Electromagnetic fields

Technical aspects

OFCOM is the federal government's specialist centre for the technical aspects of the effects of electromagnetic waves on humans and the environment. OFCOM's expertise lies in the calculation of wave propagation, the measurement of field strength, the organisation of measurement campaigns and issues relating to measurement methods.

Effects on health

For questions regarding possible effects on health, the Federal Office for the Environment FOEN or the Federal Office of Public Health are available to you as relevant technical centres of the Confederation.

Location of radio transmitters

The locations of the transmitters can be found in the links below.

Specialist staff
Last modification 17.01.2024

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