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  2. Stingray use in United States law enforcement - Wikipedia

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    The use of stingrays by United States law enforcement is an investigative technique used by both federal and local law enforcement in the United States to obtain information from cell phones by mimicking a cell phone tower. The devices which accomplish this are generically known as IMSI-catchers, but are commonly called stingrays, a brand sold ...

  3. Radar beacon - Wikipedia

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    Radar beacon. Racon signal as seen on a radar screen. This beacon receives using sidelobe suppression and transmits the letter "Q" in Morse code near Boston Harbor (Nahant) 17 January 1985. Radar beacon (short: racon) is – according to article 1.103 of the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) ITU Radio Regulations (RR) [1 ...

  4. Heliograph - Wikipedia

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    Heliograph. A heliograph (from Ancient Greek ἥλιος (hḗlios) 'sun', and γράφειν (gráphein) 'to write') is a solar telegraph [1] system that signals by flashes of sunlight (generally using Morse code) reflected by a mirror. The flashes are produced by momentarily pivoting the mirror, or by interrupting the beam with a shutter. [2]

  5. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices - Wikipedia

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    The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (usually referred to as the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, abbreviated MUTCD) is a document issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to specify the standards by which traffic signs, road surface markings, and signals are designed, installed ...

  6. Type Allocation Code - Wikipedia

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    The Type Allocation Code (TAC) is the initial eight- digit portion of the 15-digit IMEI and 16-digit IMEISV codes used to uniquely identify wireless devices. The Type Allocation Code identifies a particular model (and often revision) of wireless telephone for use on a GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G NR, iDEN, Iridium or other IMEI-employing wireless network ...

  7. Google Search gets biggest overhaul in years with new ... - AOL

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    In 2023, Google’s Search & other business segments drove $175 billion of the company’s $307 billion in total revenue. The company is also staring down increased competition from Amazon ( AMZN ...

  8. These are the best Bluetooth hearing aids of 2024 - AOL

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    The Starkey Evolv AI tops our list as the best prescription Bluetooth hearing aid for the wide range of hearing aid styles it comes in, its Bluetooth capabilities for both Apple and Android ...

  9. AN/PVS-7 - Wikipedia

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    AN/PVS-7. The AN/PVS-7 is a single tube biocular night vision device. Third-generation image intensifiers are able to be installed and are standard for military night vision. Most newer PVS-7 intensifier tubes are auto-gated to prevent image intensifier damage if exposed to intense light. The goggles have a built-in infrared Illuminator for low ...