[FedCom] Media Advisory for Garage Door Openers in Rhode Island

[~Bill]

NEWPORT, R.I. - A new Navy radio system meant to open communications is
having an unexpected jamming effect on an unusual target - Rhode Island
garage doors.
The Newport Daily News reports Tuesday that the radio system recently
brought on line at Newport's naval base operates on the same frequencies as
some remote garage door openers. The interference leaves the openers
ineffective.  

Naval officials say the base started using the system May 5.

One garage-door manufacturer says 30 customers in the area have reported
malfunctioning garage openers due to interference from the new radio system.


Wall-mounted openers, which don't rely on radio waves, are unaffected. Naval
officials say they did not know that the system would interfere with garage
door openers.
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/national/northeast/view/20110517navy_radio_
system_jams_garage_door_openers_in_ri/srvc=home&position=recent

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Amazing the Last line of "Did not know".  This has occurred ALL Over the
Country as the system has been brought on-line, and their own Press Release
comments that the Garage Doors operate on a Non Protected Wireless System.

O well.   So, for those in RI and probably CT, time to search the 380-400
for a P25 Radio System.

Here is a nice link to Various installations that might get the ELMR Radio
System
http://www.cnic.navy.mil/CNIC_HQ_Site/RegionsAndInstallations/index.htm


Bill Dunn           N1KUG
Cruise Ship Frequencies
http://scanmaritime.com/