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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. "Insert Joisey-joke here. " -- NOT FUNNY by quakeslut · · Score: 0, Troll

    OK. I'm from New Jersey and I don't appreciate jokes making fun of my state. It's not cool and it's not funny.

    How about if I made some FAT jokes about overweight computer programmers? I bet that'd feel shitty too.

    Let's keep the insults to a minimum...
    thanks.

  2. Well by UniverseIsADoughnut · · Score: 0, Troll

    Boston broke New Jersey, go Boston!

    Now if NJ would split off at the Delaware River and fall into the ocean PA would be even better, well if it takes Philly with it (like it's part of PA anyways).

  3. Insert Joisey-joke here. by orbital3 · · Score: 1, Troll

    It stinks!

  4. Who by The+Bungi · · Score: 1, Troll
    The Fuck Cares?

    Is my "karma" gone yet?

    Kewl.

    Hey crackhead moderators, look at this too! I'm flaunting the Slashbork system! Do something about it, quick!!!

  5. Does this mean... by nathanh · · Score: 2, Troll

    ... the radio waves are noisy in joisey?