What is the range of the RFDC transmissions?
The range varies significantly based on the types of wireless technology, usage, country of operation, and various other criteria. The overall range of the most common data collection terminals typically tends to be from 50 feet to several thousand feet, depending on these factors. Back to Question List • What factors affect the range of the RFDC transmissions? In addition to those listed above, the most common operating environment factors that affect range are water and metal. Many materials, such as wood or paper, hold small amounts of water, but when many papers are held together, as in a records room for example, the effects of this can equal a thin wall of water. Water affects 2.45 GHz transmissions more than other frequencies, as this is the frequency that excites water molecule electrons. Most microwaves used for cooking operate within this range. Microwaves heat the water in a product, which is why food on a paper plate will get hot, but the plate will not. Back to Question Li
