Jeffery,

the in seat phones have been throughly tested and do not interfere with the avionics and the piolets can and do disable these if they feel it is necessary.



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>>> JEFFREY MICHAEL KENYON <[log in to unmask]> 01/14/02 09:38AM >>>
Well, if they want to be so strict about even listening let's ban lap tops
that transmit and many user manuals expressidly say that they do emit
RF.  Also, ban the seat phones which charge through troof rates.





On Mon, 14 Jan 2002, Walt Smith wrote:

> Jeffrey -
>
> The point isn't that some device ... a laptop, for example ... is a
> radiator, per se.  The point is that specific devices are _designed_ to
> radiate in very specific frequency ranges and those have the potential for
> head-on collisions with avionics.  Don't argue with the rule, just observe
> it ... you're an FCC licensee and should be used to this concept.  I haven't
> seen any hams trying to challenge this FAA regulation before the FCC, which
> I interpret as fairly sound proof that it's a good rule.
>
> --
>  Walt Smith - Raleigh, NC
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