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haele

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14. Probably less RF radiation than a modern wifi CPAP machine that can record apnea episodes.
Tue Apr 21, 2020, 12:48 PM
Apr 2020

And those have been tested for radiation safety as part of the approval process.
Also, most people don't realize how much low-level RF is present in the modern Western lifestyle - not counting ambient natural radiation present whether it's day or night. A smart meter is like adding another remote device to your NEST or adding a Ring doorbell. Or a "smart" refrigerator.
Or if you live in a high-density neighborhood or apartment complex situation, any of your neighbors with a WiFi device, modem or repeater within 50 ft. of your pillow.
Certainly not as worrisome as having a primary cell tower, high voltage grid lines, or a power substation a hundred feet or so away.
If you are worried, contact the local EPA. We've had a Smart Meter for two years now, and we haven't noticed any difference with our household smart devices near the MPOE where the meter is located, which would logically be the first indication that there may be higher levels of radiation transmission. Especially since we are one of the few of the park residents that have 100a input. (Previous owner had several heavy amperage medical devices, a huge HVAC unit, and a chest freezer, so he had a bigger line and circuit box put in).

Haele

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What you said is this: jberryhill Apr 2020 #7
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I'm not an expert either jberryhill Apr 2020 #19
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Thanks, Sid. Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 #5
5G, Sid... My god, they use 5G! jberryhill Apr 2020 #8
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Social distancing?!? Midnightwalk Apr 2020 #13
Maybe I should have said "social distancing skepticism"... SidDithers Apr 2020 #17
At those frequencies, effects noted only at inch or millimeters. And reduced by walls. Which is why Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2020 #6
Probably less RF radiation than a modern wifi CPAP machine that can record apnea episodes. haele Apr 2020 #14
If you are worried about that, then you need to enclose your home in MineralMan Apr 2020 #20
I have an ex-military friend who told me that her house was made to order, using Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 #22
I hate to tell you this, but the radio and tv stations are blasting you with RF right now. NutmegYankee Apr 2020 #23
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