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Use an iPod Mini to Broadcast Pirate Radio

Posted by pudge on from the mmmm-pirates dept.

StJefferson writes "Ever want to silence the urban assault vehicle beside you at the stop light, pounding out gangster angst at orthodontia-rattling volumes? Now you can, and here's how, courtesy Engadget."

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  1. YAY! by theJerk242 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Alright! A whole new way to piss people off behind the wheel! My fog horn idea is nothing compared to this! ;)

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  2. Re:From the no-shit-sherlock dept. by Jbrecken · · Score: 5, Funny
    Then--get this--find somebody listening to a radio and use your iPod to broadcast on the same station that radio is tuned to!
    It's just like Mr. Microphone!
    "Hey Good Looking! We'll be back to pick you up later!"
  3. ever want to silence a website... by ErikRed1488 · · Score: 5, Funny

    here's how.

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  4. that's what I love by Savatte · · Score: 5, Funny

    urban assault vehicle beside you at the stop light, pounding out gangster angst

    This is why I come to slashdot: news without bias or snide remarks

  5. Re:great idea, but would never work... by Snorklefish · · Score: 5, Funny

    Agreed... But imagine the look on some snot-nosed punk if you DID turn his bad-boy bass into ABBA's greatest hits.

  6. Re:great idea, but would never work... by kzinti · · Score: 5, Funny

    Agreed. An iPod mini with a tiny FM transmitter seems an underpowered solution to this problem. A better answer would be a directed electromag pulse to burn out the electronics in the gangsta's CD player, his amps, AND his car's ignition. Then you just need the middle-finger salute as you drive off, leaving him in befuddled silence. HA!

  7. Re:Jesus, and you thought Spam was bad... by wrf3 · · Score: 5, Funny

    So much for "everything's bigger in Texas".

  8. I would prefer... by Atario · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...a directed EM pulse. Advantages:
    • Permanently disables audio system, thus providing relief to not only yourself, but others down the road as well
    • Effective against playback devices as well as radios (when was the last time you heard obnoxious idiots like this playing the radio?)
    • You might be able to take out their engine electronics as well, thus stranding them while you take off, smiling quietly to yourself
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  9. Re:From the no-shit-sherlock dept. by ConceptJunkie · · Score: 5, Funny

    Since decibels are a logarithmic unit of measurement, it's more like "we are talking desruction of the universe". ...and people think Apple is better.

    "Honey, Jimmy destroyed the universe again."
    "That's it! I'm writing that Steve Jobs a nasty letter!"

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  10. Better Solution - SPARK GAP TRANSMITTER by SCUBA+Instructor · · Score: 5, Funny

    Your're not gonna silence the other guy's loud car stereo, instead you're gonna launch him about 40 feet into the air! The FCC might tend to frown on you if they see you doing it; If you want to rule the airways for several blocks around your vehicle on all frequencies AM and FM simultaneously, and even screw up the guys CD audio, just build a spark gap transmitter and transmit either CW or voice (if you could call it that). The more RF output power the better! You could even connect a dynamotor to your auto fan belt (run it in tandem with your generator) and pump out 1000 watts+ RF! Then you'll bring the whole bay area to its knees! I think you might want to place your iPod in a well shielded box or just leave it at home while using the spark gap. This is technology from the 1920's !! Here's a sample schematic: http://w1.859.telia.com/~u85920178/tx/sparky.htm Oh yeah, be real careful - RF burns are no fun.