Path: utzoo!telecom-request Date: Fri, 21 Jun 91 17:58:04 GMT From: Dave Rubin Newsgroups: comp.dcom.telecom Subject: Is Cellular Phone Jamming Possible? Reply-To: drubin@prism.poly.edu (Dave Rubin) Message-ID: Organization: Polytechnic University, New York Sender: Telecom@eecs.nwu.edu Approved: Telecom@eecs.nwu.edu X-Submissions-To: telecom@eecs.nwu.edu X-Administrivia-To: telecom-request@eecs.nwu.edu X-Telecom-Digest: Volume 11, Issue 480, Message 5 of 11 Lines: 21 I was wondering if it was possible to jam the signal of a cellular phone to prevent effective communication. The reason I ask is that a new automobile anti-theft system, called "Intercept" has recently been introduced. This system uses a cellular phone to alert a central station as to the whereabouts of the stolen automobile, and the station can also send a signal to the car to turn off its engine. It would seem that if a car thief can get his hands on a device to jam a cellular phone signal, the "Intercept" system would be useless. Any info would be appreciated ... please respond via E-mail. Dave Rubin Polytechnic University drubin@prism.poly.edu [Moderator's Note: But please copy the Digest with your replies. PAT]