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News
Issue #2002 - 29
(July 2002)
(Updated July
31, 2002)
TECHNOLOGY
Public Safety Officials Concerned about Radio Signal Blocking Technology
Public safety officials are concerned that a new inexpensive and easily installed technology that blocks cell phone signals could also block radio communications that police, fire and other emergency services use. Japanese scientists are developing wood paneling containing magnetic metal particles that absorb radio signals. Rescuers responding to emergencies in buildings where the paneling is installed would not be able to communicate using their radios. Because the FCC does not regulate such passive radio blocking devices, the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials is working to outlaw the technology in the U.S. through building codes.
MobileInfo Advisory & Comments: Blocking RF signals in
public places is desirable from reducing nuisance factor. But it
should not be done indiscriminately. The need of the public safety
agencies should be respected. Perhaps, there should be a feature
where you can filter which frequencies to block.
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