Environmental consultant Cindy Sage discussed the dangerous health effects of electro-magnetic fields (EMF) radiating from a variety of sources. Of particular concern are the exponentially popular cell phones and cordless phones. Symptoms from EMF exposure include interrupted sleep, headaches, memory impairment, loss of concentration, dizziness, sinus problems and tinnitus. There is also the increased risk of brain tumors and cancer, she warned. Many people may have a chronic low level exposure to EMF even if they aren’t using equipment, through others’ cell phones, wireless devices, and WIFI– an “elecotromagnetic soup” that is kind of like second hand smoke, she explained. To reduce risk, use a corded phone or speaker phone, Sage suggested. She also spoke about problems associated with EMF from power lines, such as increased risk of childhood leukemia. The cost of ‘undergrounding’ lines is insignificant compared to the health issues, she said, adding that more powerful transmission lines that aren’t practical to place underground, should be built away from populations. In addition to the BioInitiative Report, she recommended the EMR Policy Institute as a good source for further information.
With the completely newly developed Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, one of the most exciting and successful sports cars ever built is entering its third generation. The new roadster uncompromisingly takes driving pleasure and open-air enjoyment to a new level. It blends light-footed sportiness with stylish comfort, a striking sports-car design with total suitability for everyday use, top performance with exemplary ecology. What’s more, the Mercedes-Benz SLK is proud to present the world premiere of the panoramic vario-roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL, which switches to light or dark at the touch of a button. Exemplary efficiency and sporty flair come courtesy of powerful new 4- and 6-cylinder engines featuring the standard-specification ECO start/stop function. With their superb levels of performance they are up to 25 percent more economical than their predecessors. And a unique set of safety equipment bestows role-model status on the SLK in this segment. With its wealth of technical innovations the Mercedes-Benz SLK is once again the benchmark in its class. “The new SLK embodies the role of the trend-setter like no other car”, says Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. “I am convinced that with its passionate design, its high-quality interior and its modesty at the filling station it will continue to provide an enormous amount of fun on the road in future, too, consolidating its status as a cult roadster.” Innovations …
When Toyota Motor Corp. decided to tackle the American full-size truck market, they faced a dilemma. Long known for manufacturing small, reliable, fuel-efficient vehicles, Toyota knew it would have to do something significant to convince US truck buyers they had something to offer. “We are a latecomer in the full-size truck market. Obviously, Ford and Dodge have been building them for decades,” says Les Unger, Toyota’s National Motorsports Manager. “We wanted to increase the awareness of our full-size truck, the Toyota Tundra, and increase buyer consideration and, by extension, sales.” Part of Toyota’s solution was to turn to the racetrack: In 2004, the company became title sponsor of a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, the Toyota Tundra 200, in Nashville. To hear Unger describe it, the sponsorship was an ideal chance to accomplish the myriad goals Toyota had set. First, Toyota promoted the event heavily through regional advertising in order to tell local consumers about the Tundra, a vital objective for the region’s dealers. Those same dealers used the event as an easy platform for reaching potential customers, both at the race – where they displayed a fleet of Tundras – and away from the track through event-related incentives and sweepstakes. Just as important for the company, says Unger, was its ability to use the Toyota Tundra 200 to thank employees at five nearby factories and to wine and dine important customers and other VIPs. “We had what we think was the …
A transmitter is the most vital and one of the most costly pieces of equipment that is required to set up a radio station. Thus a knowledge of the features of a transmitter is a must for any one planning to set up a radio station. The power of a transmitter is measured in watts and it is the most important feature to be looked into when buying a transmitter.
The first thing that you will need to decide is the distance over which you want to be broadcasting. Higher the distance over which you intend to broadcast, more powerful would be the required transmitter.
To give you an indication, a 1 Watt transmitter can broadcast in an approximate radius of 1 to 3 miles coverage. A 5 watt transmitter can broadcast from 4 to 5 miles radius. A 15 watt transmitter can approximately transmit up to 7 miles, A 30 Watt transmitter upto 9 miles radius and a 100 Watt transmitter up to 16 miles radius.
Broadcasting beyond 16 to 17 miles in FM mode is generally not feasible. With this data in hand, you can now easily estimate which transmitter would best suit your plans.
The second question involves deciding whether you should buy it from the local market or export it. My advice here is that if your country has some established transmitter manufacturer, it is mostly practical to be buying it indigenously. This saves considerable expenses in setting up the radio station and it also translates into a better after sales service ion most of the cases.
Besides, you must also try to buy the entire solutions from one vendor rather than buying individual equipments. This way you protect yourself from the burden of handling mutually incompatible equipments of different manufacturers.
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