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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 11:25 pm
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rjw242
 
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Originally Posted by Frozentech
IEEE 802.11 is pretty easy to quantify compared to the array of cell handsets out there, some with bluetooth, some with built in FM receivers, etc.
Originally Posted by Frozentech
You are not allowed to operate bluetooth on board aircraft
So... cell phones are expensive to certify because they have built-in Bluetooth and FM receivers. Wifi devices on the other hand are easy because people won't be using the built-in Bluetooth and FM capabilities of those specific devices? Still don't understand the argument.
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