Robin Scholz
From left, Fred German, Matt Miller and Tod Courtney of Delcross Technologies show a computer screen displaying an airplane cockpit (upper left), a cross view of a cable (upper right) and a wiring diagram (bottom left) at their office in Champaign last week.
CHAMPAIGN – If you've ever taken a commercial airline flight, you've heard the familiar warning to turn off all cell phones and electronic devices before takeoff.
The reason: The signals might interfere with the plane's electronic communications systems.
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