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Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Energy (RF-
EME) Report
Prepared for Verizon Wireless
Site name:
Verizon Wireless Site number:
EBI site number:
Address:
Elsey
783409
052119-PR
Coal Canyon Road, Butte Valley, CA,
95965
Latitude:
Longitude:
Structure Type:
Report Writer:
Original Report Date:
39.6189
-121.5897
Monopole
Nathanial Boucher
15 May 2025
Prepared by EBI Consulting
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Table of Contents
Executive summary........................................................................................................................ 3
1. Site Description ............................................................................................................... 4
2. Worst-Case Predictive Modeling ......................................................................................... 6
Compliance simulation software ......................................................................................... 6
Other Carrier Antennas ...................................................................................................... 6
Modeling Results ............................................................................................................... 6
3. Mitigation/Site Control Options .......................................................................................... 7
4. Summary and Conclusions .................................................................................................. 8
5. Limitations ........................................................................................................................ 9
Appendix A – Certifications .......................................................................................................... 10
Appendix B – Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Energy Safety Information and Signage Plans ........... 13
a. Site Mitigation Diagram (Signage/Barriers) ................................................................. 18
Appendix C – Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements ......................................... 20
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Executive summary
Purpose of Report
EnviroBusiness Inc. (dba EBI Consulting) has been contracted by Verizon Wireless to conduct radio
frequency electromagnetic (RF-EME) modeling for Verizon Wireless located at Site 783409 – Elsey, located
at Coal Canyon Road, Butte Valley, CA, to determine RF-EME exposure levels from proposed Verizon
telecommunications equipment at this site. As described in greater detail in Appendix C – Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements of this report, the FCC has developed Maximum
Permissible Exposure (MPE) Limits for the general population and for occupational activities. The FCC
requires wireless system operators to perform an assessment of potential human exposure to RF fields
emanating from all transmitting antennas at a site whenever antenna operations are added or modified,
and to ensure compliance with the MPE limit in the FCC regulations. This report summarizes the results of
RF-EME modeling in relation to relevant FCC RF-EME regulations/compliance standards
This report describes modeling calculations of RF levels associated with the existing and proposed
antennas. We have performed 3-dimensional modeling calculations to account for the effects of the
antennas at all roof level(s) and at street level employing standard FCC mathematical models for calculating
the effects of the antennas in a conservative manner. Therefore, our results provide worst-case RF levels
to ensure the conclusions are conservative with regard to compliance with the FCC limit for safe continuous
exposure.
Statement of Compliance
There are no other existing antenna carriers at the site to include in the compliance assessment. Note that
FCC regulations require any future antenna collocators to assess and assure continuing compliance based
on the cumulative effects of all then-proposed and then-existing antennas at the Site. As presented in the
sections below, our conclusions are based on worst-case modeling calculations related to the existing and
proposed antennas.
At ground level, the maximum cumulative exposure level from Verizon Wireless at this Site is approximately
2.018 percent of the FCC’s general population limit (0.4036 percent of the FCC’s occupational limit).
Notwithstanding, workers climbing/accessing the Monopole should be informed about the presence and
locations of antennas and their associated fields. Due to the use of such conservative calculations for
purposes of our analysis, it should be noted that the exposure levels actually caused by the antennas will
likely be less significant than the calculated results herein.
As the site is in compliance with applicable FCC limits as designed, there are no additional control measures
required (See Section 3). Notwithstanding, it is also recommended that in connection with a lockout/tagout
procedure, any non-Verizon Wireless worker/contractor who will be working on the «Site_Type» contact
Verizon Wireless since only Verizon Wireless has the ability to lockout/tagout the Facility, or to authorize
others to do so.
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1. Site Description
This project site includes the following Verizon wireless telecommunication antennas on a Monopole
located at Coal Canyon Road, Butte Valley, CA.
