For the purposes of determining separation between RED equipment/lines and radio frequency (RF) transmitters, low-power is that which is less than or equal to 100 m Watt (20 dBm) effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP). Examples of low-power transmitters are wireless devices for local communications that do not need a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license, such as some IEEE 802.11X network access points, and portable (but not cellular) telephones. Source: CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-13
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For the purposes of determining separation between RED equipment/lines and radio frequency (RF) transmitters, low-power is that which is less than or equal to 100 m Watt (20 dBm) effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP). Examples of low-power transmitters are wireless devices for local communications that do not need a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license, such as some IEEE 802.11X network access points, and portable (but not cellular) telephones. Source: CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-13
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Low Power Transmitter. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/low-power-transmitter
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