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> I hope the cable company bought the "mortified" TV owner (possibly old/poor) a new TV because they've done nothing obviously wrong. I'm pretty sure you're no

> I hope the cable company bought the "mortified" TV owner (possibly old/poor) a new TV because they've done nothing obviously wrong. I'm pretty sure you're not allowed to jam public signals village-wide: https://www.fcc.gov/general/jammer-enforcement https://www.fcc.gov/general/jammer-enforcement

mellosouls 6y ago
If they clicked on the "jam public signals village-wide" labelled button rather than the "on" button, fair enough.
fredley 6y ago
When's the last time you checked if any of your electronics were emitting a jamming signal?
- thinkloop 6y ago
  Never, you? If I did though and found that one of my devices was harming my neighbors I wouldn't expect gifts.
  - mellosouls 6y ago
    It's not just that, its the way they have been made to feel they are at fault for using a device in good faith presumably for many years, with a news story plastered all over the world about how they've caused problems (even though they are - as yet - anonymous). It's a funny story but sounds like a potentially harsh impact on them - and why should they just be told to stop using something with no alternative option presented? Anyway, good PR for the company given the story has got traction.
- madengr 6y ago
  I’m an amateur radio operator, so about 3 years ago, I spent the weekend going through the house getting rid of items that interfere with the HF spectrum. I found: Two network switches, laptop power supply, dishwasher, streaming music device. My receive antenna (active loop) is about 50 feet from the house. I’m still not satisfied with the interference levels, but it’s not coming from me.
heraclius 6y ago
I should be rather surprised if the FCC were the relevant body in Wales.
- richardwhiuk 6y ago
  Yes, but Ofcom is, and has very similar legislation - https://www.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/interference-enforcement/spectrum-offences/jammers https://www.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/interference-enforcement/s...
  - kube-system 6y ago
    The TV isn’t a jammer though, it’s a misbehaving device. Both Ofcom, the FCC, and most regulatory bodies handle intentional interference differently than accidental interference. You still aren’t supposed to operate misbehaving devices, but regulators generally realize you might not know your device is bad.
    - richardwhiuk 6y ago
      Sure.
- kube-system 6y ago
  I was curious so I looked up UKs regulations. The phrasing that UK’s regulatory authority uses regarding interference is very similar to the FCCs part 15 regulations. > Anyone using electrical apparatus is responsible for ensuring that it does not cause harmful interference to others. If this happens, we may require the user to rectify the situation. https://www.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/interference-enforcement https://www.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/interference-enforcement
- formerly_proven 6y ago
  Law concerning radio is very close to universal law.
  - lima 6y ago
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mellosouls 6y ago

If they clicked on the "jam public signals village-wide" labelled button rather than the "on" button, fair enough.

fredley 6y ago

When's the last time you checked if any of your electronics were emitting a jamming signal?

thinkloop 6y ago
Never, you? If I did though and found that one of my devices was harming my neighbors I wouldn't expect gifts.
- mellosouls 6y ago
  It's not just that, its the way they have been made to feel they are at fault for using a device in good faith presumably for many years, with a news story plastered all over the world about how they've caused problems (even though they are - as yet - anonymous). It's a funny story but sounds like a potentially harsh impact on them - and why should they just be told to stop using something with no alternative option presented? Anyway, good PR for the company given the story has got traction.
madengr 6y ago
I’m an amateur radio operator, so about 3 years ago, I spent the weekend going through the house getting rid of items that interfere with the HF spectrum. I found: Two network switches, laptop power supply, dishwasher, streaming music device. My receive antenna (active loop) is about 50 feet from the house. I’m still not satisfied with the interference levels, but it’s not coming from me.

heraclius 6y ago

I should be rather surprised if the FCC were the relevant body in Wales.

richardwhiuk 6y ago
Yes, but Ofcom is, and has very similar legislation - https://www.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/interference-enforcement/spectrum-offences/jammers https://www.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/interference-enforcement/s...
- kube-system 6y ago
  The TV isn’t a jammer though, it’s a misbehaving device. Both Ofcom, the FCC, and most regulatory bodies handle intentional interference differently than accidental interference. You still aren’t supposed to operate misbehaving devices, but regulators generally realize you might not know your device is bad.
  - richardwhiuk 6y ago
    Sure.
kube-system 6y ago
I was curious so I looked up UKs regulations. The phrasing that UK’s regulatory authority uses regarding interference is very similar to the FCCs part 15 regulations. > Anyone using electrical apparatus is responsible for ensuring that it does not cause harmful interference to others. If this happens, we may require the user to rectify the situation. https://www.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/interference-enforcement https://www.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/interference-enforcement
formerly_proven 6y ago
Law concerning radio is very close to universal law.
- lima 6y ago

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