Ant ID Sector Owner Antenna model Mech. Downtilt (°) Azimuth (°) Height (ft) Technology and Frequency (MHz) Elec. Tilt (°) HBW (°) Aperture (feet) Tx (#) Total Power Input (Watts)* Antenna Gain (dBd) Total ERP (Watts) VZW A1 A Verizo
n NNSS-65B-HG-R2B 0 115 161 LTE 700 2 to 12 69 6.0
6 4 240 13.3
5 5190.52
VZW A1 A Verizon NNSS-65B-HG-R2B 0 115 161 LTE 850 2 to 12 67 6.06 4 240 13.45 5311.43
VZW A2 A Verizo
n AIR 6419 B77D Envelope 0 115 163.
67 3.7GHz 0 104
.7 2.4 1 320 22.3
5
43666.6
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VZW A3 A Verizo
n
AIR 3283 B25 B66 32
Ports Envelope 0 115 161 LTE 1900 2 121
.7
3.9
4 2 150 20.4
1
16485.0
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VZW A3 A Verizon AIR 3283 B25 B66 32 Ports Envelope 0 115 161 LTE 2100 2 121.1 3.94 2 240 21.01 30283.86
VZW B1 B Verizon NNSS-65B-HG-R2B 0 235 161 LTE 700 2 to 12 69 6.06 4 240 13.35 5190.52
VZW B1 B Verizo
n NNSS-65B-HG-R2B 0 235 161 LTE 850 2 to 12 67 6.0
6 4 240 13.4
5 5311.43
VZW B2 B Verizo
n AIR 6419 B77D Envelope 0 235 163.
67 3.7GHz 0 104
.7 2.4 1 320 22.3
5
43666.6
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VZW B3 B Verizon AIR 3283 B25 B66 32 Ports Envelope 0 235 161 LTE 1900 2 121.7 3.94 2 150 20.41 16485.09
VZW B3 B Verizo
n
AIR 3283 B25 B66 32
Ports Envelope 0 235 161 LTE 2100 2 121
.1
3.9
4 2 240 21.0
1
30283.8
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VZW C1 C Verizo
n NNSS-65B-HG-R2B 0 355 161 LTE 700 2 to 12 69 6.0
6 4 240 13.3
5 5190.52
VZW C1 C Verizon NNSS-65B-HG-R2B 0 355 161 LTE 850 2 to 12 67 6.06 4 240 13.45 5311.43
VZW C2 C Verizon AIR 6419 B77D Envelope 0 355 163.67 3.7GHz 0 104.7 2.4 1 320 22.35 43666.66
VZW C3 C Verizo
n
AIR 3283 B25 B66 32
Ports Envelope 0 355 161 LTE 1900 2 121
.7
3.9
4 2 150 20.4
1
16485.0
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VZW C3 C Verizo
n
AIR 3283 B25 B66 32
Ports Envelope 0 355 161 LTE 2100 2 121
.1
3.9
4 2 240 21.0
1
30283.8
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VZW M1 M Verizon 120cm Dish 0 115 161 18GHz 0 0 3.94 1 1 44.1 25703.96
*A duty cycle of 80% has been applied to all CBRS, mmWave and C-Band technologies. This is reflected in
the total ERP.
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The above tables contain an inventory of proposed Verizon Antennas and other carrier antennas if
sufficient information was available to model them. Note that EBI uses an assumed set of antenna
specifications and powers for unknown and other carrier antennas for modeling purposes. The FCC
guidelines incorporate two separate tiers of exposure limits that are based upon occupational/controlled
exposure limits (for workers) and general population/uncontrolled exposure limits for members of the
general public that may be exposed to antenna fields. While access to this site is considered controlled, the
analysis has considered exposures with respect to both controlled and uncontrolled limits as an untrained
worker may access adjacent rooftop locations. Additional information regarding controlled/uncontrolled
exposure limits is provided in Appendix C. Appendix B presents a site safety plan that provides a plan view
of the Monopole with antenna locations.
