•A jammer itself emits radiation!

•The use of jammers is illegal.

Sourced from ANFR Surveys and Investigations (auto translated).

ANFR survey – Fighting evil with evil?

https://www.anfr.fr/liste-actualites/actualite/enquete-de-lanfr-combattre-le-mal-par-le-mal

A sad case of a person (who considers himself  Electrohypersensitive):

The person used a jammer for “therapeutic purposes” and outfitted his entire apartment with metallic tapestries, hoping to make it into a Faraday cage.

He believed that his symptoms disappeared each time he settled down next to his jammer and that he slept much better.

The jammer’s electromagnetic emissions were particularly strong in the apartment and the man did not realize that his homemade shielding produced multiple echoes and… hindered the exit of the radiation.

The Faraday cage was imperfect and the jammer powerful enough, since it was still responding to the transmitting antenna located several hundred meters away!

In the end 4 jammers were confiscated and the individual received a fine.

The ANFR investigations – The teeth, the jammer and to bed!

https://www.anfr.fr/liste-actualites/actualite/les-enquetes-de-lanfr-les-dents-le-brouilleur-et-au-lit

A case of a jammer that had been installed by a father to prevent his teenagers from accessing the internet with their smartphone instead of falling asleep. His children had indeed become addicted to social networks and other applications, in particular since the confinement imposed due to the epidemic of Covid-19. After consulting forums on the internet, the father decided that a jammer was the best solution to put an end to these excesses.

A radical solution, but above all illegal and… disproportionate. The jammer’s effect reached far beyond the house. He seriously disrupted all telephone and mobile internet in the area around his home, depriving not only his children but also his neighbours, the inhabitants of his municipality and the neighboring municipality of a good mobile connection! By wanting to ban the internet in his home, he applied the same sentence to his entire neighborhood.

This father faces legal proceedings: the illicit possession and use of a jammer, both subject to a criminal penalty of up to 6 months imprisonment and €30,000 fine, plus an intervention fee of 450 euros.

What is a wave jammer?

A jammer is a radio transmitter designed to jam, disrupt or block radio communication signals or services. In general, it acts by emitting stronger signals than the useful signals, on the targeted frequency band. The useful signals are then no longer detected by the receivers.

The radius of the action of jammers is often wider than what one thinks or what the seller suggests. The scope of the equipment is never limited to a small space, such as a room or a vehicle.

For example, a jammer used in a classroom to prevent students from using their laptops can disrupt the mobile telephone networks of an entire neighborhood! Similarly, a GPS jammer used by an employee who wants to stop being geolocated by his employer can disrupt planes flying at an altitude of 2,000 m or parked at 500 m. The use of a jammer constitutes deliberate and offensive interference with the radio spectrum.

The scenario described above by the ANFR is not so far fetched. We receive enquiries from people looking to safeguard themselves with the use of jammers. We point out the facts and hope some information has sunk in and that common sense prevails.

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12/14/2021

The French National Frequency Agency (ANFR) published a preliminary analysis of more than 3000 measurements of public exposure to radiofrequency radiation carried out in 2020 and 2021. 

All the frequency bands currently used in 5G have been studied. The results show that the exposure is comparable before and a few months after the introduction of 5G. As a reminder, the  700 MHz and 2100 MHz bands have already been used for many years by 3G and 4G. The new 3.5 GHz frequency band was the subject of authorizations for use by ARCEP on November 12, 2020. 

Regarding the 700MHz and 2100 MHz bands, the first results show that the public’s exposure to radiofrequency radiation remains stable. despite their adaptation to 5G. 

Regarding the 3.5 GHz band, the first results show that the exposure increases very slightly, the additional contribution of this new band being able to be evaluated at 0.11 V / m, which is low compared to the limit. regulatory, set at 61 V / m for this band.  This frequency band reserved for 5G has the particularity of being equipped with new steerable beam antennas which direct their exposure to 5G users located in their vicinity. In the current state of 5G deployment, few users use the network and exposure is therefore reduced. The ANFR will therefore continue its analysis in order to monitor changes in exposure as a function of the increase in traffic.

Initial results from artificially generated traffic  show an average increase of 16% in exposure. These results suggest a long-term increase of around 20% in overall exposure in areas where the 3.5 GHz band will be deployed, to be compared with the 50% additional capacity that this new band provides for mobile networks.

