[Scan-DC] PEPCO Wireless Meters Fear -- Hype or Real?
John Wilson
w4uvv at comcast.net
Thu Jan 19 09:40:21 EST 2012
In Virginia over the past 10-15 years various companies (i.e.,
Hexagram, SpeedRead, etc.) have been and still continue to be licensed
to install these RF meters in various cities/towns/counties. Typical
frequencies used are in the 451-452 mhz. and 456-457 mhz. ranges. For
example, WPTF355 Hexagram, Inc. was licensed a maximum of 5,000 units
for installation in the Culpeper area. Each unit was .5 watt with a
maximum ERP of .62 watt on 452.4125 mhz..
How come no similar concern about the 60 cycle RF most of us are exposed
daily? Looks like another public scare effort from someone to try a
make money from.
Rick Hansen wrote:
> This may be a continuation of the "EMF" scare that was instilling fear a few
> years ago. Very high EMF levels can make you feel on edge; the field
> strength from these intermittent transmissions outside your house will be
> far less than from your toaster, telephone, mixer, cell phone, cordless
> phone, computer, etc.
>
> The information about data collection is interesting. Thermal scans of
> houses have been used to get warrants to investigate people growing illicit
> crops indoors. I wonder if DC-area counties would try to use this data to
> find houses which are over their occupancy limits, find out who has a
> home-based business so they can tax them, etc. - why isn't this part of
> their sales pitch ;) And how do I get certified as a Building Biologist?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Henry Gardner
> Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 2:13 AM
> To: 'Alan Henney'; 'Scan DC'
> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] PEPCO Wireless Meters Fear -- Hype or Real?
>
> They're charging for the workshop?? You've got to be kidding!
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Alan Henney
> Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 12:35 AM
> To: Scan DC
> Subject: [Scan-DC] PEPCO Wireless Meters Fear -- Hype or Real?
>
>
> Smart Meter and EMF Weekend of Events
>
> 1) What You Need to Know About Smart Meters
>
> When: Sunday, February 5, 2012, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
> Where: Silver Spring Library, Multipurpose Room
> 8901 Colesville Rd.
> Silver Spring, MD 20910
> Cost: Free of charge, but must register - Seating capacity
> 75
> To register: Email Elizabeth Nobbe: ean52 at rcn.com
>
> Question: What is a Smart Meter?
> Answer: A digital electric meter that will replace your analog electric
> meter. It has two wireless radio-frequency transmitters allowing two-way
> communications between your home and Pepco. Pepco started the installation
> process in June 2011 and will continue through December 2012 until all
> Maryland customers have had a new meter installed.
>
> Diana Schultz and Tom Wilson will present the facts and issues surrounding
>
> Smart Meters from their unique perspectives as an Urban Planner and Building
> Biologist working with electrically sensitive clients and an Electrical
> Engineer seasoned in the wireless telecommunications world.
>
> Issues with Smart Meters
> 1. Health Effects
> · Sleep problems, headaches, migraines, tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
> · Skin rashes, redness, itching
> · Vertigo, cognitive impairments, blood-brain barrier breaches
> · Problems with children's development, compromised immune systems
>
> 2. Functionality
> · Billing questions, higher monthly billing for same usage levels
> · New fire hazards
> 3. Privacy
> · Wireless transmissions of personal usage data day and night
> · Reporting times of appliance usage and non-usage
> · Revealing when residents are not at home
> · Usage data being sold to companies for marketing purposes
> 4. Personal right to opt out is denied
> · Installation is done without homeowner's consent
>
> What you can do - The Good News
> 1. Shielding techniques and strategies
> 2. Personal rights and resources
> 3. Take-away information
> Over for more events à
>
> 2) Electromagnetic Radiation: Making the Invisible Visible
>
> When: Saturday, February 4, 2012, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
> Where: A private home in Gaithersburg, MD
> Cost: $50/family
> Early bird registration: $40/family if registered and pre-paid by 1/25/12
>
> To register: Email: szimmermann123 at gmail.com
>
> This one-day workshop will include important information that everyone needs
> to know about the concerns and choices you have to reduce and prevent EMR
> exposures from electric fields, magnetic fields and radio frequencies. You
> will walk away knowing the following:
>
> · Typical problems found in residential homes
> · How to mitigate exposures in your own home so that you may support
> natural healthy living conditions for yourself and your family
> · Some of the best meters for your needs and how to use them
>
> The information on Smart Meters (presented on February 5th) will not be
> included in this workshop. Those also interested in the Smart Meter
> presentation should register for both events. Some of the people coming to
> this presentation are considering sharing the cost and use of a set of
> meters.
>
> 3) Home Consultations
>
> See Services and then Home Assessments: http://www.greenandhealthyhomes.net.
>
> Individual consultations will be scheduled Feb 3rd, 6th and 7th.
>
> Email or call Diana Schultz:
> diana at greenandhealthyhomes.net
> 407.859.0006
>
>
> All presentations by Green and Healthy Homes
> http://www.greenandhealthyhomes.net
> www.buildingbiology.net
>
> Tom Wilson, BSEE, is an Electrical Engineer and Building Biologist
> in-certification at Green and Healthy Homes. tom at greenandhealthyhomes.net
>
>
> Diana Schultz, BA, BBEC, is a Certified Building Biologist and Bau-Biologie
> Environmental Consultant, and CEO of Green and Healthy Homes in Orlando,
> Florida.
> diana at greenandhealthyhomes.net
>
> Please copy this flier and share it with others.
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