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2. Worst-Case Predictive Modeling
This section provides details of the installation that the compliance assessment is performed for.
Information about the compliance calculation software utilized, predicted emission results and antenna
safety setbacks are included.
Compliance simulation software
The IXUS electromagnetic field (EMF) calculation software was used to assess all the RF field levels
presented in this study. IXUS (https://ixusapp.com/) is a software product of Alphawave Mobile Network
Products (Pty) Ltd, who specialize in electromagnetic software and systems. The IXUS software uses a fast
and accurate EMF calculation tool that allows for the determination of RF field strength in the vicinity of
radio communication base stations and transmitters. At its core, the IXUS EMF calculation module
implements field evaluation techniques detailed in the ITU-T K.61, CENELEC 50383, and IEC62232
specifications. The calculation of EMF results at any point in 3-D space is achieved by either a synthetic ray
tracing technique, a conservative cylindrical envelope method, or through full-wave EM simulation results
obtained from a computational electromagnetic software tool.
The selection of the solution method is determined by the specific antenna being considered. In addition,
a conservative and verified modelling technique for 5G beamforming antennas in IXUS is used. The
simulation accuracy of the IXUS calculation module has been verified extensively with full-wave EM
simulations.
IXUS version number: 4.13 (0)2024.3.0 (Calculator: 2024.3).
Compliance exposure standard: FCC OET 65.
The parameters used for modeling are summarized in the Site Description antenna inventory table in
Section 1.
Other Carrier Antennas
There are no other wireless carriers with equipment installed at this site.
Modeling Results
At ground level the maximum cumulative exposure level from Verizon Wireless at this Site is approximately
2.018 percent of the FCC’s general population limit (0.4036 percent of the FCC’s occupational limit).
Notwithstanding, workers climbing the Monopole should be informed about the presence and locations of
antennas and their associated fields.
A site would be considered out of compliance with FCC regulations if there are areas that exceed the FCC
exposure limits and there are no RF hazard mitigation measures in place. Any carrier which has an
installation that contributes more than 5% of the applicable MPE must participate in mitigating these RF
hazards.
As the site is in compliance with applicable FCC limits as designed, and in accordance with the official
Verizon Wireless Signage and Demarcation Policy for tower structures, no signage is recommended at this
site.
The inputs used in the modeling are summarized in the Site Description antenna inventory table in Section
1. Signage recommendations based on the IXUS™ modeling results are presented in Appendix B.
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3. Mitigation/Site Control Options
EBI’s modeling indicates that there are no areas in front of the Verizon antennas that exceed the FCC
standards for occupational or general public exposure. All exposures above the FCC’s safe limits require
that individuals be elevated above the ground. In accordance with the official Verizon Wireless Signage and
Demarcation Policy for tower structures, no signage is recommended at this site.
Barriers are recommended for installation when possible to block access to the areas in front of the
antennas that exceed the FCC general public and/or occupational limits. Barriers may consist of rope, chain,
or fencing. Painted stripes should only be used as a last resort. There are no barriers recommended on this
site.
These protocols and recommended control measures have been summarized and included with a graphic
representation of the antennas and associated signage and control areas in a RF-EME Site Safety Plan,
which is included as Appendix B. Individuals and workers accessing the Monopole should be provided with
a copy of the attached Site Safety Plan, made aware of the posted signage, and signify their understanding
of the Site Safety Plan.
To reduce the risk of exposure, EBI recommends that access to areas associated with the active antenna
installation be restricted and secured where possible. All persons accessing elevated positions on adjacent
structures (ex. rooftop, utility pole, monopole, etc.) along with nearby elevated features, such as trees,
within areas exceeding the general public MPE, must be made aware of the presence and locations of
antennas and their associated fields, where applicable.
