[OZAPRS] Fwd: Stolen Gear VK2XAG

[Richard Murnane]

On 27/11/2010, at 8:02 AM, Dave Horsfall wrote:

> They're nuts.  Did you know, for example, that your fancy mobile phone
> constantly advertises its presence, so that you can be peppered with
> location-specific adverts?  I keep my Bluetooth switched off unless I
> need it in the car, and even then I have the beacon turned off.

A couple of years ago, Bluetooth sniffing was also a popular way of  
determining if an expensive laptop was concealed in the car. I don't  
know if that method is still in use, but it's another good reason to  
keep it switched off.

73 Richard VK2SKY