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Post Time: 03/08/2007 08:35:46 |
jo2
Total Forum Posts: 19 |
please could I ask Alisdair Philips about his column entry on wireless broadband becoming widespread in rural areas, from 16/8/2006?
We are hoping to move house to a rural area that is 'safe' from emf's and microwaves. I have an MW1 to test for current sources, but I'm also concnerned about what might be coming in the future (we can only move once, so we have to get it right!)
Do you have any advice on how to find a location that would hopefully stay free of emf's/microwaves in the long-term?
Many thanks
Jo |
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Post Time: 03/08/2007 20:37:29 |
Jean Philips
Total Forum Posts: 22 |
This is Alasdair replying on Jean's login. WiMax is a worry, but you would be most unfortunate to purchase somewhere where you would be significantly exposed by WiFi or WiMax. I have no idea which areas will come first, but it won't generally be installed in very rural areas as there will not be enough users to justify the cost. Also, apart from villages, where sometimes private individuals may well set up a cheap WiMax broadband access system, I imagine most antennas will be mounted on existing mobile phone masts in order to keep the cost down.
As for phone mast signals and all other forms of RF / microwave exposure, you are generally worst if you are anywhere with a good clear view into the distance from the house windows, unless you are looking out to sea or into very wild areas with few people in them. The more trees in the area around the house, the lower your exposure will be as tress can form an effective screen.
It may be worth plotting all the masts within about 10 miles of a proposed house purchase. If an Operator Network BS/mast is missing within that distance then it is likely they will be wanting to put a basestation somewhere around to improve coverage, especially if an 'A' road pasess close by, as all operators are trying to cover 'A' roads. Small side roads that carry light traffic are a very low priority for fill-in coverage.
A detached property, if you can afford it, is always a much safer bet as neighbours' DECT cordless phones and WiFi are difficult to get away from in joined properties.
I hope this helps.
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Post Time: 07/08/2007 08:24:48 |
jo2
Total Forum Posts: 19 |
many thanks for your reply |
