[aprssig] RFID

[Greg D.]

Hi Bob,

Ok, that makes more sense.  But it still means that you're carrying around a piece of unique identification that can be read remotely, and without your knowledge or permission.

Greg  KO6TH


> Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 22:20:42 -0400
> To: aprssig at tapr.org
> From: w9rxr_ at rlburns.net
> Subject: Re: [aprssig] RFID
> 
> 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...
> 
> 
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