Well! The overwhelming response from lis-linkers (thanks to all of you) is
that use of these devices is illegal in the UK.
So, as a librarian should, I asked myself for chapter and verse. Here's one
answer, from The Times, October 7th, 1998; "A blockbuster", by Chris
Partridge, in which he cites the Radio Telegraphy Act, the
Radiocommunications Agency, and the Federation of the Electronics Industry.
Apparently (if you don't want to read this article), the Act applies because
the device would interfere with lawful communications. Furthermore the
device would have to be licensed, due to its transmitting power. C-Guard is
specifically mentioned as the device in question. For those interested, the
web site is http://www.cguard.com.
So there you have it, colleagues. Technology has hung itself. Whatever
should we all do?
Now, about those old catalogue drawers . . .
Ideas on an e-postcard to me - thanks.
Roger Dixon
Service Desk Manager,
Learning Resources,
University College Northampton.
Tel: 01604-735500 ext. 2223
Fax: 01604-718819
-----Original Message-----
From: Dixon Roger [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 22 March 2001 09:04
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Subject: Mobile phone blockers
I am aware of previous correspondence regarding these - has any library
installed the C-Guard device, or similar ?
Is it effective - what are the issues / drawbacks ? Costs ?
I will summarise replies for the list.
Thanks,
Roger Dixon
Service Desk Manager,
Learning Resources,
University College Northampton.
Tel: 01604-735500 ext. 2223
Fax: 01604-718819
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