MalReynoldsMicrowave as ad-hoc Faraday cage?
Showroom7561Stick your phone in it and test:
Make a phone call to it and see if it rings.
See if it remains connected to WiFi and data.
See if Bluetooth can be connected.
Considering the amount of outside interference it causes, I don’t think it’s as effective as a true Faraday cage, though.
Considering there’s a thing emitting at 800-1000W in there I would say they are pretty effective faraday cages.
I’ve never had any interferences.
I played online games with some people who mentioned their wifi signal drops whenever someone operates the microwave in the kitchen. (Also, other people had problems when certain old neon lights next to their room were on.)
I’ve never had that problem, a few minutes ago I tried to make a call and put the phone in the microwave, the moment I closed the door it cut the call.
I’d be worried if I had a leaky microwave.
Are they opening the door while its running? Turning it off before opening the door might help.
I have never encountered a microwave oven that wouldn’t immediately shut down the magnetron when the door is opened.
They do, however they can release a short burst of radiation after the door has opened and before the oven turns off that can affect wireless networks.