[geeks] gps on plane

[Lionel Peterson]

--- Hugh Saunders <hugh at mjr.org> wrote:

> Am I being stupid here, or does anyone agree that allowing fm radio
> receivers but not allowing gps receivers is a bit illogical?

Receivers emit (transmit) low-level signals as a by-product of their
design - that is why that are noted as Part 15 compliant, because their
spurious emissions are below certain levels. The issue is not one of
technology, but of application - the flight crew wouldn't allow anyone
to knowingly use an FM radio on a flight, but if it is part of a CD
player, they just don't catch it.


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Lionel

"I am not into examining other peoples' dumps..." - Sheldon T. Hall

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