tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734227976364453218.post8058306942800554367..comments2014-08-20T03:37:10.095-07:00Comments on Spectrum Matters....: Senate Committee ok's "Spectrum Chaos"Nick Ruarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17649942579103990471noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734227976364453218.post-76617218355759755092009-08-15T16:43:32.374-07:002009-08-15T16:43:32.374-07:00While we often agree, I respectfully disagree with...While we often agree, I respectfully disagree with you on the Pandora's box aspect of prison jamming.<br /><br />Yes, if jammers are sold in Radio Shack and available on a do it yourself basis there will be chaos.<br /><br />But the legislation and the pending petition at FCC, http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/retrieve.cgi?native_or_pdf=pdf&id_document=7019934637, deal with a highly regulated approach to jamming which is designed to prevent chaos and would only be permitted at prisons with an adequate buffer area around them to protect 3rd party users.<br /><br />Cell phone use in prisons is a serious problem and the viable options for prison administrators considering budget and staffing constraints are slim.<br /><br />While jamming is not a universal solution, implemented carefully and precisely it can be cost effective and without adverse consequences away from prisons.<br /><br />Hope you can discuss specifics of pending bill and FCC petition.MJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026719682642838870noreply@blogger.com