Questions tagged [safety]

Questions about safely installing and operating ham radio equipment in homes or vehicles.

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How can RF exposure hurt you?

In studying for the exam, one question came up about RF Exposure. G0A 07 What effect does transmitter duty cycle have when evaluating RF exposure? My understanding of Radio is that it is non ionizing electromagnetic radiation. How can RF be…
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How to safely listen to my transmitted signal with a second receiver

I would like to listen to my own transmitted signal using a second receiver and connecting one into the other could possibly be a bad idea ;-) so How can I safely tap into my transmitted signal without risking melting the receiver?
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Are amateur radio operators more likely to get cancer from exposure to RF?

Is there any data anywhere showing if amateur radio operators are more likely to get cancer from exposure to RF?
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