If you are saying it's illegal to own one, then why is it OK for companies
to sell (and make?) them in the U.S. when jamming is the product's intended
use?
Dave
98 Durango SLT+ 4x4 5.9L
Eastpointe, MI
>From: "The Man From Utopia" <tmfu@home.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: "DML" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: DML: (radar jammers)
>Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 18:52:01 -0400
>
>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.
>
>Can you quote FCC Part and chapter?The reason I ask is that at certain
>frequencies and wattages you are allowed to run a radio station. The
>wattages on these things are so small that the FCC may not even restrict
>usage of these devices. With CB for example(up until they did not require
>licensing) you can use a 100mW transceiver without a license. The FCC has
>allocations for unlicensed broadcast use at very low wattage(good for a
>couple of city blocks).
>
>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)
>
>Greg (Advanced-Extra Class HAM / CRTO)
>95 DSCC v6 5spd
>Rahway NJ
>
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