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Article #12Re: Can mobile phones destroy sensitive electronics?
From: Chris
Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 17:01
Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 17:01
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On Thu, 24 May 2001 20:37:19 +1000, "Rod Speed" <rod_speed@yahoo.com> wrote: [snip] >> Adam <hideo@tne.net.au> wrote > >> > Most of us have seen the warning signs at petrol stations telling us >> > to switch off our mobile phones. Obviously, some people believe that >> > the transmission from a mobile phone is powerful enough to induce a >> > spark in a nearby object. It's actually nothing to do with transmission power, sparks, etc. The idea is to save passengers, who wander around the forecourt chatting on their mobiles, from being run over by the similarly distracted drivers. I was going to add a smiley there, but then... Chris chris@heterodox.co.uk <remove second 'e' to email>
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