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U.S. Government Sometimes Jams Keyless Car Locks?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the can-they-jam-cel-phones-too-please dept.

PizzaFace writes "The Washington Post reports that in certain towns (generally near military bases), on certain days (such as the day an aircraft carrier returns to port), keyless car entry systems and remote garage door openers mysteriously fail. While some frustrated motorists blame aliens, the FCC says the jammed frequencies belong to the U.S. military. The good ol' Post even tracks down a government contractor who all-but-confirms the source of the interference."

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  1. Re:i knew this was going to happen by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Dammit man! If you knew, why didn't you tell somebody!? To think this could have all been avoided. Nice going, you lazy git!

  2. Re:This might explain why by DAldredge · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Because rader units just not float in the air. They have to be put someplace, what do you thing the control towers use?