A Cheap Jammer That Disrupted Airport Communications

Summary: The video discusses the alarming case of Gary Bozac, who used an off-the-shelf signal jammer to disrupt airport communications while working near Newark Liberty International Airport. His actions led to significant safety concerns and legal repercussions.

Keypoints:

• The use of a cheap signal jammer effectively disrupted airport communications.
• Gary Bozac, employed by Tilcon, opposed the company’s GPS-based vehicle tracking system.
• He plugged the signal jammer into the truck’s cigarette lighter, preventing his company from tracking his location.
• The interference caused issues with the FAA’s ground-based augmentation system, crucial for safe air travel.
• The FCC investigated and linked the disturbance to Bozac, resulting in his firing and federal charges.