signal jammer

Wireless communication silencer

A signal jammer is a device that blocks or disrupts wireless communications by transmitting interference on the same frequencies used by cell phones, GPS, Wi-Fi, or other radio signals.

Jammers prevent devices within range from sending or receiving transmissions: The thieves used a signal jammer to disable the car's GPS tracker.

Signal jammers are illegal for civilian use in many countries because they can interfere with emergency communications.

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radio waves · disruptor · static · noise · white noise · illegal · cellular · cell phone · dead zone · GPS · suppressor · electronic · electronic warfare · warfare · countermeasure · military · black ops · prison

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Opposites
signal transmission function

signal jammerreceiver

One who accepts transmission

radio receiver · transmitter · signal booster · repeater · radio transmitter

communication intent

signal jammersignal booster

Amplifies wireless transmission strength

amplifier · range extender · WiFi extender · repeater · broadcast tower

Family

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G