YooHoo...The Phantom emits a low frequency signal along with a light...
There's no license required for a "Light Emitting Device"...let alone a
license required for such a low powered signal. CB's put out more.
- Bernd
(And it's LEGAL in Texas!)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Mike
Gibbons
Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 1999 8:05 PM
To: dakota trucks
Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: Spank? Well sort of..but funny (radar jammers)
Radar jammers are not just illegal in your state, they are illegal by
Federal Law (nationwide). A jammer works by emitting a 'scrambler' signal
on the same frequency that the radar unit is operating. This extra return
signal confuses the radar unit into thinking you are actually going a
different speed or causes it to display a blank or error. The FCC regulates
the emissions of all radio signals in the U.S. Since a 'jammer' is emitting
a signal, it falls under their jurisdiction. It is, as far as the feds are
concerned, a radio station. Since a 'jammer' is operating on the same freq.
as a radar unit, cops don't necessarily detect this signal as every other
radar unit in the area (including his own) would mask the jammer's signal.
Most cops have the ability to detect certain 'dirty' radar detectors, but
this is a different issue. Remember that a jammer MUST operate on the
correct freq. Jammers, by their own illegal nature, rarely have the quality
components to operate in a stable manner on a precise freq. Radar units
operate on different freq's themselves (X, K, Ka, Wideband). You would have
to have a jammer for each freq. to be truly effective. Laser jammers, on
the other hand, operate in a frequency range much higher (very close to
light) and at this time are not governed by the FCC. Due to the very narrow
beam of laser (roughly 6" at 1000 yards) however, it is highly unlikely
that you would be able to effectively 'jam' one of these devices. But since
laser is not in widespread use, this is academic. Bottom line, radar
jammers are a federal offense in any state. If you get caught with one,
Uncle Sam could get VERY nasty with you. Operating an illegal radio station
interferes with public safety and national defense. Save your money for a
good mod. for your truck. Most (99.999999%) of the so called kits and plans
sold in the back of Popular Mechanics mag. are there simply to separate you
from your money.
Mike G.
GROL and Restricted Radiotelephone Operators License
(Required by Federal Communications Commission and Federal Aviation Admin.
to operate and repair communication and avionics in maritime and aviation
use)
Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: Spank? Well sort of..but funny
This is for you folks that have a radar jammer. Although illegal to use in
my state, I've been considering looking into them. My concern is can the
cops determine you have one? (ie. does it shoot a constant speed back at
the cop radar, like 33 mph) In which case they know if they get a constant
33 mph that you probably have one. I've got a radar detector now, but I've
still managed to get 3 tickets over the past 8 years with it!(I've upgraded
the detector as new radar technology evolves). Any thoughts (Bernd)?
TIA
Kurt
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