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Originally Posted by squirrel
I'm confused about why you think rules about what happens on the field and pits, applies to people in the stands?
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I do not see anywhere that specifies that the quoted rule applies only in the pits or on the field. The rule comes under the category of "At The Events -> FIRST Safety", and is in the same list of bullets as "Do not run in the venue", etc. There is a separate section titled "In the Pits" that specifies pit-specific rules. FIRST has many rules that do not pertain to the pits or the competition floor, like no noisemakers, taping items to walls, bleachers, etc, using objects that would damage the bleachers or floors, not saving seats, etc.
Since the rule is listed with a bullet under a heading of "Safety", it seems they are concerned with wireless interference causing a safety issue. Why would such interference only come from the competition floor or pit area, especially when the pits are typically further away from the field than the stands?
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Originally Posted by squirrel
As has been mentioned, almost everyone in the stands has a bluetooth transmitter with them.
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I can't say that I've seen anyone using a Bluetooth headset in the competition this year. Technically everyone should be turning off the Bluetooth feature on their phones, but from a practical standpoint simply not using Bluetooth accessories should minimize Bluetooth transmissions to near zero. Obviously the scouting system discussed here is producing much more active transmissions.