Spread-spectrum net (vulnerability of)

Matthew J Ghio mg5n+ at andrew.cmu.edu
Wed Oct 13 15:19:59 PDT 1993


> Sure, this is possible. But it doesn't help *that* much. Triangulation
> of signal spots any antenna quickly, and they cut that off immediately.
> You can get increasingly elaborate about hiding the signal source, and
> restoring antennae quickly as they're pinched, but it's sort of a losing
> battle unless you assume real time response by the underground lead by
> a brilliant EE type.

Switching frequencies rapidly to prevent triangulation is still the best
defense.  In my previous post I was just pointing out the silliness in
worrying about someone going around and shooting at transmitters.






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