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Old 22nd March 2012 | 19:57
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custardpsc
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mobile phones refueling

I can't remember the source but I did read that the significant danger with mobile phones is dropping them while refueling and the battery pack separating/breaking. If it is on there is a risk of a spark. This was a while ago when battery packs were often easily removable but the main point was a spark occuring near the ground where the dense flammable vapours would pool.

Keying any transmitter has a theoretical risk of a spark in a loose antenna connection. Tenuous - sure. Possible - yes.
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