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{{Short description|Deviation of radio waves beyond allocations}}
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'''Radio spectrum pollution''' is the straying of waves in the [[Radio frequency|radio]] and [[electromagnetic spectrum]]s outside their allocations that cause problems for some activities.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rsm.govt.nz/cms/reception-problems/tips-for-radio-technicians |title=Tips for radio technicians |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100522005345/http://www.rsm.govt.nz/cms/reception-problems/tips-for-radio-technicians |archive-date=22 May 2010 |website=Radio Spectrum Management |access-date=21 March 2014}}</ref>  It is of particular concern to [[Radio astronomy|radio astronomer]]s.

Radio spectrum pollution is mitigated by effective spectrum management.  Within the United States, the [[Communications Act of 1934]] grants authority for spectrum management to the President for all federal use (47 U.S.C. 305). The [[National Telecommunications and Information Administration]] (NTIA) manages the spectrum for the Federal Government. Its rules are found in the "[[NTIA Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management]]".  The [[Federal Communications Commission]] (FCC) manages and regulates all domestic non-federal spectrum use (47 U.S.C. 301).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wireless.fcc.gov/index.htm?job=rules_and_regulations |title=FCC: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau: Rules and Regulations |website=FCC: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau |date=December 2010 |access-date=21 March 2014}}</ref>  Each country typically has its own spectrum regulatory organization.  Internationally, the [[International Telecommunication Union]] (ITU) coordinates spectrum policy.

==See also==
* [[Electromagnetic radiation and health]]
* [[Frequency allocation]]
* [[Radio quiet zone]]
* [[Spectrum management]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.fiercewireless.com/tech/story/time-warner-cables-tv-channel-shift-draws-interference-verizon-lte-smartpho/2013-12-04 Time Warner Cable's TV channel shift draws interference from Verizon LTE smartphones December 4, 2013 Fierce Wireless]

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