MCU18.0166 - Response to Information Request (amended)

Radio Communications
in the Community
Explained Series – Wireless Technology and Health                                Issue Date – July 2008


                                                       What communications systems
   Introduction                                        use radio frequency technology?
                                                       Radio frequency technology is used by
   Radio communications are a part of everyday
   life in today's society. All radio communications   > TV and AM / FM broadcasts
                                                       > Mobile phones and their base stations
   systems utilise EMF in the radiofrequency           > Wireless broadband
   (RF) part of the electromagnetic spectrum.          > Radio paging services
                                                       > Cordless phones
   Typical background EMF levels from radio            > Baby monitors
   communications systems are very low and             > Emergency services communications
                                                         (police, fire, ambulance)
   well below safety guidelines.                       > Government communications
                                                       > Air traffic control
                                                       > Rural and country communications.




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