Mike said: "This sound like an un-necessary technical solution for non-existent problem."
Unfortunately, this is not the case. Having had family involved in the medical profession (RN) I was told of several horror stories of objects being left in patients, in one case resulting in the death of the patient. HOWEVER, based on the description of the device's use in the application filed, I wonder why such a large chunk of spectrum is being requested. For such short-duration, enclosed use, I would think that 0.5Mc or possibly even less would be more than sufficient to accomplish their needs. If they were to be assigned a band, say from 909.5 to 910.0 Mc., I would think that that would more than meet the requirements for that type of application. I also believe that this type of argument would carry more weight in responses to the FCC. That said, even if they get what they are asking for, I find it hard to believe that this would produce much potential for interference given the fact that it would be most likely used in a concrete and steel building, the radiator would be highly inefficient and directional, interrogation times would be very brief and overall usage would not constitute prolonged periods of time. It's reassuring that people are keeping an eye on these things but this particular one does one raise much concern in my own mind. Tom KB5DPE --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Mike Morris WA6ILQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > While the hams only use the top and bottom megahertz > of the 900mhz band, and we are secondary there, I think > we all might be interested in this waiver request of Part 15 > rules for the 902-928 band. > > <http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-4606A1.pdf> > > What's wrong with a pencil and paper tally system that has worked > since my great grandfather did appendectomies, treated gunshot wounds, > slipped axe wounds and other surgery on logging camp mess hall tables > over 90 years ago ? He was a physician that took care of 5 logging camps > and the surrounding towns in the area around the California-Oregon border > from the coast to about 15 miles inland. > > All he had in the way of instruments and drugs was what he could carry in > his saddlebags and maybe a pack mule if it was going to be an extended trip. > He drafted loggers or other locals as operating help. And he never left a > sponge or an instrument in a patient. > > This sound like an un-necessary technical solution for non-existent problem. > > We have about 5 weeks to file our comments with the FCC on this one. > > Mike WA6ILQ >