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4. Summary and Conclusions
EBI has prepared a Radiofrequency – Electromagnetic Energy (RF-EME) Compliance Report for
telecommunications equipment installed by Verizon Wireless Site 783409 – Elsey, located at, Butte Valley,
CA, 95965, to determine worst-case predicted RF-EME exposure levels from wireless communications
equipment installed at this site. This report summarizes the results of RF-EME modeling in relation to
relevant Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF-EME compliance standards for limiting human
exposure to RF-EME fields.
As presented in the sections above, based on the FCC criteria, there are no modeled areas on any accessible
roof level walking/working surface related to the Verizon antennas that exceed the FCC’s occupational or
general public exposure limits at this site.
Workers should be informed about the presence and locations of antennas and their associated fields.
Recommended control measures are outlined in Appendix B – Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Energy
Safety Information and Signage Plans; Verizon Wireless should also provide procedures to shut down and
lockout/tagout this wireless equipment in accordance with their own standard operating protocol. Non-
telecom workers who will be working in areas of exceedance are required to contact Verizon Wireless
since only Verizon Wireless has the ability to lockout/tagout the facility, or to authorize others to do so.
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5. Limitations
This report was prepared at the request of Verizon Wireless. It was performed in accordance with generally
accepted practices of other consultants undertaking similar studies at the same time and in the same locale
under like circumstances. The conclusions provided by EBI are based solely on the information «SVGen1»
provided by the client. At the time of this report, no additional areas were identified on adjacent elevated
surfaces that exceed the FCC’s general population MPE. The observations in this report are valid on the
date of the investigation. Any additional information that becomes available concerning the Site should
be provided to EBI so that our conclusions may be revised and modified, if necessary. This report has been
prepared in accordance with Standard Conditions for Engagement and authorized proposal, both of which
are integral parts of this report. No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made.
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Appendix A – Certifications
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I, Nathanial Boucher, state that:
I am an employee of EnviroBusiness Inc. (d/b/a EBI Consulting), which provides RF-EME safety and
compliance services to the wireless communications industry.
I have successfully completed RF-EME safety training, and I am aware of the potential hazards from
RF-EME and would be classified “occupational” under the FCC regulations.
I am fully aware of and familiar with the Rules and Regulations of both the Federal Communications
Commissions (FCC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with regard to Human
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
I have reviewed the data provided by the client and incorporated it into this RF EME Report, such
that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Signed:
By: Nathanial Boucher
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Reviewed and Approved by:
Michael McGuire
Electrical Engineer
mike@h2dc.com
Note that EBI’s scope of work is limited to an evaluation of the Radio Frequency – Electromagnetic Energy
(RF-EME) field generated by the antennas and broadcast equipment noted in this report. The engineering
and design of the building and related structures, as well as the impact of the antennas and broadcast
equipment on the structural integrity of the building, are specifically excluded from EBI’s scope of work.
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Appendix B – Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Energy Safety
Information and Signage Plans
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Adjacent Poles and Lines (20 feet AGL)
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Ground Level (0 feet AGL)
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South Elevation View
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West Elevation View
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a. Site Mitigation Diagram (Signage/Barriers)
Sign Posting Instructions Required Signage / Mitigation
Securely post at every point of access to the site in a
manner conspicuous to all individuals entering thereon as indicated in the signage plan. Signage not Required.
Securely post at every point of access to the site in a
manner conspicuous to all individuals entering
thereon as indicated in the signage plan. Signage not Required.
Securely post in a manner conspicuous to all individuals entering thereon as indicated in the
signage plan.
Signage not Required.
Securely post in a manner conspicuous to all
individuals entering thereon as indicated in the
signage plan.
Signage not Required.
Securely post in a manner conspicuous to all
individuals entering thereon as indicated in the
signage plan.
Signage not Required.
Signage Diagram
Existing Sign
Installed Sign
Proposed Sign
Signage not Required.
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RF Signage and Safety Information
RF Signage
Areas or portions of any transmitter site may be susceptible to high power densities that could cause personnel exposures in excess of the FCC guidelines. These areas must be demarcated by conspicuously posted signage that identifies the potential exposure. Signage MUST be viewable regardless of the viewer’s position.
