Even though I'm new...

[JohnneLee]

Hi Guys,

I'm new to the site/forum and I have been away from SWL for sometime (My limited radio time was spent on the ham bands.) I am retired due to injury so my radio time is unlimited. Yeah...

It is amazing what has transpired in the RF spectrum and the commo biz in a decade! I'm quite excited about all the challenges out there today.

I have a fair bit of "professional" experience with digi/encryption. I thought I would share something, though you all are probably well aware of this.

There are, in fact, a couple of encryption systems that will only be decoded by the users, or by one of my employers from the distant past. (And hobbyists like us would be insane to even think about trying.) However, the overwhelming majority of encrypted communication uses similar simple encryption systems. Software to decode those systems are readily available (if it is legal in your locale).

Because of the very mixed legal issues involved, those individuals who write (or even possess) this kind of software don't advertise the fact. And they sure don't advertise the fact on any public forum that is probably being code-word tracked. If anyone here has ever made the trek to "Lost Wages" at the right times of the year I'm sure you fully understand this (and are probably far better informed than I.)

Just my $00.02 on the subject.

You can tell I'm still a bit paranoid around the edges, huh?

73 to all

jl

[kb2vxa]

You should be paranoid to the core. Decryption by any means is a federal felony and we really don't like to talk about it. "And they sure don't advertise the fact on any public forum that is probably being code-word tracked." Yeah, now STHU. (;->)