Read the complete article at

Preliminary Study Report https://www.anfr.fr/fileadmin/mediatheque/documents/expace/20211214-exposition-5G.pdf

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05/10/2021

The National Frequency Agency (ANFR) updated its monthly observatory of mobile network deployments as well as Cartoradio.fr, a cartographic platform which lists all the radio sites authorized on French territory.

On 1 ^st  October ANFR authorized a total of  58,593 mobile network sites in France, all generations  (+ 224 over the month of September).

29,327 5G sites have been authorized by the ANFR in metropolitan France, of which 17,689 have been declared technically operational ¹  by the mobile telephone operators. Almost all of these 5G installations have been authorized on existing sites, already used by 2G, 3G or 4G technologies. Only 3 sites only host 5G.

In September, authorized 5G sites therefore increased by 1.8%.

According to operator statements, 63.7% of authorized sites are technically operational.

In France, three frequency bands currently make it possible to provide a 5G service:

• 18,392 5G sites are authorized in the 700 MHz band (Free Mobile), of which 12,079 are declared technically operational;
• 10,645 5G sites are authorized in the 2,100 MHz band (Bouygues Telecom, Orange, SFR and Outremer Telecom), of which 5,622 are declared technically operational;
• 12,462 5G sites are authorized in the new 3.5 GHz band (Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile, Orange and SFR), of which 6,555 are declared technically operational.

Read more at: https://www.anfr.fr/toutes-les-actualites/actualites/observatoire-anfr-au-1er-octobre-57-800-sites-4g-et-29-300-sites-5g-autorises-en-france-par-lanfr/

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See the ANFR diagram at the above link.

The French National Frequency Agency has published the results of its study on radiation exposure created by mobile telephony (Mobile telephony: wireless phones that connect to phone towers to perform calls). This simulation, which takes into account the evolution of 4G and the arrival of 5G, tends to demonstrate that “the increase in exposure due to 5G in the 3.5 GHz band would remain moderate”.

Still at the experimental stage, 5G is at the heart of the debate in France. As of September 1 , 500 5G experimental stations in the 3.5 GHz band are authorized in France, including 483 stations in metropolitan France (67 for Bouygues Télécom, 353 for Orange, 54 for SFR and 9 for Free Mobile) and 17 in addition. sea ​ (Réunion). 

Operators are continuing to prepare as the auction for the allocation of 5G frequencies will begin on September 29 . In the meantime, the National Frequency Agency has decided to take stock of the radiation exposure, taking into account the arrival of 5G.

The results of this study  (PDF) have just been published and allow us to draw several lessons. Before looking at the results, the ANF explains that its simulation work was carried out in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, a very dense urban area. 

The agency also approached the Scientific and Technical Center for Building (CSTB) to carry out its study and take into account different scenarios.

The first scenario consisted in modeling the current state of mobile networks in the district, made up of a combination of 2G, 3G and 4G technologies, explains the ANFR in its report. This scenario is called “Initial State” . 

A second scenario has been designed to “reflect the ultimate optimization of 4G” , excluding the deployment of 5G ( “optimized 4G” scenario ). For the last two scenarios, the ANFR takes into account the arrival of 5G.

The third consisted of modeling the exposure produced by the entry into service of 5G in the 3.5 GHz band by using steerable beam antennas (“5G only” scenario). 

Finally, the last scenario combines the “optimized 4G” and “5G only” scenarios under the name “Majorant 5G” and presents itself as the most critical scenario.

4G optimization would increase the radiation exposure

The ANFR first notes that without 5G, the public’s exposure to airwaves should continue to increase to meet the growing demand for mobile connectivity in dense areas. An increase of around 70% compared to the current situation is mentioned. The agency indicates that the “optimized 4G” scenario tends to demonstrate that a possible delay in 5G would not have the effect of stabilizing public exposure at the current level. Indeed, a “significant increase in exposure in dense areas” is to be expected “to allow the 4G network to attempt to support part of the expected growth in traffic” 

The National Frequency Agency nevertheless specifies that “even in a theoretical maximalist configuration, the levels would remain very low with regard to the limit values ​​set between 36 and 61 V / m” . Indeed, the average exposure level is evaluated at 2.30 V / m outdoors and 1.30 V / m indoors.

