Is there any risk for health with the installation of a cellular tower near a community?
Radiofrequency (RF) emissions from antennas used for wireless transmissions such as cellular and PCS (personal communication systems) signals result in exposure levels on the ground that are typically thousands of times less than safety limits. These safety limits were adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) based on the recommendations of expert organizations and endorsed by agencies of the federal government responsible for health and safety. Therefore, there is no reason to believe that such towers could constitute a potential health hazard to nearby residents or students. Other antennas, such as those used for radio and television broadcast transmissions, use power levels that are generally higher than those used for cellular and PCS antennas. Therefore, in some cases there could be a potential for higher levels of exposure on the ground. However, all broadcast stations are required to demonstrate compliance with FCC safety guidelines, and ambient exposures to nearby
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