http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/wiltshire/4384785.stm

Vodafone spokeswoman on masts: "We're talking about a power level of 150 watts, which is a bit like a powerful light bulb," she said.

"It's important to note: no mobile phone masts, no mobile phones."

I remember this as Repacholi's argument, he compared a microwave radiation source to a light bulb (I think he was talking about cell phones then) his copyrights of this argument are now moved to an industry spokeswoman, this time masts are a bit like powerful light bulbs so the distance from residents is a non-issue, see below.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/wiltshire/4384785.stm


Mobile mast fury leads to protest

A group of concerned mothers plan to take their protest over a mobile phone mast to their local council.

The "Mothers Against the Mast" group from the Mordon area of Swindon will present councillors with a 300- signature petition next Wednesday.

Spokeswoman Karen Kelly said: "My main issue is my son's health. This action is so inconsiderate when people's health can be affected."

The mast, which is not yet operational, appeared at Acres Way on 9 March.

Commenting on a separate protest earlier this month, a Vodafone spokeswoman said it did not matter whether the masts were 1m or 1,000m away from residents - it was "all about power levels".

"We're talking about a power level of 150 watts, which is a bit like a powerful light bulb," she said.

"It's important to note: no mobile phone masts, no mobile phones."


Iris Atzmon



Comparing Masts to Light Bulbs
http://omega.twoday.net/stories/594491/