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ELECTRO 79 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM - THE SHERATON CENTRE HOTEL NEW YORK CITY April 24-26, 1979

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1979 electronics conference showcased rapid EMF technology advancement with zero consideration of health effects.

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This 1979 professional conference program covered various electronic technologies including microcomputers, semiconductors, communications systems, microwave technology, and radar. The conference addressed technical developments in electronics engineering during a pivotal period when many EMF-emitting technologies were rapidly advancing and entering widespread commercial use.

Why This Matters

The 1979 ELECTRO conference represents a fascinating snapshot of the electronics industry at a critical juncture. This was the era when microcomputers were transitioning from hobbyist curiosities to business tools, when microwave communications were expanding beyond military applications, and when radar systems were becoming more sophisticated and widespread. What makes this particularly relevant to EMF health discussions is the timing. The science demonstrates that 1979 marked a period of explosive growth in EMF-emitting technologies, yet virtually no consideration was given to potential biological effects. The reality is that engineers were focused entirely on technical performance while health implications remained unexplored. This conference program illustrates how the electronics industry was rapidly developing and deploying EMF technologies without the biological safety research that we now know was desperately needed.

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Unknown (1979). ELECTRO 79 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM - THE SHERATON CENTRE HOTEL NEW YORK CITY April 24-26, 1979.
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  author = {Unknown},
  title = {ELECTRO 79 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM - THE SHERATON CENTRE HOTEL NEW YORK CITY April 24-26, 1979},
  year = {1979},
  
  
}

Quick Questions About This Study

The conference covered microcomputers, semiconductors, microwave communications, radar systems, and various electronic devices. These technologies all emit electromagnetic fields and were rapidly advancing in 1979 without health safety considerations.
It demonstrates how the electronics industry was rapidly developing EMF-emitting technologies in 1979 while completely ignoring potential biological effects. This represents the critical period when widespread EMF exposure began.
The conference included microwave communications and radar technologies. These systems operate at frequencies now known to have biological effects, but in 1979 engineers focused solely on technical performance.
Microcomputers were transitioning from hobbyist devices to business tools in 1979, creating new sources of electromagnetic field exposure in offices and homes without any health impact assessment.
The program shows complete focus on technical advancement with zero attention to biological safety. This reflects how the electronics industry prioritized performance over health considerations during rapid EMF technology expansion.