{"id":168060832,"date":"2020-05-19T14:50:27","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T13:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.quackometer.net\/blog\/?p=168060832"},"modified":"2020-05-19T14:50:33","modified_gmt":"2020-05-19T13:50:33","slug":"unboxing-a-5g-protection-device","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quackometer.net\/blog\/2020\/05\/unboxing-a-5g-protection-device.html","title":{"rendered":"Unboxing a 5G Protection Device"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.quackometer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2020-05-19-at-13.43.11-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-168060876\" width=\"249\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quackometer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2020-05-19-at-13.43.11-1.png 842w, https:\/\/www.quackometer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2020-05-19-at-13.43.11-1-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.quackometer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2020-05-19-at-13.43.11-1-768x521.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Rory Cellan-Jones has been exposing the rather bizarre takeover of Glastonbury Town by 5G conspiracy theorists. The council <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/technology-52674949\" target=\"_blank\">published a report<\/a> that called for an ending of 5G rollout. Several members of the working group that looked into the safety of 5G complained that the group had been taken over &#8220;by anti-5G activists and &#8220;spiritual healers&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not surprising to anyone who has ever visited the town of Glastonbury. There is not a shop, pub, business or chip shop that has not been taken over by &#8220;spiritual healers&#8221; of one sort or another. You cannot walk down the High Street without being smothered in a fog of incense and patchouli. It is far easier to buy a dozen black candles and a pewter dragon than it is a pint of milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Science has no sanctuary in Glastonbury. Homeopaths, healers, hedge-witches and hippies all descend on the town to be at one with the Goddess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cellan-Jones tweeted today how someone in Glastonbury has been endorsing an &#8216;Anti 5G USB Stick device&#8221;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Really torn &#8211; this 5G bioshield USB key comes recommended by a member of the Glastonbury 5G committee. But should I get one for \u00a3283 or 3 for \u00a3799? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oxWAXc1tsf\">pic.twitter.com\/oxWAXc1tsf<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rory Cellan-Jones (@ruskin147) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ruskin147\/status\/1262428420723617792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The makers of 5G bioshields claim to use a &#8220;PROPRIETARY HOLOGRAPHIC NANO-LAYER TECHNOLOGY&#8221; to,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>provide protection for\u00a0 your home and family,\u00a0 thanks to the wearable holographic nano-layer catalyser, which can be worn or placed near to a smartphone or any other electrical, radiation or EMF emitting device.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This is of course bullshit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it is bullshit that sells at \u00a3283.00 and is endorsed by the good denizens of Glastonbury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Variations of such devices have been around for many years, peddled to protect you from the every increasing dangers of 3G, WiFi, 4G and now 5G. Every few years, a new scare comes along to keep selling such devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I bought one a few years ago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The device I bought was from a chap called Gary Johnson, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>a qualified Homoeopath, Subtle Energy\u00a0engineer and lecturer in health &amp; environmental analysis. Developing the art and science of mental\/emotional\/physical\u00a0 healing for 28 years.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Gary sells a number of solutions to the problems of mobile radiation. He has updated his range somewhat since I bought my device a few years back but a full house solution will set you back about \u00a3200. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Gary\u00a0has devised a unique Bio-Feedback analysis system that tests an individuals mental, emotional, physical and environmental characteristics, \u00a0and with the aid of advanced homoeopathic and vibrational remedy programs, has helped many people\u00a0from all walks of life, nationally and internationally\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, most of the people of Glastonbury are well intentioned, if not deluded, when they sell their herb bundles and crystal harmonisers. But how can you sell an electronic device to &#8216;neutralise radiation&#8217; and be &#8216;well intentioned&#8217;?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I opened the box to find out what is inside &#8211; the slideshow will take you through my discoveries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-soliloquy-soliloquywp\"><div aria-live=\"polite\" id=\"soliloquy-container-168060870_1\" class=\"soliloquy-container soliloquy-transition-fade  soliloquy-theme-base\" style=\"max-width:700px;max-height:500px;\"><ul id=\"soliloquy-168060870_1\" class=\"soliloquy-slider soliloquy-slides soliloquy-wrap soliloquy-clear\"><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-1 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-168060840\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quackometer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2020-05-19-at-11.05.24-1-700x500_c.png\" alt=\"Screenshot-2020-05-19-at-11.05.24-1\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">The EMF Protector is a small box (approx  9x6cm) with a nice image of a cell phone mast on one side to remind you what this device is for. And marked \"Celltec - 'mini' EMR Protection.