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Donny · 10-19-2004, 02:07 PM

Read this and tell me how it makes you feel:

http://cnn.netscape.cnn.com/news/sto...73.htm&sc=1110

What else do our TVs do????

Babaganoosh · 10-19-2004, 02:09 PM

Huh?

Where do you get that "big brother" is watching us from that article?

XxXotic · 10-19-2004, 02:10 PM

"In the meantime, van Rossman is keeping the set unplugged - to avoid a fine of up to $10,000 per day if his TV cries wolf again."

Donny · 10-19-2004, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Armed & Hammered
Huh?

Where do you get that "big brother" is watching us from that article?

Think man, think.

If TVs are rigged with devices that send distress signals, WITHOUT the owner's knowledge.... devices that are usually only on airplanes, etc... don't tell me they don't also put other "gadgets" in there as well.

I've heard rumors forever. Something like this makes those rumors more believeable.

Donny · 10-19-2004, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DonovanPhillips
Think man, think.

If TVs are rigged with devices that send distress signals, WITHOUT the owner's knowledge.... devices that are usually only on airplanes, etc... don't tell me they don't also put other "gadgets" in there as well.

I've heard rumors forever. Something like this makes those rumors more believeable.

Rich · 10-19-2004, 02:19 PM

The telescreen fucked up, they're not supposed to start working until Bush is "re-elected" and the real police state starts. Good to know there are devices in our TVs that can alert the police to rush to our house.

Babaganoosh · 10-19-2004, 02:20 PM

Not hardly. I used to be an engineer for Motorola (land-mobile communications or 2-way radio systems). What happened with the TV is what's called a spurious signal. Under certain conditions, a TV could easily generate a signal of 121.5 MHz. Most electrical devices emit RF during their normal operation. I'm sure emitting a signal at 121.5 was not intentional.

Rich · 10-19-2004, 02:22 PM

Watch a site like infowars.com link to that article, and have it disappear in a couple days. Down the memory hole.

crockett · 10-19-2004, 02:22 PM

"They're Here"

BRISK · 10-19-2004, 02:25 PM

WTF?

Babaganoosh · 10-19-2004, 02:30 PM

I've seen some really strange things happen with RF. We had a portable radio that was used by Skywarn (a storm spotting group) that when keyed near another portable, it would trigger near by tornado sirens.

I've seen a radio that could open a garage door. Radios set off fire alarms all the time.

Methodcash Rick · 10-19-2004, 02:38 PM

Donny · 10-19-2004, 02:40 PM

Maybe they're aliens...

EZRhino · 10-19-2004, 02:49 PM

Kind of creepy, I would like to hear the actual techincal cause.

Babaganoosh · 10-19-2004, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EZRhino
Kind of creepy, I would like to hear the actual techincal cause.

It's just a spurious signal. Nothing more. You should see a spectrum analyzer when you turn on any electrical appliance. There are spikes all over the place. Honestly I'm shocked things like this don't happen more often.

Rochard · 10-19-2004, 04:09 PM

When I was in High School the US Navy came to visit our school, and they came in a helicopter they landed on the front lawn of the school. They opened it up for tours, and sure enough some idiot took a portable radio out of the helicopter and stashed it in his locker - setting off the emegency channel. Suddenly our high school was had a dozen helicopters flying over it, and the Navy traced the signal down to the locker.

reynold · 10-20-2004, 01:11 AM

and i thought the TV was my best friend - and now he's spying on me!!

smack · 10-20-2004, 01:31 AM

makes you wonder what that shit does to your brain sitting in front of it all goddamn day.

10-19-2004, 02:07 PM	#1
Donny As you wish... Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 13,754	Big Brother is Watching You. Proof inside. Read this and tell me how it makes you feel: http://cnn.netscape.cnn.com/news/sto...73.htm&sc=1110 What else do our TVs do????

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Babaganoosh ♥♥♥ Likes Hugs ♥♥♥ Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: /home Posts: 15,841	Not hardly. I used to be an engineer for Motorola (land-mobile communications or 2-way radio systems). What happened with the TV is what's called a spurious signal. Under certain conditions, a TV could easily generate a signal of 121.5 MHz. Most electrical devices emit RF during their normal operation. I'm sure emitting a signal at 121.5 was not intentional. __________________ I like pie.

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Rich So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,486	The telescreen fucked up, they're not supposed to start working until Bush is "re-elected" and the real police state starts. Good to know there are devices in our TVs that can alert the police to rush to our house.

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Babaganoosh ♥♥♥ Likes Hugs ♥♥♥ Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: /home Posts: 15,841	I've seen some really strange things happen with RF. We had a portable radio that was used by Skywarn (a storm spotting group) that when keyed near another portable, it would trigger near by tornado sirens. I've seen a radio that could open a garage door. Radios set off fire alarms all the time. __________________ I like pie.

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Donny As you wish... Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 13,754	Maybe they're aliens...

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EZRhino Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: couch Posts: 6,258	Kind of creepy, I would like to hear the actual techincal cause.

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Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 75,132	When I was in High School the US Navy came to visit our school, and they came in a helicopter they landed on the front lawn of the school. They opened it up for tours, and sure enough some idiot took a portable radio out of the helicopter and stashed it in his locker - setting off the emegency channel. Suddenly our high school was had a dozen helicopters flying over it, and the Navy traced the signal down to the locker. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders

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