Unbeknownst to many, GPS signals are an integral aspect of our daily routines. We rely on them ceaselessly to navigate and explore the vast expanse of our world.The applications of GPS in our daily lives are manifold and significant, encompassing the use of map apps on our smartphones, tracking our running distance with sports watches, and facilitating safe global travel. Although many willingly share their location for the sake of convenience and advantages, not everyone is equally enthusiastic about utilizing GPS.

What is a GPS Jammer?

To put it simply, a GPS jamming device is designed to interfere with GPS signals. These compact yet powerful transmitters work by emitting disruptive "noise" that conceals one's location and disrupts the functioning of a GPS device.

While GPS has become an integral part of our day-to-day activities, it is essential to delve into its functioning, especially when discussing jammers. The global positioning system, commonly referred to as GPS, relies on the reception of signals from satellite transmitters orbiting the Earth by trackers located on the planet's surface.When the GPS track receives signals from a minimum of four orbiting satellites, it utilizes a set of calculations to ascertain its position. Subsequently, the device transmits its location via a cellular network to a monitoring center, enabling the configuration of your real-time location.

GPS jammers operate by transmitting radio signals that share the identical frequency as a GPS device. This interference distorts the GPS satellite signals, overwhelming the GPS device and preventing it from accurately determining its position.

When in operation, GPS jammers interfere with a wide range of communication devices, including cell phones, internet networks, toll readers, and more. These jammers possess remarkable power, compactness, swift usability, low power requirements, and can be conveniently connected to a car's cigarette lighter. Additionally, they can be readily acquired through online sources.

What GPS Jammers Are Used For

Besides simply hiding one's location, jamming devices are used for many reasons, including:

Eluding police detection in order to evade fines or tickets.

The act of blocking Wi-Fi connections.

Ensuring the secrecy of a vehicle or device's location is crucial in deterring theft and safeguarding against unauthorized access.

Restricting the capability of mobile phones and other devices to send or receive messages, calls, emails, and other notifications.

Taking steps to prevent the identification of devices.

Ensuring privacy of one's location from an employer while driving a vehicle provided by the company.

Initially created by the government for military and law enforcement use, GPS jammers have found controversial applications in various domains, raising doubts about their original purpose.

Ensuring the secrecy of vehicle and device locations is paramount in military operations, as it greatly influences the effectiveness of missions and the security of personnel. The utilization of GPS blockers in high-risk scenarios provides invaluable privacy and safety measures.

In non-military settings, the use of signal blockers and signal jammers is strictly prohibited in the United States, Canada, and several other countries. Despite the fact that GPS blockers are illegal, a significant number of individuals easily acquire them through online platforms and proceed to install them in their vehicles. However, it is important to be aware that those who employ such devices may be subjected to severe consequences, such as substantial fines, equipment seizure, and even imprisonment.

Feb. 16 started like any typical Friday night. My husband and I decided to stay home, grill chicken and make a salad for dinner. At about 6:45 p.m., we heard some loud rumbling overhead.

We walked onto the back patio, and two police helicopters were overhead - shining lights all over our property, and a recording echoed, "Police. You are under arrest. Stay right there and I won't shoot you."

As I looked across the fence, a swarm of armed members of the Phoenix SWAT Team with a few dogs were circling our property. One of the guys said, "Yeah, there's a signal jammer right here." He picked it up. I leaned over the patio and asked, "What's going on?"

The police told me to go inside

A SWAT member said, "Ma'am, A South American gang is targeting homes to steal from. The cell phone jammer says you might have been next. Do we have permission to enter your property?" I said, "Yes!" and then he asked something like, "If we find anyone, will you pursue charges so we can arrest them?" I replied, "Of course!"

I opened the driveway gates to our property and the guest house while Barry tossed the police keys to open the security gates. It turns out that when the gang saw we were home, they likely diverted their attention to the house next door. A house four doors down from us wasn't so lucky.

The homeowner left at 5 p.m. to have dinner and got a notification his security cameras were offline at 5:05 pm. He thought the internet went down. The gang broke in and took $25,000 in cash and valuables worth $100,000. They were in and out in less than 10 minutes.

How are they getting away with this?

The gang places cellular and wifi jammer around the homes they're targeting. This way, security cameras and phones are useless. A Phoenix police officer told me the gang probably noticed nothing was down in our house.

Our home's security cameras and internet are hard-wired. Even when the thieves tried to jam the Wi-Fi signals, the security camera's red lights showed they were recording everything. We also still have a landline.

But how frightening is that? Your phone doesn't work. Your cameras aren't recording anything. On the upside, the gang doesn't carry guns. If they get caught, they'll spend about six months in jail before being extradited to Chile.

If you'd like to watch the action captured by my security cameras, I showed them during a Kim Komando Today video stream. I am so thankful for our police force.

Nothing is random

The gang thoroughly scopes out homes beforehand. They drive the neighborhood and look up homes on real estate sites to get an idea of where the primary bedroom is located. They look for dogs, too.

It's not only a problem in Phoenix. This is happening all over the country. A friend was robbed by a similar gang in a guard-gated community in California. Kudos to Phoenix Police - they arrested three members of the gang who were in my neighborhood that night.