Posted by deirdrehbrt on March 22, 2006, at 19:42:56
In reply to Re: ray guns, directed energy weapons.. » caraher, posted by lostforwards on March 22, 2006, at 9:48:47
Lostforwards,
I know that you believe strongly in some of this technology. Some of what you believe though, may not be entirely accurate. For example, the voice-to-skull technology which you reference, and the documents you point to have some errors.\
Most important of these is the concept that it is impossible to shield oneself from such attacks. As this sort of attack is possible to be accomplished via modified Amateur Radio equipment operating in the 450MHz or 1.2 GHz bands, it is quite easy to shield oneself from these frequencies. Any proper RF shield will work. A microwave oven works directly opposite this technique, shielding the outside from the RF field within.
If an article is in error on such simple facts, it would not be unwise to question other assumptions posed.
Lastly, Amateur equipment, if used would likely be noticed, especially by other amateurs, or hams as they are called. Many amateurs engage in a sport called fox-hunting. In this sport, a transmitter is hidden, and the contest is to find said transmitter in the shortest amount of time. If someone were operating a sort of rogue transmitter on amateur bands, it would likely be heard, and when heard, located and reported to the FCC.
Also, if such equipment is being used, it would be noticed on an instrument called a field-strength meter. This instrument reports the density of RF fields in a given area. If you are seriously concerned about such a problem, an instrument such as this could confirm or disprove your suspicions.
If you're wondering if I really know what I'm talking about, my last job was as an engineer, and I also held an Amateur Radio General Class license. (I may renew it this year, but I'm not currently licensed. It expired last August, and I have a year to renew it.)
Honestly, I really don't believe you have a great deal to be worried about. If you want to prove it though, that's one technique.
Blessings,
--Dee.
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