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#241172 - 02/15/12 01:01 AM Does snow interfere with cell/ radio transmission?
TeacherRO Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 03/11/05
Posts: 2574
Forgot my physics -- Does snow interfere with cell/ radio transmission?

I'm talking major blizzard...does my walkie work? Does my cell>

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#241181 - 02/15/12 01:29 AM Re: Does snow interfere with cell/ radio transmission? [Re: TeacherRO]
unimogbert Offline
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Registered: 08/10/06
Posts: 882
Loc: Colorado
The signal is attenuated by moisture. How much attenuation can be handled depends on signal strength and antenna gain.

Can't say go or no-go. Just don't be surprised if your range is reduced.

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#241182 - 02/15/12 01:33 AM Re: Does snow interfere with cell/ radio transmission? [Re: TeacherRO]
chaosmagnet Online   content
Sheriff
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 12/03/09
Posts: 3819
Loc: USA
Snow on the antenna is bad for reception/transmission. I've had my satellite TV (back before I got cable here) get knocked out by bad snow.

Sufficiently heavy snow or rain may have a noticeable impact on radio range. Some frequencies (particularly microwave, which includes cellphones) are more readily absorbed by moisture.

Could you be more specific about your usage scenario?

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#241203 - 02/15/12 04:22 AM Re: Does snow interfere with cell/ radio transmission? [Re: TeacherRO]
LesSnyder Offline
Pooh-Bah

Registered: 07/11/10
Posts: 1680
Loc: New Port Richey, Fla
additional reception concerns....if you have a long line antenna for short wave reception, and live near the sea coast, salt crystal build up on the antenna will cause reception problems in mid day heat

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#241207 - 02/15/12 04:35 AM Re: Does snow interfere with cell/ radio transmission? [Re: TeacherRO]
Richlacal Offline
Old Hand

Registered: 02/11/10
Posts: 778
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
Sometimes the truth is funny! How well can you see or hear in a Major Blizzard anyhow? grin

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