The prospect of using illegal signal jammers in theaters to prevent phone disruptions is debated. While jammers would ensure silence, they pose a significant safety risk by preventing emergency 911 calls during medical crises, such as heart attacks.
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The prospect of using illegal signal jammers in theaters to prevent phone disruptions is debated. While jammers would ensure silence, they pose a significant safety risk by preventing emergency 911 calls during medical crises, such as heart attacks.
BART Cell Phone Shutdown, San Francisco Protests
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system's decision to shut down cell phone service to prevent a protest is discussed. The hosts speculate on whether BART used a jammer or simply deactivated a microcell/repeater within the stations. They criticize the lack of technical expertise in the reporting of the event.