New RF Exposure Rules Take Full Effect–Station Evaluations Required
he FCC’s latest rules on RF exposure evaluations, which were announced two years ago, took full effect this May, meaning that all amateurs must now conduct evaluations of their current stations and do it again anytime there is a change that might affect RF exposure measurements. The ARRL has online tools available to help with making assessments. According to the ARRL Letter, its RF exposure landing page at <> offers a variety of resources, including an RF exposure calculator into which you can enter information about your station and your operating practices
