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Source https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-swiss-5g/swiss-maintain-5g-emission-standards-amid-safety-concerns-idUKKCN22420T ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss government will keep current safety standards for fifth-generation (5G) mobile frequency emissions, it said on Wednesday, settling a debate that has delayed the rollout of the new technology. Concerns about the potential health impact of 5G emissions have flared in Switzerland, where just over half of people fear...Read More

By Harry Baldock, Total TelecomMonday 27 April 20 The operator said over 50% of the nation’s population would have access to 5G by the end of 2020 Germany’s biggest operator, Deutsche Telekom, has announced a new initiative that seeks to rapidly expand 5G availability throughout the country, hoping to hit more than 50% of the population...Read More

Starlink satellites are relatively small compared to others in orbit. The unit is about the size of an office desk, weighing +- 260kg). Each satellite features a single solar array and 4 powerful phased array antennas. For propulsion purposes the satellites are equipped with ion thrusters, powered by krypton that enables the satellites to orbit,...Read More

April 23rd, 2020 – Starlink Launch 9 should be just around the corner. Launch 7 has just been completed and Launch 8 is targeted for May. Musk has said that Starlink can provide “minor” internet coverage with at least 400 satellites and “moderate” service with about 800, so the constellation will likely be operational relatively...Read More

SpaceX seeks to modify Starlink regulatory license SpaceX recently submitted an application to the Federal Communication Commission proposing to operate more satellites in lower orbits than the FCC previously authorized. The first phase of the Starlink network will include 1,584 satellites orbiting 341 miles (550 kilometers) above Earth. That part of the constellation, which SpaceX...Read More

Source: https://betweenrockandhardplace.wordpress.com/2020/04/27/victor-leach-of-orsaa-critical-review-of-the-fda-2020-report/ Below is the next in a series of Guest Blogs on BRHP. The opinions expressed in this Guest Blog are of Victor Leach himself. Publication of these opinions in BRHP does not imply that BRHP automatically agrees with or endorses these opinions. Publication of this, and other guest blogs, facilitates an open debate and free exchange...Read More

This post will be updated periodically. We most strongly condemn the damaging of telecommunications infrastructure. There is absolutely no excuse for this kind of criminal behavior, for whatever reason. Emergency Services If towers are damaged emergency communications can be disrupted, endangering the lives of those needing critical care. It makes the work of the emergency...Read More

Source: https://www.msn.com/de-ch/nachrichten/schweiz/bundesrat-will-grenzwerte-f%C3%BCr-strahlenbelastung-nicht-lockern/ar-BB1320ix?ocid=spartanntp&fbclid=IwAR0efvAL7kL7KcyrFnnJdGRug6zXnDVXaKVdfT_Cvkpf-eYKhtuSOQHfVfA (Auto translated) The Swiss Federal Council does not want to relax the limit values ​​for radiation exposure. This was decided on Wednesday after a discussion on how to continue using 5G mobile technology. Parliament has twice refused to relax the limit values. The working group “Mobile Communications and Radiation” set up by the federal...Read More

Guide available (in French) https://www.anfr.fr/fileadmin/mediatheque/documents/expace/2020-guide-R%C3%A9glementation-DAS-FR.pdf Background: https://www.emfsa.co.za/news/france-radio-equipment-the-display-of-the-specific-absorption-rate-sar-will-be-generalized/Read More