Re: (radar jammers)

From: Tammy Wilcox (gbay@famvid.com)
Date: Mon Oct 04 1999 - 14:58:43 EDT


yeah well you can go to some auto parts stores and buy a slim jim
but if you get busted with it you have breaking&entering tools toobad for you
paul

Dave G wrote:

> 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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