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09 February 2012

Answer to Question #1747 Submitted to "Ask the Experts"

Category: Microwaves, Radar, and Radiofrequency — Microwaves and Radiofrequency

The following question was answered by an expert in the appropriate field:

My radio operates on the frequency of 416.3750. I was just wondering how much radiation will be put out by the antenna and how far away should the antenna be from the operator of a car/boat, etc.?

I am not sure that I can do an exact calculation, but I can give you a reference to look up. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a website on "Radiofrequency Safety." The FCC also has an RF Safety Bulletin (OET Bulletin #56) titled "Effects and Potential Hazards of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields." You can download that as a pdf file or a Word document. The whole bulletin has a lot of good information, but you may want to look specifically at pages 18 and 19: "Are emissions from Radio and Television Antennas Safe?" Generally the public does not have access to areas around broadcast stations. The FCC limits for exposure are given on pages 15 and 16. You will have to calculate the specific absorption rate (SAR) in units of watts/kg.

Ninni Jacob, CHP

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