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-2 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-168060841\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quackometer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2020-05-19-at-11.04.46-1-700x500_c.png\" alt=\"Screenshot-2020-05-19-at-11.04.46-1\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">On the side is a rocker switch and a small green LED to let you know when the device is on and 'working'. <\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-3 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-168060839\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quackometer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2020-05-19-at-11.05.49-700x500_c.png\" alt=\"The Battery\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Sliding off the battery compartment reveals that we need a standard 9V battery to make this thing work. Being sceptical, those fours screws desperately need removing...<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-4 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-168060838\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quackometer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2020-05-19-at-11.06.13-700x500_c.png\" alt=\"How does it work?\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Let's get to work on understanding what this box does...<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-5 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-168060836\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quackometer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2020-05-19-at-11.06.58-700x500_c.png\" alt=\"The workings of the Celltec\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">So, it is not too complex inside. No microchips or printed circuit boards that would make it hard to work out what it was doing. Just a few wires and an odd looking copper device with a coil? What could that be doing?<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-6 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-168060834\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quackometer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2020-05-19-at-11.07.39-700x500_c.png\" alt=\"The gap\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Whatever the copper device is doing, it is not electrically connected to the battery. Those wires have a gap and so no voltage is applied.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-7 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-168060835\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quackometer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2020-05-19-at-11.07.26-700x500_c.png\" alt=\"The coil\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">And even more curious, the copper coil is not insulated from the copper tube device. So, it is not clear what function this could have. It looks purely decorative.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-8 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-168060833\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quackometer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2020-05-19-at-11.07.55-700x500_c.png\" alt=\"JW15\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">The markings on the copper device suggest this is no more than a 2 inch long piece of 15mm domestic copper plumbing pipe with some end caps stuck on each side. It does nothing.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-9 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-168060873\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-9\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quackometer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2020-05-19-at-12.47.43-700x500_c.png\" alt=\"question\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">So, what is the electric device doing? This is where it gets technical. With careful analysis I am able to present a full circuit diagram to explain this devices inner workings...<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-10 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-168060837\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-10\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quackometer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2020-05-19-at-11.06.31-700x500_c.png\" alt=\"Shit Torch\" \/><div class=\"soliloquy-caption\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Here it is in all its glory. A switch, a battery and an LED light. In other words, this device is a \u00a350 shit torch.<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><noscript><style type=\"text\/css\">#soliloquy-container-168060870_1{opacity:1}<\/style><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, I live a few miles outside of Glastonbury, and despite what you may think, knowing my 15 years or more debunking quackery, I am fairly tolerant of its eccentricities. There is no deception that what goes on in Glastonbury is not deeply alternative and spiritual. There is no pretence that the dreamcatchers and divine goddess workshops are anything other than mystical in nature. Pseudoscience is not prominent. The economy thrives on everyone selling each other scented candles and skull ashtrays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you do hear of pilgrimages of people in the last days of cancer seeking help desperately. I am not beyond thinking that some may find comfort in the yurts of shamen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the 5G conspiracies, especially as they are now so tightly coupled to COVID-19 conspracies, and blended together with a strong dollop of anti-vaccine denialism, mean that people will die. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that is something Glastonbury ought to be shamed of. It is not too late for the town council to act firmly here. Leave the mysticism to the High Priestesses on the High Street. As responsible officers of the town, pseudoscience and deception have no place, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>What is in those boxes that claim to protect you from 5G radiation? 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