"blondee_yvr" wrote in message
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"starman" wrote in message
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:
: Receivers can also be transmitters. The local oscillator signals can
: leak out to the surrounding environment. That's why you're not
allowed
: to use a radio, especially a VHF/UHF airband one on a commercial
plane.

Does the same apply to cellphones?



Cell phones are forbidden to be used once the cabin door is closed and until
the plane has arrived at the terminal gate. Not sure what they're supposed
to be able to interfere with, though.