Topic: Cell Towers

8 chapters across the catalog

Second Half of Show
Episode 1844 1:39:24 - 1:41:08

1844: Second Half of Show

Directed Energy Patent, Thought Scrambling Technology

Patent US 7629991 B2 describes a multifunctional radio frequency directed energy system capable of being used for "thought scrambling." The hosts discuss the public nature of patents and the potential for such technology to be used against news readers or the general public via cell tower-like antennas.

LIE-DAR
Episode 1637 1:59:16 - 2:02:13

1637: LIE-DAR

Cell Phone Dependency, GPS and SOS Mode

The AT&T outage highlighted the public's extreme dependency on mobile technology, with many users reporting that their GPS failed alongside their cellular service. This occurs because most modern phones rely on cell tower triangulation for accurate positioning. The appearance of "SOS only" on screens caused significant anxiety among users who did not understand the technical meaning of the status, leading some to flood 911 centers with non-emergency calls.

Upcycling Ruminants
Episode 1492 34:55 - 38:11

1492: Upcycling Ruminants

European Energy Crisis, Cell Tower Power Conservation

Europe is facing a severe energy shortage following the cutoff of Russian gas, leading to a rush to build LNG terminals. Reports suggest that some mobile networks in the EU may turn off cell towers at night to conserve electricity during the winter. The transition to clean hydrogen is being promoted as the long-term solution to the continent's reliance on fossil fuels.

Honk Honk
Episode 1422 2:44:16 - 2:45:54

1422: Honk Honk

Manchester Blizzard Meetup, Chemtrails, and Orgone Generators

Despite a blizzard in Manchester, Connecticut, a group of listeners gathers at the Hungry Tiger. The meetup report features "wasted" attendees discussing the placement of orgone generators near cell towers to combat chemtrails and radiation. The hosts joke about future archaeologists finding these recordings and concluding that the 2022 population was constantly "plastered."

Fifth Column
Episode 686 2:00:09 - 2:03:42

686: Fifth Column

FBI Stingrays, Dirtboxes and Aerial Surveillance

The FBI is reportedly using "Stingrays" and "Dirtboxes" attached to light aircraft to mimic cell towers and intercept mobile phone data across entire cities. A Wall Street Journal report indicates these devices can scoop up data from thousands of innocent citizens while searching for a single suspect. The hosts announce that a producer with field experience will be providing technical details on how these "electronic dragnets" operate.

Flood the Zone
Episode 647 2:00:48 - 2:03:53

647: Flood the Zone

Stingray Surveillance, Tacoma Police and Cell Phone Tracking

The Tacoma Police Department's use of "Stingray" technology is highlighted, which spoofs cell phone towers to intercept data from mobile devices. While marketed as a tool to find bombers, the ACLU reports its primary use is for drug investigations. A news anchor's mispronunciation of the "Patriot Act" as the "Patriotic Act" is noted.

Seven Proxies
Episode 600 56:08 - 59:12

600: Seven Proxies

Stingray Surveillance, Sacramento Police, Cell Tower Spoofing

Leaked documents from Sacramento reveal that local police departments are using "Stingray" devices to secretly collect location data and intercept cell phone signals. These devices pose as legitimate cell towers to gather information on everyone within a specific radius. The report notes that Miami-Dade police specifically sought these tools to monitor protesters at international conferences.

Tripwire
Episode 434 1:50:27 - 1:55:21

434: Tripwire

MERS Database, Foreclosure Crisis, Cell Tower Licensing

A former employee of MERS (Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems) describes the company's database as a primary cause of the foreclosure crisis due to inaccurate record-keeping. In a separate discussion, a telecommunications expert explains that the government keeps cell tower power low to maximize license fees from a higher number of individual cells.