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Electronic Jamming Infographic

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and law enforcement officials have noted an increase in jamming activity over the last several years. These threats can intentionally or unintentionally interfere with responder communications. Federal law prohibits the operation, manufacture, sale, marketing, importation, distribution or shipment of jamming equipment.

In response, DHS and the FCC have released a Joint Jammer Infographic that informs public safety officials of the effects of jamming and suggested mitigation tactics, and outlines how to report suspected jamming to the FCC.

Are you a victim of ELECTRONIC JAMMING? Can’t communicate with traditionally reliable base radios or repeaters Can’t transmit or receive on wireless systems in areas with coverage Noticeable loss of lock or general failure of a GPS receiver Interference shown on spectrum analyzers, other test tools, or detectors First Responders & Public Safety Reports: 24/7 FCC Operations Center 1-202-418-1122 FCCOPS@fcc.gov https://www.fcc.gov/general/public-safety-support-center General Public Reports: FCC Hotline 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) www.fcc.gov/complaints NOTIFY YOUR TEAM & IMMEDIATELY REPORT SUSPECTED JAMMING TO THE FCC Disruption or failure of wireless communications or mapping equipment, including cellular or GPS devices, for unknown reasons could indicate interference by a jammer Shield yourself from jamming behind a car or wall Turn on automatic gain control on your radio Spread out to relay messages between jammed teammates Suggested Mitigation Tactics KNOW YOUR JAMMERS

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Are You a Victim of Electronic Jamming? Infographic (2016) PDF 5.98 MB 12/14/2016
Last Updated: 01/12/2023
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