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2003 Mobile Phone Base Station Audit Results |
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The Stewart Report
The Radiocommunications Agency (RA) is responsible for the management of the civil radio spectrum. As part of that function the RA helps prevent interference to radio services and also measures radio emissions.
The Stewart group was set up to examine public health concerns about mobile phone emissions. The Stewart Report (Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones) said that there was no evidence to conclude that there was any risk to public health from mobile phone base station emissions as exposures are expected to be a small fraction of the guidelines. Nevertheless, the Report said that as part of it’s recommended precautionary approach there should be an independent audit of base stations.
In response to the report’s recommendation the Government asked the RA to implement a national measurement programme to ensure that emissions from base stations do not exceed guidelines.
A summary of the highest measurement at each School site is shown below. For the full measurement report click on the site's name.
A glossary of terms used in the summary of results and full reports can be found beneath the results table.
| Name
of School |
Name
of Town |
Date
of Survey |
Summary
of Result |
| Achaleven Primary School | Oban
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17/12/03
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The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.70E-07. This value is approximately 1/5879078 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Antonine Primary School | Bonnybridge |
19/11/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 7.07E-05. This value is approximately 1/14146 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Arthurlie Nursery School | Barrhead |
27/03/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 9.81E-05. This value is approximately 1/10192 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Battle Hill Primary School | Wallsend |
27/11/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 5.17E-05. This value is approximately 1/19328 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| The Beaconsfield School | Beaconsfield |
19/03/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 6.38E-05. This value is approximately 1/15677 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School | Streatham |
06/11/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 3.77E-04. This value is approximately 1/2650 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Blantyre High School | Glasgow
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23/12/03
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The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 8.41E-06. This value is approximately 1/118872 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| The Blue Coat School | Liverpool |
11/03/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 4.28E-05. This value is approximately 1/23380 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Broadwater School | Surrey |
01/10/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 7.22E-04. This value is approximately 1/1384 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Bohunt Community School and Centre | Hampshire |
02/10/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.16E-05. This value is approximately 1/85918 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Brixham Community College | Devon
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30/10/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.62E-03. This value is approximately 1/619 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Brougton Junior School | Chester |
21/03/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 6.03E-05. This value is approximately 1/16576 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Burgh Primary School | Rutherglen |
05/03/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 8.14E-07. This value is approximately 1/1229238 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Caldy Grange Grammer School | West
Kirby |
06/03/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 6.36E-05. This value is approximately 1/15732 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Cardinal Pole R C School | London |
04/12/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 9.04E-05. This value is approximately 1/11065 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Carronshore Primary School | Stirling-shire |
14/11/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 2.02E-05. This value is approximately 1/49601 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Castleton Primary School | Glasgow |
06/02/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 5.49E-05. This value is approximately 1/18222 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Chapel End Primary School | London |
11/11/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 7.86E-05. This value is approximately 1/12716 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Clarendon Primary School | Ashford |
17/10/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 2.29E-05. This value is approximately 1/43658 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Crestwood Community Primary School | Hampshire |
18/02/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 3.76E-05. This value is approximately 1/26608 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Dawlish Primary School | London |
26/9/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 2.60E-05. This value is approximately 1/38489 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Denny Primary School | Stirling-shire |
05/12/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 2.81E-05. This value is approximately 1/35539 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Downsell Primary School | London |
12/11/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 6.14E-06. This value is approximately 1/162795 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Dunoon Primary School | Argyll |
28/03/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 2.24E-07. This value is approximately 1/4471263 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Elliot Durham School | Nottingham |
11/03/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.61E-04. This value is approximately 1/6218 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Endeavour High | Kingston
upon Hull |
04/12/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 6.95E-06. This value is approximately 1/143863 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Enniskillen Intergrated Primary School | Enniskillen |
17/12/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.73E-05. This value is approximately 1/57758 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| The Glasgow Gaelic School | Glasgow |
07/03/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.25E-06. This value is approximately 1/803136 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Glasgow University | Glasgow |
17/11/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.26E-04. This value is approximately 1/7928 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Godolphin and Latymer School | London |
18/12/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.18E-04. This value is approximately 1/8466 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Grangemouth Day Nursery | Grangemouth |
10/01/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.09E-05. This value is approximately 1/92025 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Henry Court Community School | Hampshire | 19/02/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.97E-05. This value is approximately 1/50681 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Hermitage Primary School | Helensburgh | 25/03/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 3.40E-05. This value is approximately 1/29424 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| High Ash CE School | Milton Keynes | 16/09/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 5.59E-05. This value is approximately 1/17884 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Highholm Primary School | Port Glasgow | 20/03/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 8.01E-06. This value is approximately 1/124846 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| High Mill Primary School | Carluke | 06/03/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.83E-04. This value is approximately 1/5458 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Hope University College | Liverpool | 01/10/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 3.67E-04. This value is approximately 1/2723 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Hornsea Burton Primary School | Hornsea | 24/09/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 6.61E-04. This value is approximately 1/1512 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Horniman Primary School | London | 01/08/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 3.94E-06. This value is approximately 1/254117 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Hull High School | Anlaby | 13/11/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 3.02E-05. This value is approximately 1/33104 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Kennet School | Berkshire | 11/02/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 5.14E-04. This value is approximately 1/1946 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Kings School House | Hampshire |
01/07/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.24E-04. This value is approximately 1/8047 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Longshaw Primary School | London | 11/11/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 9.22E-08. This value is approximately 1/10843598 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Lourdes Secondary School | Glasgow | 07/02/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 7.13E-06. This value is approximately 1/140295 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Maddiston Primary School | Falkirk | 09/01/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.55E-05. This value is approximately 1/64483 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Newfield Primary School | Larkhall |