GUIDELINES Category Two - Notice Category Three - Caution Category Four - Warning
This sign will inform anyone of
the basic precautions to follow
when entering an area with
transmitting radiofrequency
equipment.
This sign indicates that RF
emissions may exceed the FCC
General Population MPE limit.
Sign Color Blue
Sign Signal Word “Notice”
This sign indicates that RF
emissions may exceed the FCC
Occupational MPE limit.
Sign Color Yellow
Sign Signal Word “Caution”
This sign indicates that RF
emissions may exceed at least 10x
the FCC Occupational MPE limit.
Sign Color Orange for Warning
Sign Signal Word “Warning”
Category One - Information
Information signs are used as a means to provide contact information for any questions or concerns. They will
include specific cell site identification information and the Verizon Wireless Network Operations Center phone
number.
● Sign Color Green
● Sign Signal Word “Information”
Physical Barriers
Physical barriers are control measures that require awareness and participation of personnel. Physical barriers are employed as an
additional administration control to complement RF signage and physically demarcate an area in which RF exposure levels may exceed the FCC General Population limit. Example: chain-connected stanchions
Indicative Markers
Indicative markers are visible control measures that require awareness and participation of personnel, as they cannot physically prevent
someone from entering an area of potential concern. Indicative markers are employed as an additional administration control to complement RF signage and visually demarcate an area in which RF exposure levels may exceed the FCC General Population limit. Example: paint stripes
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Requirements
A formal adopter of FCC Standards, OSHA stipulates that those in the Occupational classification must complete training in the following:
RF Safety, RF Awareness, and Utilization of Personal Protective Equipment. OSHA also provides options for Hazard Prevention and
Control:
Hazard Prevention Control
• Utilization of good equipment
• Enact control of hazard areas
• Limit exposures
• Employ medical surveillance and accident response
• Employ Lockout/Tag out
• Utilize personal alarms & protective clothing
• Prevent access to hazardous locations
• Develop or operate an administrative control program
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Appendix C – Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements
The FCC has established Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits for human exposure to Radiofrequency
Electromagnetic (RF-EME) energy fields, based on exposure limits recommended by the National Council on Radiation
Protection and Measurements (NCRP) and, over a wide range of frequencies, the exposure limits developed by the Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) and adopted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to
replace the 1982 ANSI guidelines. Limits for localized absorption are based on recommendations of both ANSI/IEEE and
NCRP.
The FCC guidelines incorporate two separate tiers of exposure limits that are based upon occupational/controlled exposure
limits (for workers) and general public/uncontrolled exposure limits for members of the general public.
Occupational/controlled exposure limits apply to situations in which persons are exposed as a consequence of their
employment and in which those persons who are exposed have been made fully aware of the potential for exposure and
can exercise control over their exposure. Occupational/ controlled exposure limits also apply where exposure is of a
transient nature as a result of incidental passage through a location where exposure levels may be above general
public/uncontrolled limits (see below), as long as the exposed person has been made fully aware of the potential for
exposure and can exercise control over his or her exposure by leaving the area or by some other appropriate means.
General public/uncontrolled exposure limits apply to situations in which the general public may be exposed or in which
persons who are exposed as a consequence of their employment may not be made fully aware of the potential for exposure
or cannot exercise control over their exposure. Therefore, members of the general public would always be considered under this category when exposure is not employment-related, for example, in the case of a telecommunications tower
that exposes persons in a nearby residential area.
Table 1 and Figure 1 (below), which are included within the FCC’s OET Bulletin 65, summarize the MPE limits for RF
emissions. These limits are designed to provide a substantial margin of safety. They vary by frequency to take into account
the different types of equipment that may be in operation at a particular facility and are “time-averaged” limits to reflect
different durations resulting from controlled and uncontrolled exposures.
