup holder you actually need.

So we made a mount that installs on the factory screw location at the top of the Bronco dash. It keeps the phone easy to see, can be adjusted vertically or horizontally, and doesn’t require drilling or sticking anything to the windshield.

It’s a small upgrade, but hopefully one less thing moving around inside the Bronco.

Take a look here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSVKNPSG

Where are you keeping your phone right now?

Have you used yet? Leave a comment!

Looks like the same model that I use. I slide it up closer to the rear view mirror and then turn the phone horizontal when needing access to the hero controls.

 

[RR25HB]

I just let Papa Churro hold onto it

White tooth enabled?

 

[RR25HB]

Do you guys think wireless charging is a must-have?

A "nice-to-have" for sure.

 

[RR25HB]

Looks like the same model that I use. I slide it up closer to the rear view mirror and then turn the phone horizontal when needing access to the hero controls.

BTW, if you think your phone is just a "phone," ... it's not. It's a computer which talks to your car .... which is also a computer. Through Bluetooth and Android/Car play, many other important background apps can be accessed and displayed on the big screen.

I think most ( OK ... some?) folks are smart enough to use their vehicle to take/make calls if necessary (I generally don't, even hands free, unless I believe it to be an energency), but, personally, I like the out-of-the-way mag holder so my phone does go projectile when I have "Hold my beer" moment.

 

[EvilJim1971]

A setup I cobbled together from parts off Amazon.

 

[Tukten]

I put mine in the slot that charges it for about 10 seconds before no longer charging it.

I wonder if there will ever be a recall for the completely useless “charging” pad in the MT.

 

[RedBeardoh]

Place our phone on this wireless charger we 3d printed.

I need this for my 7MT

 

[nipeej]

Love those RAM MOUNTS.

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