12/03/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 7.91E-06. This value is approximately 1/126489 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Northampton College | Northampton |
13/03/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 8.70E-05. This value is approximately 1/11498 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Notting Hill Preparatory School | London |
26/11/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.63E-04. This value is approximately 1/6117 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Ombersley Endowed First School | Ombersley |
28/11/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.57E-05. This value is approximately 1/63685 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RCP | Southport |
13/01/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.64E-05. This value is approximately 1/60963 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Overtown Primary School | Wishaw |
20/11/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 6.59E-05. This value is approximately 1/15178 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Royal Masonic School for Girls | Rickmansworth |
17/12/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 8.49E-05. This value is approximately 1/11782 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| St Barbaras Primary School | Glasgow |
16/01/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 4.05E-06. This value is approximately 1/24665 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| St Ignatius Primary School | Wishaw |
30/01/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 4.86E-06. This value is approximately 1/205816 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| St Johns RC Primary School | Glasgow |
11/03/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 5.52E-05. This value is approximately 1/18127 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| St John The Baptist Primary School | Glasgow
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18/12/03
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The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 8.78E-05. This value is approximately 1/11395 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| St Mary's Primary School | Dundee |
21/03/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 2.67E-06. This value is approximately 1/374056 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| St. Mary's R.C. Primary School | Edinburgh |
18/11/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 4.15E-07. This value is approximately 1/2409136 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| St Margarets Mary's Secondary School | Glasgow |
31/01/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.77E-05. This value is approximately 1/56534 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| St Ninians Primary School | Stirling |
17/01/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 4.68E-06. This value is approximately 1/213450 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| St Peter & Pauls Primary School | Dundee |
17/03/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.90E-06. This value is approximately 1/526940 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| St. Richards R. C. Primary School | Kingston
upon Hull |
02/12/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.70E-05. This value is approximately 1/58714 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Southam College | Warcs |
26/11/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 7.40E-06. This value is approximately 1/135211 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Spennymoor School | Spennymoor |
23/09/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 5.7E-05. This value is approximately 1/17504 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Stenhousemuir Primary School | Stirling-shire |
01/12/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.28E-04. This value is approximately 1/7816 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Strathblane Primary School | Glasgow |
14/01/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 2.50E-06. This value is approximately 1/400432 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Southport and Formby Swim School | Southport |
04/09/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.91E-07. This value is approximately 1/5223708 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Sutton High School | Cheshire |
19/03/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 9.90E-05. This value is approximately 1/10096 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School | London |
12/11/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 4.06E-05. This value is approximately 1/24644 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Toot Hill School | Nottingham |
24/09/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 4.03E-04. This value is approximately 1/2482 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Tower House School | London |
12/09/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.36E-05. This value is approximately 1/173582 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Weston Favell Lower School | Northampton |
29/04/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 5.77E-07. This value is approximately 1/1734517 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Weston Favell Proposed Primary School | Northampton |
1/05/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 8.44E-04. This value is approximately 1/1185 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| William de Ferrers School | South
Woodham Ferrers |
16/12/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.47E-04. This value is approximately 1/6794 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Winchester House School | Brackley |
07/03/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 5.45E-04. This value is approximately 1/1834 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Windyknowe Primary School | Bathgate |
08/01/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.56E-04. This value is approximately 1/6424 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Wood End Primary School | Harpenden |
11/12/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 5.04E-07. This value is approximately 1/1982237 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Worcester Sixth Form College | Worcester |
01/07/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.16E-05. This value is approximately 1/85864 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
Wymondham |
2/12/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 6.97E-05. This value is approximately 1/14338 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
A summary of the highest measurement at each hospital site is shown below. For the full measurement report click on the site's name.
A glossary of terms used in the summary of results and full reports can be found beneath the results table.
| Name
of Hospital |
Name
of Town |
Date
of Survey |
Summary
of Result |
| Birmingham Heartlands Hospital | Birmingham | 25/03/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.24E-04. This value is approximately 1/8058 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Prestwich Hospital | Manchester | 21/01/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 9.21E-05. This value is approximately 1/10853 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital | Exeter | 24/09/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.21E-04. This value is approximately 1/8287 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Sharoe Green Hospital | Preston | 05/02/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.58E-05. This value is approximately 1/63109 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
A summary of the highest measurement at each site is shown below. For the full measurement report click on the site's name.
A glossary of terms used in the summary of results and full reports can be found beneath the results table.
| Name |
Name
of Town |
Date
of Survey |
Summary
of Result |
| Craigavon Leisure Centre | Craigavon
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11/12/03
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The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 5.38E-05. This value is approximately 1/18576 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| DEFRA | Nottingham |
18/12/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.18E-06. This value is approximately 1/848272 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Lodge Farm Campsite | Rugby | 20/06/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 8.52E-05. This value is approximately 1/11738 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Central
Milton Keynes This is an audit of an area with a high density of picocells |
Milton Keynes | 16/07/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 2.64E-05. This value is approximately 1/37893 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| North Hertfordshire District Council | Letchworth |
11/12/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.39E-04. This value is approximately 1/7192 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Reading & Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service (Dee Road) | Reading | 15/07/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 8.00E-05. This value is approximately 1/12494 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Reading & Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service (Workingham Road) | Bath | 17/02/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 3.40E-04. This value is approximately 1/2944 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Whitley Bay Ice Rink | Whitley Bay | 22/07/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 2.60E-04. This value is approximately 1/3849 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Winifred Avenue | Coventry |
19/12/03 |
The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 4.83E-05. This value is approximately 1/20708 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
| Woodlands Road | Bexleyheath | 07/11/03 | The highest value Total Band Exposure Quotient was 1.01E-04. This value is approximately 1/9893 of the ICNIRP maximum guideline reference level for public exposure. |
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