Please let your readers know that GPS jammers are illegal to own, operate, and market in the United States.
While I can understand that someone
could make the personal decision that their personal privacy justifies blocking
GPS tracking, please be aware that these GPS jammers are very effective and can
jam an area up to a mile in diameter.
There was well-publicized incident of
a personal GPS jammer that shut down the aircraft landing aid at the Newark,
New Jersey airport. And there are documented cases of organized crime using GPS jammers
in Europe to hide their theft of high-value cargo trucks. Due to
these incidents, and other reasons, the government is
actively pursuing effective GPS-jammer locator systems.
I would propose to you and your
readers to consider the risks before considering such a device. While it may
make a great plot device for a novel, I would not personally own one.
Respectfully, - S.G. in Virginia
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