The increase in exposure due to 5G “would remain moderate”

Regarding scenarios with 5G, the study indicates that “the increase in exposure due to 5G in the 3.5 GHz band would remain moderate, due to the steerable beam antennas  ” . 

The average level created by 5G is 1.36 V / m outdoors and 0.76 V / m indoors. For the ANFR, this shows that “5G steerable beam antennas in the 3.4-3.8 GHz band should not ultimately be the main contributor to exposure, including in dense urban areas where  these antennas should be widely deployed ”. It should be noted that 5G will be launched in France by first using this frequency band, the auction of September 29 aiming to allocate operators “blocks” of frequencies in the band ranging from 3.4 to 3. , 8 gigahertz (GHz).

Finally, the “Majorant 5G” scenario occupies a special status in this simulation. The study shows that it would lead to an increase in average exposure of around 30% compared to the “optimized 4G” scenario . At the same time, the implementation of the new 3.5 GHz band will have simultaneously increased the frequency allocation of operators by 50%. Nevertheless, the ANFR notes that this is a theoretical construction which “will undoubtedly never be implemented” . Indeed, the deployment of 5G “will not allow the optimization of 4G to be completed” .

Thomas Estimbre

https://labo.fnac.com/actualite/exposition-ondes-5g-anfr-publie-simulation/

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30 Jul 2020

The Mi Note 10 is the fourth smartphone from Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi to be pinned in France by the French National Frequency Agency (ANFR) for exceeding the regulatory level of specific absorption rate (SAR). This comes just a few days after attorney Elias Bourran filed a collective complaint against Xiaomi before the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office on behalf of 60 plaintiffs registered via platform V for Verdict.

The Mi Note 10 was marketed in France from November 2019 at a price of 549 euros. The trunk SAR announced by the manufacturer on the notice was 1.392 W/kg. This figure proved to be perfectly misleading for the consumer. Indeed, since after ANFR control, it is almost double, reaching 2,45 W/kg. It thus exceeds the regulatory threshold set at European level at 2 W/kg.

In April 2019, our association filed a criminal complaint against the manufacturer Xiaomi. Our lawyer, Elias Bourran, described the facts as follows:

“By marketing non-compliant mobile phones, Xiaomi is accused of three offences: deception on the one hand, a misleading commercial practice on the other hand and finally endangering the lives of others. The victims have joined together to file a complaint and are seeking, in addition to reimbursement of the telephone, damages and interest. »

Our action is always monitored by the Public Health Unit of the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Read more at: https://www.phonegatealert.org/en/press-release-smartphone-mi-note10-xiaomi-still-plays-with-consumers-health

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The French law firm Beaubourg avocats represented by attorney Elias Bourran filed a class action suit against the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi with the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office on Friday, July 17, 2020.

This class action, which brings together some sixty plaintiffs, follows the criminal complaint filed on April 15, 2019, by the Phonegate Alert NGO and has since been monitored by the Public Health Unit of the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office.

The plaintiffs purchased and used either the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 or the Mi Mix 2S. Two smartphones found by the French National Frequency Agency (ANFR) to exceed the regulatory levels of specific absorption rate (SAR) for the head and trunk, respectively.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is the first smartphone officially controlled in France and Europe for not respecting the exposure threshold aimed at protecting the health and safety of users from the thermal effects of the waves emitted by the device at head level.

For attorney Elias Bourran who represents the plaintiffs:

“By marketing non-compliant mobile phones, Xiaomi is accused of three offences: deception on the one hand, a deceptive commercial practice on the other hand and finally endangering the lives of others. The victims have joined together to file a complaint and are seeking, in addition to reimbursement of the telephone, damages and interest. »

Read more at: https://www.phonegatealert.org/en/press-release-phonegate-60-plaintiffs-file-class-action-against-xiaomi?fbclid=IwAR0jRWfFTaWd1ij2ZmH2RrMDXZdMdkSZH6ZMrMNkiCOhsO-kgjYcNZYJ2cE

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06/30/2020

Auto translated from French. Source: https://www.anfr.fr/index.php?id=425&no_cache=1&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews_preview%5D=1450

The obligation to inform the consumer regarding the specific absorption rate (SAR) is extended, from July 1, 2020, to all radio equipment emitting more than 20 mW and intended to be used near the body. This obligation was previously limited only to mobile telephones. The national agency of frequencies (ANFR) will reinforce the information of the users and will proceed to the control of these devices.

