[LINK] spy technology

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

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> At 07:46 PM 18/05/2007, Geoff wrote:

>> It appears that because this example, and all others, uses RFID 
>> technology that this must and always leads to "spy technology".
>
> Jan wrote .. And now there are moves to increase the wattage levels
>  from 1 to 4 watts without a special licence.

And with 'long range' RFID Tag Readers (12 metres) that can read 'any'
tag (18000-6B protocol) so very easy to purchase, so very cheaply, and
in any number, all complete with gig ethernet ports, (perhaps for scanning
then RFID tag computer-cracking), it may soon be too easy for someone
not to try. They probably won't be industry self-regulation group members.

Jan is right. RFID technology needs strong ACCC oversight.

For example: 

<http://invengo.en.alibaba.com/offerdetail/56909110/Sell_RFID_Reader.html>

The Reader is a long range UHF RFID reader that can work with any RFID 
tag following ISO 18000-6B protocol to provide complete RFID solutions 
for different vertical market, such as intelligent traffic and ETC ...

Sell Points:
Long Range Reader, ISO 18000-6B Protocol, Firmware Upgradeable

General Specifications:
Dimension: 229x312x92mm(9.0x12.3x3.6 inches)
Weight: 2.5kg (5.5lbs)

Case Material: Aluminum
Frequency Range: 902-928MHz   
Air Interface: ISO18000-6B
Digital I/O: 4 TTL input, 4 TTL output
Data Rate: 40Kbps
Memory (optional): 512Kb
Reading Range: 12 meters max. (39')
Antenna: 1 port for XCRF-500, 2 port for XCRF-502
RF output power: 2W 
Comm. Ports: RS 232 & 10/100M Ethernet
Upgradeability: Firmware Upgradeable
Power Supply: 100-240V AC
FCC Approval: Yes
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Cheers all ..
Stephen Loosley
Victoria, Australia