Radio Frequency Radiation Measurements and Concerns on Denman Island
environment · August 28, 2023 · Various locations on Denman Island and Courtenay
Bob Tate reported measuring radio frequency radiation levels at various locations on Denman Island and nearby areas using a TriField meter. He noted some readings exceeding recommended safety levels and expressed concerns about the unknown safe tolerance levels for living creatures, advocating for hardwired devices over wireless.
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- “I am surveying the Islands now to record base measurements along our roads before utility installed WiFi devices are installed... Some random measurements near microwave installations using a TriField TF2 meter are as follows; -By pump #1 at Buckley Bay Gas and Go - 10.5 mW/m2...” — The Islands Grapevine – August 31st, 2023 (August 31st, 2023)
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