Neal,

Sorry,  I just can't let this one go.  You are correct and to err on the
side of caution is a good thing but let's put this in perspective.

Considering that most of these stock devices are no more than +17 dbm (50
milliwatts) and that there will probably be 3-4 db or more of loss in the
coax from the WiFi bridge to the antenna which brings the system down to
10db or less of gain (about 10x or 500mw/.5 watt) at the antenna and even if
the someone is right against the antenna it is still putting out 100mw less
than that cell phone everyone holds against their head which runs in the
1.9GHz band.  The time domain microwave heating effects of 1.9 and 2.4 GHz
on flesh are effectively indistinguishable.  Phones are held against most
heads for very long periods of time.

Now I will go back and lurk for another year.

S. Earl Jarosh,  N0HZ
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Neal Krasnoff" <nkras at visi.com>
To: "Twin Cities Wireless Users Group List" <tcwug-list at tcwug.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: [TCWUG] Connectivity Distance


> I would advise you <against> placing the antenna inside the building
> behind the window. Not only may the RF wave suffer distortion, but more
> importantly, RF energy can be radiated back into the room. Remember:
> your AP operates at microwave frequencies. You must keep your exposure
> to microwaves to a minimum.
>
> To be certain that you will have adequate throughput, you must have
> adequate signal strength at both sites. At 2400 Mhz (802.11b), line of
> sight is ideal and path loss would be your only obstacle. Buildings are
> opaque at microwave frequencies.
>
> Neal


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