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World Radiocommunications Group OKs New WLAN Spectrum

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the look-ma-no-wires dept.

BenFranske writes "The World Radiocommunications Conference will allow a portion of spectrum in the 5GHz band to be used for WLANs, a decision hailed as a 'defining moment' for the WLAN industry. Although this doesn't impact the US much as this spectrum is already being used for wireless networking here, this will help standardize the frequencies worldwide."

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  1. Foil Cap by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    How does the standard aluminum foil cap hold up to this spectrum? Will the government be able to beam thoughts into my head?

    Please reply by brainwave transmission, as I don't read this forum much.

    1. Re:Foil Cap by stinky+wizzleteats · · Score: 5, Funny

      Please reply by brainwave transmission, as I don't read this forum much.

      You are filled with an angry wave of disgust at how tinfoil hat jokes continue to get modded up.

  2. Dentistry by Penguinshit · · Score: 4, Funny

    Hmm.. this might explain the sudden massive shift in Dentistry toward exclusive use of ceramics in tooth fillings.

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    I have something in common with Stephen Hawking...

  3. new antennas all around by hashish · · Score: 1, Funny

    guess i'll have to re-design my home-brew antennas. And proberly buy new gear, but at least I won't get as much interference from my shed door opener, my cordless phone, microwave, fridge, wireless stereo ear phones, and my neighbours..........

  4. Re:And Our Health? by dreadnougat · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'm curious as to how far you're sitting from your monitor.