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Boston TV Signals Disrupting Police Radio in NJ

Posted by michael on from the donutus-interruptus dept.

jeffy124 writes "WCVB, a digital TV station in Boston, is disrupting police radio communications in South Jersey. It seems that under certain weather conditions, the signal reaches here travels 270 miles (it's normally 50) and blacks out the police frequencies, making communication between officers and from 911 call centers impossible. The article seems to suggest that as more TV stations go digital, more small-town police radio will be affected, as the digital signal is significantly stronger than analog. Insert Joisey-joke here."

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  1. I think it's a safe bet... by NotAnotherReboot · · Score: 5, Funny

    I think it's a safe bet that we'll see more donut commercials on digital television broadcasts- it ensures that it reaches the best possible demographic that will be influenced by donut commercials (cops, of course).

    1. Re:I think it's a safe bet... by Xenographic · · Score: 3, Funny

      Well, you've forgotten about the recent economic downturn. I never realized just how bad it was until a friend told me about a cop who was a friend of theirs. It was so pathetic somehow--with his budget, he could no longer afford donuts... :]

    2. Re:I think it's a safe bet... by MeatMan · · Score: 2, Funny

      You're living in the days of Mod Squad and Adam-12. Come out of your cave once in awhile. You think you're being funny, and it possibly would have been... 20 years ago. It's an immature and childish cliche' to suggest Law Enforcement Officers are donut gobbling neanderthals. The fact is, the vast majority of L.E. Officers are physically fit and avoid eating donuts or camping at donut shops. Donuts are for couch potato computer nerds who have nothing better to do than flame people who would give their lives to save your and your loved ones, and have... far too much for the likes of you. The tables have turned NotAnotherReboot, YOU are the demographic they seek to entice.

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  2. Joisey Joke by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    NJ got all the toxic waste dumps. You see, California drew the short straw and got all the lawyers.

    1. Re:Joisey Joke by Lucas+Membrane · · Score: 5, Funny

      It's true about NJ mosquitoes. They've adapted and actually are attracted to mosquito repellant. When a busload of tourists comes to the Jersey Shore from NYC loaded with mosquito repellent, the mosquitoes go into such a frenzy that they actually bite the picture of the greyhound on the side of the bus. Within a few hours, the bus is so swollen that it can't fit back through the Lincoln Tunnel.

  3. Did someone say 'Joisey joke'? by Skirwan · · Score: 4, Funny
    Insert Joisey-joke here.
    I broadcast in Joisey. Do you broadcast in Joisey? I broadcast in Joisey.

    Really? What frequency?

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  4. Re:"Insert Joisey-joke here. " -- NOT FUNNY by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Someone who's name is quakeslut doesn't want to be made fun of? If you notice, the fat programmers make fun of themselves all the time around here anyway.

  5. Re:"Insert Joisey-joke here. " -- NOT FUNNY by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    I'm not gay, no dick goes in my ass

    Only in California do you have to state these as two separate items

  6. Re:Joisey Joke? by Alien+Being · · Score: 2, Funny

    "(head up to Northern NJ to see what I mean)"

    What exit?

  7. Re:Laser light show by fenix+down · · Score: 1, Funny

    Nice work with the civilized response there. I was gonna go with "Fuck you, bitch. North Jersey knows where you live! Ass whore!" but I like yours better.

    Damn South Jerseyans

  8. Cutting into signals... by euxneks · · Score: 4, Funny

    [cop] breaker breaker we have a
    *shhkt*
    Johnny!. Don't you walk out on
    *shhhkkt*
    a caucasian male running down to
    *shhkkt*
    The LOVE boat...
    *shhlkt*
    suspect changing direction, now he
    *shhhkkt*
    was the president of the united states, saying
    *shhhkt*
    God dammit! where the hell is that
    *shhkt*
    sheik condom. Barely there for the most pleasure

    =)

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    1. Re:Cutting into signals... by Veovis · · Score: 3, Funny

      Digital TV to Police: Can you hear me now? Good!!!

  9. joizey accent? by doubleyou · · Score: 2, Funny

    Insert Joisey-joke here.

    Hey! We don't really tawk like that.

  10. Re:PEOPLE FROM JERESY--STAND UP!! by jag164 · · Score: 2, Funny
    Live from Montclair, NJ!!!

    Let the Jersey jokes continue!

    Why are New Yorkers so damned Depressed?

    B/C the light at the end of their tunnel is New Jersey.

  11. Re:"Insert Joisey-joke here. " -- NOT FUNNY by rhysweatherley · · Score: 4, Funny
    How about if I made some FAT jokes ...

    Make all the jokes you like about File Allocation Tables. See if we care. This is a Microsoft-bashing site after all.

  12. One man responded when asked... by Kaz+Riprock · · Score: 2, Funny

    Reporter: How does this make you feel, knowing that cops may not be able to receive necessary 911 information? Area Man: Heh, heh. Fuggiddaboudit.

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  13. Re:Same frequencies? by MisterFancypants · · Score: 5, Funny

    The links go to articles? Fascinating!

  14. Insert Joisey-joke here. by evilviper · · Score: 5, Funny
    Insert Joisey-joke here.


    Geena Davis: "Easy, sport. I got myself out of Beirut once, I think I can get out of New Jersey."

    Sam Jackson: "Yeah, well don't be so sure. Others have tried and failed... The entire population, in fact."

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  15. Re:Ok, that's it, I am suing by MajroMax · · Score: 5, Funny
    "Slashdot, new for nerds, stuff that matters"

    First there was the pumpkin PC, then the Dune book, and now a story that takes pertains only to NJ. I am officially suing slashdot for breach of contract.

    You must be new here.

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  16. Jersey by magic · · Score: 2, Funny
    The irony is that it is impossible to get a decent TV or radio signal in Jersey normally...


    -magic