[Elecraft] Re: RF radiation review

[k6se@juno.com]

Regarding RF radiation, the following was posted on the Topband Reflector
a few days ago by Rich, K1HTV.

Let's hope it doesn't get that bad on this side of the pond!

73, de Earl, K6SE
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Did anyone else catch this item from Q-News Australia, by Graham Kemp
VK4BB, as reported on the Amateur Radio Newsline?  It doesn't look good
for our fellow VK Topbanders or, in fact VK HF ops in general.  Talk
about a way to reduce the number of active Hams!
73 de Rich - K1HTV
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REGULATORY:  VK HAMS FACE NEW MANDATORY RF EXPOSURE LIMITS

Hams in Australia are about to face some of the toughest electromagnetic
exposure regulations found anywhere in the world.  The idea is to protect
people from R-F.  Q-News Graham Kemp, VK4BB, has the details as follows:
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All Australian radio amateurs will be required to know about new
Electromagnetic  Radiation or EMR controls which are expected to be
included in  amateur station license conditions from 1 July, 2002. 
Compliance Level 1 applies to transmitters that are covered by either of
these conditions: 

(a) The total average power fed to all antennas at the site must not
exceed 100 watts and antennas must be out of reach.

(b) The bottom of the lowest antenna must be at least 10 meters above
ground and the average EIRP does not exceed 3200 watts.

Compliance Level 2 requires measurements and documented proof of
compliance, applies to all other transmitters.

 EMR in licence conditions   It is proposed that the new regulatory
framework, to be reflected in the Licence Condition Determinations --
LCDs -- for the Amateur Service and to all apparatus licenses will begin
on 1 July, 2002.  That means that amateur stations operated under a new
amateur license issued on or after that date must comply with the
framework.

And what about current Australian licensees?  They will have until
October 1st to bring their stations into compliance with the new R-F
exposure rules. 
(Q-News)

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