I have also heard of "intrinsically safe" handheld radios, but I don't know what criteria are required for that designation. I believe these were in the 5 watt range, but lower frequencies (VHF) than cell.
You might also consider the possibility that people get distracted using cell phones and don't pay as close attention to what they're doing with the pump or with other things that could generate sparks. I just did a quick search on some of the hoax sites, and came up with this link directly related to the warning that's circulating the 'net: http://www.tafkac.org/ulz/static.html Among other things, it refutes the claim about cellphones, saying, "No cell phones were involved." (This is according to the Petroleum Equipment Institute, so there is some chance of bias.) Regards, Andy -- Author: Ingraham, Andrew INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB CHIPDIR-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
