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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 5:01 am
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Does the answer depend on phone type or frequency?
Originally Posted by Seattlenerd
Cell phones and transmitters like them really can mess with GPS in the cockpit based on actual studies; however, the effect is not consistent.

As to iPods, noise-cancelling headphones, laptops and the like -- I have to wonder if that prohibition has as much, or more, to do with not having any distractions during takeoff and landing in the event of an emergency.
Seattlenerd I have heard this also, but was never able to find the study/information. Are you aware of issues based on frequency (900/1800/1900) or phone type, or even provider?

Thanks in advance.
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