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  • [SNADARC] EMF Exposure Update

    From SNADARC via rec.radio.info Admin@21:1/5 to All on Mon Feb 8 06:50:07 2021
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    EMF Exposure Update

    Posted: 06 Dec 2020 08:46 AM PST https://www.snadarc.com/2020/12/06/emf-exposure-update/


    On Saturday 5th December we welcomed Richard Carrington G0RRZ our RSGB rep.
    to our Net. He had offered to update us and answer questions on the new EMF Exposure requirements. These will become part of our license requirements
    very soon. These requirements are not aimed specifically at amateurs, UK or European users but internationally for all radio users of any type of radio including commercial and cellular systems. The USA have already implemented their interpretation.

    OFCOM have made proposals about UK requirements and RSGB have replied with
    some questions on the implications for amateurs. See https://rsgb.org/main/technical/emc/emf-exposure/. To learn more, see the ICNIRP and OFCOM links.

    Antennas will need to have calculations made to demonstrate their safety to
    the public. This can be based on actual measurements or just on
    calculations. Measurements alone only tell part of the story as the amount
    of time and mode operated is also considered. There are several
    spreadsheets available, some easier than others and RSGB may in future
    provide one specifically for us but at the moment the OFCOM one could be
    used for initial records. https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/file/0022/204529/emf-calculator-v0.1.1.xlsx
    (for those without access to Excel a free option is Libre Office).

    A calculation will need to be made at some point and kept for every antenna
    and band which can be used by the station. At the moment we understand it
    only applies above 10w. Most of our members who have tried it so far have
    found no cause for concern.

    Richard took away a list of questions, most of which have now been found in
    the FAQ https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/193625/emf-faqs.pdf

    We thank Richard for joining us and look forward to further updates.

    Alan M0OLT Club Secretary


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    Posted: 05 Apr 2019 02:35 AM PDT https://www.snadarc.com/2019/04/05/new-temp-secretary/


    all Rally info please contact Alan Jones  snadarcsec@gmail.com   01332679913

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