Dear WSSC,
Do not mislead the public. In the October 21, 2020 WSSC Commission meeting WSSC Deputy General Manager Joe Beach hopped on the zoom and said "The meters only transmit for milliseconds a day."
Where is the data to support this what we believe is misinformation?
This is not a correct characterization of the radiation that smart meters emit.
Utility companies have long played this game talking about how it is just seconds a day when we know as a fact it is NOT.
Question: How do we know?
Answer: Just read the manual.
The manual of the Neptune Smart Water meter says, "The E-CODER)R900i meets FCC Regulations Part 15.247 allowing higher output power and greater range. It uses frequency hopping spread spectrum technology to avoid RF interference and enhance security. The transmitted data is updated at 15 minute intervals and transmits a mobile message that includes the meter reading data and the unique ECODER)900iID every 14 to 20 seconds.
The E-CODER)R900i also transmits a high power fixed network message every seven and one half minutes …If connected to a LoRa network , the E-CODER)R900i can transmit a high power fixed network message every three hours on an interleaved basis."
The Itron water meter says transmissions are numerous times!
yup. in fact the manual also says that people should be 20 cm from the meter. 20 cm is about 8 inches.
"RF Exposure Information
This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation requirements for uncontrolled environments. To maintain compliance with these requirements the antenna and any radiating elements should be installed to ensure that a minimum separation distance of 20 cm is maintained from the general population."
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