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- From: davoli@natinst.com (Russell J. Davoli)
- Newsgroups: rec.autos
- Subject: Re: Oregon Microwave's Radar Jammer
- Message-ID: <1992Jul29.171518.19568@natinst.com>
- Date: 29 Jul 92 17:15:18 GMT
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- In article <13755@auspex-gw.auspex.com>, tpickett@auspex.com (Tom Pickett) writes:
- >
- > In article <7529@public.BTR.COM>, jbauman@btr.btr.com writes:
- > > Several years ago, a company called Oregon Microwave sold plans for
- > > a K band radar jammer, as well as complete units ($235!). Did anyone
- > > out there build one of the units, or buy one? Is the company still
- > > in business? They were located in Portland on Barbur Blvd.
- >
- > If Mr. Bauman likes I think I know where the plans to this device are
- > located (one of my drawers). As I recall the cost to build one of these
- > units was somewhat high dur to the necessity to purchase an expensive
- > microwave horn. I think it cost too much to build at the time...
-
- Regardless of whether a radar jammer is bought or built, isn't it illegal to
- actually use one in your car while driving on the road? I'm pretty sure that
- I heard from somewhere that use of such devices is against the law and that
- a cop can pull you over if his radar unit gives unusual results when you drive
- by, esp. if you look like you're speeding. I can't remember what the penalty
- is supposed to be, but I'm sure that would depend on the state.
-
- In the same vein, I think it was also supposed to be perfectly fine if your
- car confused the radar through passive means, such as getting your car painted
- with Stealth Bomber paint. I seem to remember hearing about "stealth" car
- bras that were supposed to do something like this, but I don't know if these
- really exist either.
-
- -- Russell Davoli
-