[aprssig] U.S. citizens should be extra cautioustraveling 12/20/14

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If you want the ultimate invasion of privacy check out what you give the 
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your mobile device.

Ray vk2tv

On 06/01/15 03:24, Steve wrote:
> I also agree with Steve. I think that the worst case would be someone using
> APRS to work out when I am out to steal from me. But just because APRS shows
> me away from home does not mean my home is empty.
>
> Steve
> G6UIM
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: aprssig-bounces at tapr.org [mailto:aprssig-bounces at tapr.org] On Behalf
> Of Herb Gerhardt
> Sent: 04 January 2015 22:40
> To: 'TAPR APRS Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [aprssig] U.S. citizens should be extra cautioustraveling
> 12/20/14
>
> I fully agree with Steve, we should not get paranoid about trying to hide
> our location especially if you have a smart phone in your pocket.  Have you
> ever read all the fine print of the apps you have downloaded?  Most of them
> give them permission to track you via your smart phone's GPS so that they
> can make advertisements more specific for you.
>
> Privacy went away many years ago!  Your only alternative is to get rid of
> ALL of your hi-tech toys........  Just shutting them off is not necessarily
> good enough, you better also remove the battery......
>
>
> Herb, KB7UVC
> NW APRS Group, West Sound Coordinator
> Our WEB Site:  http://www.nwaprs.info
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: aprssig-bounces at tapr.org [mailto:aprssig-bounces at tapr.org] On Behalf
> Of Steve Dimse
> Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2015 1:50 PM
> To: TAPR APRS Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [aprssig] U.S. citizens should be extra cautious traveling
> 12/20/14
>
> I'm not going to waste my time again, but years ago someone spouted off on
> this sig about how careful they were. QRZ gave me their county, their
> county's web site gave me their property records (and therefore address) and
> criminal history (just traffic tickets in that case) as well as information
> about a divorce. In 10 minutes and for free. Privacy is largely wishful
> thinking in the 21st century!
>
> It is of course possible someone could use APRS to steal from you, but we
> have not had a single case of this in 20-odd years. We have had several
> cases of vehicle recovery however. Wouldn't it suck to have your car stolen,
> and watch its deliberately obfuscated position prevent you from recovering
> it????
>
> Steve K4HG
>
> On Dec 20, 2014, at 7:47 AM, WD8ARZ <wd8arz at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>
>> U.S. citizens should be extra cautious ..... snip snip .....
>>
>> Using APRS, I dont allow my exact coordinates to be transmitted, am always
> off my actual location to protect my privacy and my equipment. Going to dual
> carry on the upcoming mobile trip to TN to "Enhance my personal security".
>> Information on the additional protection using APRS that I do is copied
> below.
>> 73 from Bill - WD8ARZ
>
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