I got into a bit with my SIL over 5G transition. Without posting any articles on the subject, I thought I would solicit opinions. Is 5G safe? Are the frequencies safe? Is the volume of towers and satellites safe? Is this safe in our schools or homes, etc.? I will admit, I never heard anything suggesting it was an issue until recently, so I am just curious what others know about the subject and what you think. Please don't make this about politics, just the science of it, the best we can get at.
Re: 5G Impact
Posted: 01 Apr 2020 14:28
by Pckfn23
We encounter it going through the security check at the airport.
We encounter it going through the security check at the airport.
I fly once or twice a year. Contrast that to being subjected to it all day, everyday.
TSA agents are however.
From what I have seen/read the frequency is still no where near high enough to affect cells in a cancerous way.
Re: 5G Impact
Posted: 01 Apr 2020 19:26
by paco
I work in IT, though not in the cell world, but talk to them plenty. Have never heard any concerns over it. But I can certainly ask their opinion if you are curious.
I work in IT, though not in the cell world, but talk to them plenty. Have never heard any concerns over it. But I can certainly ask their opinion if you are curious.
Just want to sort through the BS doom and gloom.
Any merit or are these "Doctors" doctors like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?
Re: 5G Impact
Posted: 01 Apr 2020 19:43
by paco
Based on the video title I'll assume that's either an April Fools joke or Dr. Pepper. And Dr. Pepper is gross.
Re: 5G Impact
Posted: 01 Apr 2020 21:19
by Pckfn23
I thought that too originally, but it wasn't over the top enough. Should have posted the video first!
Re: 5G Impact
Posted: 01 Apr 2020 22:16
by Mendeleev
Ignoring that lady, there is a real world effect on the accuracy of weather forecasts. Some of the frequencies used by 5G will reduce the effectiveness of some weather satellites, and can severely reduce the accuracy of three day forecasts. The EU and US have put temporary limitations of the power used in the spectrum, but apparently its not nearly enough according to the WMO.
I don't know if it's bad or not, but my default opinion is to believe the conspiracy theories about it. Put it this way- I'll let other people try it out first before I do.
Re: 5G Impact
Posted: 03 Apr 2020 04:12
by salmar80
The Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Authority has no worries about 5G, if the safety guidelines are followed. The exact same worries were brought up with 3G and 4G, and have amounted to nothing.
Summarizing their take: The wavelengths used in 5G force more base station antennae to be installed indoors, since the frequencies don't pierce solid materials as well. But the power and thus radiation used in short-range stations is much lesser than on bigger outdoor antennae of previous generations. Anyways, the radiation coming from base stations dwarfs that which you've been getting from a phone pressed to your ear (and even long term studies of that haven't shown a worrisome spike in cancer rates), which can be easily solved on a personal level by using any type of hands-free.
Overall I think it would be overkill to avoid 5G at all costs, while being OK with fully known carcinogens such as consumption of alcohol, wood dust, diesel engine exhaust and processed meats...
The worry about weather forecasts seems legit (weather satellites use 24GHz frequency to detect water vapour, while one of 5G frequencies is 23.8GHz), but solvable with regulation and tech.
Ignoring that lady, there is a real world effect on the accuracy of weather forecasts. Some of the frequencies used by 5G will reduce the effectiveness of some weather satellites, and can severely reduce the accuracy of three day forecasts. The EU and US have put temporary limitations of the power used in the spectrum, but apparently its not nearly enough according to the WMO.
