Originally Posted by L-1011
A test was done a couple of months ago on AA (IIRC) in cooperation with Qualcomm and a carrier (was it Sprint?). There were no problems whatsoever with phones on during the flight, and my guess is that we will see this being allowed in the near future.
Just think about how many cell phones are left on during flight (forgotten or otherwise) and compare that with the number of aircraft that have crashed because of it.
I reviewed this test, and I would add that the Qualcomm test, was with specific devices, and not with a complete sample of all protocols, ages, and wattages of devices that are still currently on the market.
Again, don't really want to go down the path of "does a cell phone REALLY interfere with ANY aircraft communications or operations"
But, the much publicized "Qualcomm" test was not a "test" per se of EMF, Microwave, or RF impact from any device on ANY aircraft"
disclaimer: Qualcomm Sharelholder since 1996.