Comment on [FoAR] Foundations of Amateur Radio - Why does your Wi-Fi connection drop out when cooking lunch? #podcast

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vk6flab@lemmy.radio ⁨23⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

“Samples of all models of microwaves are tested for leakage before sale as prescribed in Australian Standard 60335.2.25:2011 clause 3. The standard says leakage at any point 50 mm or more should not exceed 50 W/m2, a level which is internationally recognised as safe.”

Source: www.csiro.au/en/research/…/Microwave-oven-safety

In other words, microwave ovens can leak, be compliant and safe and still overwhelm a Wi-FI network running at 0.1 Watts.

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