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Hi Bob,<br><br>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.<br><br>Greg KO6TH<br><br><br>> Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 22:20:42 -0400<br>> To: aprssig@tapr.org<br>> From: w9rxr_@rlburns.net<br>> Subject: Re: [aprssig] RFID<br>> <br>> At 02:53 PM 5/15/2010, Greg D. wrote:<br>> >Uh, this is scary. What's to prevent someone from reading your RFID <br>> >tag and cloning your car keys? If not the car, what do they unlock?<br>> <br>> Guys, are we talking about the security "chip" that's built into the key?<br>> <br>> If so, all that does is disable the car's alarm system or <br>> immobilizer. The chip by itself does not start the car, does not turn <br>> the ignition switch to the Start or Run position, and does not <br>> disengage the steering and transmission interlock. Even with the <br>> car's electronic security disabled, you still need a physical key <br>> that is cut for the car's ignition lock cylinder.<br>> <br>> Bob...<br>> <br>> <br>> _______________________________________________<br>> aprssig mailing list<br>> aprssig@tapr.org<br>> https://www.tapr.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/aprssig<br> <br /><hr />Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. <a href='http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1' target='_new'>Learn more.</a></body>
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