Scientists from Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz have released the results of a study that indicates that children living in the vicinity of powerful radio and television transmitters are not significantly more at risk than others for developing childhood leukemia. Study results can be found in the “Epidemiological Study on Childhood Cancer and Proximity to Radio and … [Read more...]
UK Telecom Regulator Ofcom Announces Outcome of Radio Spectrum Auction
British telecom regulator Ofcom has announced the outcome of its fifth auction of radio spectrum. The auction was for spectrum in the 1452- to 1492-MHz band, known as the L-band. This part of the spectrum is well suited for offering services such as mobile television, wireless broadband, and satellite radio. One notable winning bidder was Qualcomm UK Spectrum Ltd, which paid … [Read more...]
British Agency to Study the Health Effects of EM Energy from MRIs
The Chairman of Great Britain’s Health Protection Agency, Sir William Stewart has announced that the Agency’s Board has approved in principle the need for an epidemiological study of possible adverse health effects from high static Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines. He noted, “The exposures to patients and to medical staff from the magnetic fields can be high, and there … [Read more...]
Radio Free Europe Accuses Kazakhstan of Deliberate Interference
Radio Free Europe has issued a statement on a “very disturbing” case that smacks of “deliberate interference” by the Kazakh government , Internet users have been prevented for more than five weeks from accessing the Kazakh-language website of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Access to the Kazakh site was interrupted on April 11 and has continued despite RFE/RL’s repeated … [Read more...]
UK Ministry of Defense Issues a Draft Document on Standards Management and Production
Great Britain's Ministry of Defense has issued a draft document on the management and production of defense standards. MOD DEF STAN 00-00 a draft document entitled "Standards for Defense Management and Production of Defense Standards." Comments on this draft must be received before May 30, 2008. The 38-page document details such standards management issues as policy, adoption … [Read more...]
Great Britain Confirms Plans for Largest Spectrum Offering to Date
British telecom regulator Ofcom has confirmed plans for the country's largest spectrum offering to date. Ofcom will release the spectrum in the 2010- to 2025-MHz and 2500- to 2690-MHz frequency bands (commonly termed the 2.6 GHz band) on a technology and service neutral basis. Would-be bidders can decide the best use for the spectrum within minimum technical specifications to … [Read more...]
EU Moves Toward In-Flight Cell Phone Calls
The European Commission has announced rules that would allow air lines to offer passengers midair mobile phone calls across the European Union. The technology to be covered by the Commission's rules links passengers' phones to onboard cellular networks that are then connected to the ground via satellite, while ensuring that transmission levels for outgoing and incoming calls … [Read more...]
Schaffner Group AG Moves Last of EMC Production from Western Europe to Hungary
The Schaffner Group AG is relocating its European production activities for EMC components and standard power quality products to Hungary. The focus of activities at the Schaffner Group's Luterbach, Switzerland headquarters will be strategic management, the global innovation center, and other tasks involving global marketing. Schaffner Jacke in Buren, Germany, will continue to … [Read more...]
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