So, so many of these relay devices on rooftops here..
I believe the jury is still out on how dangerous it is to live or work very close one...
let me see if I can google something....
Internet article from the American Cancer Society says there is very little risk of getting cancer from living below one of these things...also, as the electronics involved :
"When a cellular antenna is mounted on a
roof, it is possible that a person on the roof could be exposed to RF
levels greater than those typically encountered on the ground. But even
then, exposure levels approaching or exceeding the FCC safety guidelines
are only likely to be found very close to and directly in front of the
antennas. If this is the case, access to these areas should be limited.
The level of RF energy inside buildings
where a base station is mounted is typically much lower than the level
outside, depending on the construction materials of the building. Wood
or cement block reduces the exposure level of RF radiation by a factor
of about 10. The energy level behind an antenna is hundreds to
thousands of times lower than in front. Therefore, if an antenna is
mounted on the side of a building, the exposure level in the room
directly behind the wall is typically well below the recommended
exposure limits."
I still wouldn't want to live right below one of these things, I guess I am superstitious.
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