The FCC’s MPEs are measured in terms of power (mW) over a unit surface area (cm2). Known as the power density, the
FCC has established an occupational MPE of 5 milliwatts per square centimeter (mW/cm2) and an uncontrolled MPE of 1
mW/cm2 for equipment operating in the 1900 MHz frequency range. These limits are considered protective of these
populations.
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Table 1: Limits for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE)
(A) Limits for Occupational/Controlled Exposure
Frequency Range
(MHz)
Electric Field
Strength (E)
(V/m)
Magnetic Field
Strength (H)
(A/m)
Power Density (S)
(mW/cm2)
Averaging Time
[E]2, [H]2, or S
(minutes)
0.3-3.0 614 1.63 (100)* 6
3.0-30 1842/f 4.89/f (900/f2)* 6
30-300 61.4 0.163 1.0 6
300-I,500 -- -- f/300 6
1,500-100,000 -- -- 5 6
(B) Limits for General Public/Uncontrolled Exposure
Frequency Range (MHz) Electric Field Strength (E)
(V/m)
Magnetic Field Strength (H)
(A/m)
Power Density (S) (mW/cm2)
Averaging Time [E]2, [H]2, or S
(minutes)
0.3-1.34 614 1.63 (100)* 30
1.34-30 824/f 2.19/f (180/f2)* 30
30-300 27.5 0.073 0.2 30
300-I,500 -- -- f/1,500 30
1,500-100,000 -- -- 1.0 30
f = Frequency in (MHz)
* Plane-wave equivalent power density
Power Density (mW/cm2)
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Based on the above, the most restrictive thresholds for exposures of unlimited duration to RF energy for several personal
wireless services are summarized below:
Personal Wireless Service Approximate
Frequency Occupational MPE Public MPE
Microwave (Point-to-Point) 5,000 - 80,000 MHz 5.00 mW/cm2 1.00 mW/cm2
Broadband Radio (BRS) 2,600 MHz 5.00 mW/cm2 1.00 mW/cm2
Wireless Communication (WCS) 2,300 MHz 5.00 mW/cm2 1.00 mW/cm2
Advanced Wireless (AWS) 2,100 MHz 5.00 mW/cm2 1.00 mW/cm2
Personal Communication (PCS) 1,950 MHz 5.00 mW/cm2 1.00 mW/cm2
Cellular Telephone 870 MHz 2.90 mW/cm2 0.58 mW/cm2
Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) 855 MHz 2.85 mW/cm2 0.57 mW/cm2
Long Term Evolution (LTE) 700 MHz 2.33 mW/cm2 0.47 mW/cm2
Most Restrictive Frequency Range 30-300 MHz 1.00 mW/cm2 0.20 mW/cm2
MPE limits are designed to provide a substantial margin of safety. These limits apply for continuous exposures and are
intended to provide a prudent margin of safety for all persons, regardless of age, gender, size, or health.
Personal Communication (PCS) facilities used by wireless carriers in this area will potentially operate within a frequency
range of 600 to 5000 MHz. Facilities typically consist of: 1) electronic transceivers (the radios or cabinets) connected to
wired telephone lines; and 2) antennas that send the wireless signals created by the transceivers to be received by
individual subscriber units (PCS telephones). Transceivers are typically connected to antennas by coaxial cables.
Because of the short wavelength of PCS services, the antennas require line-of-site paths for good propagation, and are
typically installed above ground level. Antennas are constructed to concentrate energy towards the horizon, with as little
energy as possible scattered towards the ground or the sky. This design, combined with the low power of PCS facilities,
generally results in no possibility for exposure to approach Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) levels, with the
exception of areas directly in front of the antennas.
FCC Compliance Requirement
A site is considered out of compliance with FCC regulations if there are areas that exceed the FCC exposure limits and there
are no RF hazard mitigation measures in place. Any carrier which has an installation that contributes more than 5% of the
applicable MPE must participate in mitigating these RF hazards.