To improve public information and to take account of changes in consumption patterns and the appearance of new devices that may expose consumers to the airwaves, the obligation to display the SAR is extended to all radioelectric equipment whose maximum average power is more than 20 mW and intended to be used near the human body: phones, tablets, certain connected watches, wireless headsets … This obligation will thus allow consumers to choose their equipment in an informed manner. For these devices, the regulations already required measuring the SAR, but the display obligation was previously only applicable to mobile phone devices.

The SAR values ​​must appear in the instructions for use of equipment whose date of first placing on the market is later than July 1 as well as at points of sale, in the immediate vicinity of the equipment concerned. The obligation also applies in the case of free distribution and in all advertising. To ensure consumer protection, the limit value for the “limbs” SAR is set at 4 W / kg. This new value thus supplements the limits already set for the “head” and “trunk” SAR (2 W / Kg). 

As part of its mission to control public exposure to electromagnetic waves, the ANFR will therefore carry out verifications from July 2020 to ensure compliance with these new provisions. The results of the measurements will be available in an open data on the site www.data.anfr.fr.

Finally, to better understand what DAS is and what will change on July 1, the ANFR has designed videos and infographics for the general public – see https://www.anfr.fr/index.php?id=425&no_cache=1&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews_preview%5D=1450

Video in French https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzeEtapyG8o

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The results obtained have led the ANFR to propose a new wave exposure measurement indicator

The Agence National des Fréquences (ANFR), published a detailed report on the exposure values measured during several 5G pilot deployments conducted in France. Ofcom released earlier in February 2020, a shorter report on the results of EMF measurements collected close in 10 cities across the UK.

The report is part of a general reflection on the assessment of public exposure to electromagnetic waves from 5G networks. The ANFR said that due to a lack of information or the spread of fake news, it is important to provide objective and transparent information. The first part was a general presentation of 5G from an exposure point of view. This second part covers several representative pilot deployments conducted in France to assess in the field exposure produced by 5G steered beam antennas in the 3.6 GHz band.

Initial measurements covered several antenna configurations (different brands of antenna, different sizes) and different implementations of 5G NR. For example, measurements were made with a different number of synchronisation signal blocks (SSB) or different frame formats. The levels of the measured fields were all well below the regulatory limit value of 61 V/m in the 3.4 -3.8 GHz frequency band.

These measurements were taken in special configurations allowing good control of the measurement conditions. The ANFR said that after the networks have been opened to the operators’ customers, new measurements will make it possible to test more realistic configurations in terms of traffic and to supplement the conclusions of this report.

The regulator ARCEP authorised initial experiments in the 26 GHz band at the end of 2019. ANFR held that 5G would also need to be studied in this new frequency band.

Download the full report here.

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WITHDRAWAL OF MARKETING AND RECALL OF THE RAZER 2 PHONE FOR EXCEEDING THE REGULATORY LIMIT OF THE “TRUNK” SAR.

05/20/2020

The National Frequency Agency (ANFR) takes note of the decision of the company Razer to withdraw the RAZER 2 mobile phone from marketing and to recall the devices already sold, following ANFR checks concerning the “ trunk ” SAR and having revealed that the authorized regulatory limit has been exceeded.

As part of its missions to monitor the radio equipment market and control public exposure to electromagnetic waves, the ANFR controlled the RAZER PHONE 2 phone.  

Read more at: https://www.anfr.fr/fr/toutes-les-actualites/actualites/retrait-de-la-commercialisation-et-rappel-du-telephone-razer-phone-2-pour-depassement-de-la-limite-reglementaire-du-das-tronc/

The ANFR invites the owners of the Razer 2 Phone to contact the manufacturer for an exchange or reimbursement of the phone.

https://www.capital.fr/entreprises-marches/il-emettait-des-ondes-trop-fortes-un-smartphone-retire-du-marche-francais-1370624?r=0.33449023169063574&utm_content=buffer38667&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=Twitter_Capital

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