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John C. Dvorak
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06-10-2003 04:14 PM ET (US)
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Is this report accurate..or is it bogus?
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| Bob G
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06-10-2003 04:25 PM ET (US)
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Bogus or not the main interference caused by cell phones on aircraft is to the revenue stream from the seat phones.
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| Joe K
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06-10-2003 04:40 PM ET (US)
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From what I've heard (from a pilot friend) regarding the use of mobiles on the ground is that they can cause static in the plane to tower communications. So the pilot may hear, "Flight *static* please turn right on taxiway *static* thank you." The next thing he hears are screams followed by a loud crunching sounds etc.
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| Andy P
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06-10-2003 11:06 PM ET (US)
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It would be nice if cellphones fed people's voices back through the ear-piece so that they would not feel the need to speak at five times normal volume. I think the 'loud voices' issue is a design problem, not a social one.
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| Blank Frank
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06-10-2003 11:50 PM ET (US)
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Edited by author 06-10-2003 11:51 PM
While I detest these folks I also find the "don't turn on cell phones until we reach the gate" and other BS even more revolting. The plane has landed. What difference does it make?
Let me guess, you're one of those people that stands up, retrieves your luggage from the overhead bin, and sprints for the exit the second the plane touches down. YOU DESERVE TO BE SHOT IN THE THROAT, RIGHT THERE IN THE GOD DAMNED AISLE.
Sorry, I don't know what made me write that.
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