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I have this adjustable antenna which I've been using for receiving various satellites which broadcast in the VHF UHF and LBand frequency ranges.
Last weekend, on a whim, I adjusted for appx 31.5 mhz - and had a quick tune across the cordless 'phone channels.
I was quite surprised to find loud signals on all channels. To test the range I called a friend who has such a phone and who lives about 3/4 mile away. I could hear our call and found it in seconds.
So - if you've got a cheaper cordless phone (ie all except the newish DECT models) - then your calls can probably be heard well beyond the normal 'range' of the 'phone.
Think about that when you're making a private call or using your credit card. To protect against being heard like this it is necessary not just to use a normal 'phone for those calls. Also unplug the cordless base station from the telephone circuit. To be certain.
PS - please don't think that I'm some kind of creep who listens into other people's calls. It really was just an experiment. I was quite shocked.
PPS - that baby alarm. It's basically a 'bug'. Normally paired with a fairly cra**y receiver - but tune in with a pro receiver and a pair of headphones and the chances are you can hear stuff in other rooms too.
Last weekend, on a whim, I adjusted for appx 31.5 mhz - and had a quick tune across the cordless 'phone channels.
I was quite surprised to find loud signals on all channels. To test the range I called a friend who has such a phone and who lives about 3/4 mile away. I could hear our call and found it in seconds.
So - if you've got a cheaper cordless phone (ie all except the newish DECT models) - then your calls can probably be heard well beyond the normal 'range' of the 'phone.
Think about that when you're making a private call or using your credit card. To protect against being heard like this it is necessary not just to use a normal 'phone for those calls. Also unplug the cordless base station from the telephone circuit. To be certain.
PS - please don't think that I'm some kind of creep who listens into other people's calls. It really was just an experiment. I was quite shocked.
PPS - that baby alarm. It's basically a 'bug'. Normally paired with a fairly cra**y receiver - but tune in with a pro receiver and a pair of headphones and the chances are you can hear stuff in other rooms too.