After Storms, Watch Out for Scams
October 24, 2019
Scammers are always looking for new victims and, unfortunately, natural disasters leave people at their most vulnerable. Recent hurricanes have...
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categoryFCC/FEMA Emergency Communications Tips
October 23, 2019
The FCC and FEMA recommend the following tips for communicating during an emergency, including how to prepare for an emergency and what to do during...
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) For Cell Phones: What It Means For You
October 15, 2019
There is considerable confusion and misunderstanding about the meaning of the maximum reported Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) values for cell phones...
Operation of Wireless Microphones
October 15, 2019
Rules now in effect for operating wireless microphones and similar devices will restrict their use in certain bands of the spectrum currently used...
Wireless Devices and Health Concerns
October 15, 2019
While there is no federally developed national standard for safe levels of exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy, many federal agencies have...
Human Exposure to RF Fields from Vehicle-Mounted Antennas
October 15, 2019
Studies show that, in order to be exposed to RF levels that approach the safety limits adopted by the FCC, it would be necessary to remain very close...
Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields: Guidelines for Cellular Antenna Sites
October 15, 2019
At a cell site, the total radio frequency (RF) power that can be transmitted from each transmitting antenna depends on the number of radio channels (...
Wireless Connections and Bluetooth Security Tips
October 8, 2019
Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth connections can be vulnerable points of access for data or identity theft. Fortunately, there are many ways to decrease...
Children's Safety Resources
August 21, 2019
Below are resources that give you information about blocking objectionable information on wireless devices, distracted driving, and emergency...
FCC Speed Test App Tip Sheet
August 20, 2019
What is Measuring Broadband America's mobile performance testing all about?