[aprssig] RFID

[Bob Burns W9RXR]

At 02:53 PM 5/15/2010, Greg D. wrote:
>Uh, this is scary.  What's to prevent someone from reading your RFID 
>tag and cloning your car keys?  If not the car, what do they unlock?

Guys, are we talking about the security "chip" that's built into the key?

If so, all that does is disable the car's alarm system or 
immobilizer. The chip by itself does not start the car, does not turn 
the ignition switch to the Start or Run position, and does not 
disengage the steering and transmission interlock. Even with the 
car's electronic security disabled, you still need a physical key 
that is cut for the car's ignition lock cylinder.

Bob...