As indicated in a previous blog post, it seems hard to justify the rationale behind testing medical equipment for RF immunity at 3m distance. It is this greater test distance (as opposed to the 1m test distance accepted in automotive and MIL-STD testing) that is driving the high price of the replacement amplifiers. A change from the current test field strength of 10v/m @ 3m to … [Read more...]
Just when you thought it was safe to turn off the light…
Well, I’ve used my quota of words for the month of May so now I’m going to have to make the next several posts somewhat shorter. That’s what happens when you get on a really passionate topic. The last post was about smart electric meters and the un-smart way in which the power companies have tried to make their case. We all know that it falls under the heading of WIIFM . . . … [Read more...]
Comments on RF Radiation Hazards
This is only the second time around so you already know this blog is new, and I won’t have to remind you. Previously I made some comments about crowding and protecting the RF spectrum. It’s really difficult to protect it because there are organizations that feel a need to utilize RF communications to eliminate jobs and increase profitability. I once had a boss … [Read more...]