NOTIFICATION OF GPS JAMMING EXERCISES

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NOTIFICATION OF GPS JAMMING EXERCISES RAF SCULTHORPE AIRFIELD, EAST ANGLIA, FEBRUARY 2012


Dates: Between 6 and 10 February 2012 inclusive.

Times: between 0700 and 1700 GMT.

Location of SINGLE jammer: Land based within 2km of 52° 50′ 54″ N, 0° 45′ 38″ E.

Frequency:
A 20 MHz band centred around 1575.42MHz (GPS L1).

Total Power: Up to 0.1 Watts EIRP (100mW).



It is stressed that, as in previous exercises, Safety of Life operations will at all times take precedence over exercise activities.



Ofcom stakeholders should contact
[email protected].
 
NOTIFICATION OF GPS JAMMING EXERCISES RAF SCULTHORPE AIRFIELD, EAST ANGLIA, FEBRUARY 2012


Dates: Between 6 and 10 February 2012 inclusive.

Times: between 0700 and 1700 GMT.

Location of SINGLE jammer: Land based within 2km of 52° 50′ 54″ N, 0° 45′ 38″ E.

Frequency:
A 20 MHz band centred around 1575.42MHz (GPS L1).

Total Power: Up to 0.1 Watts EIRP (100mW).




It is stressed that, as in previous exercises, Safety of Life operations will at all times take precedence over exercise activities.



Ofcom stakeholders should contact
[email protected].

Whats the purpose of this jamming exercise???? I'm sure Im not the only one who would like to know, but i bet myself 20 quid im the only one who will ask a question if i genuinely dont know the answer.....
 
Whats the purpose of this jamming exercise???? I'm sure Im not the only one who would like to know, but i bet myself 20 quid im the only one who will ask a question if i genuinely dont know the answer.....

I suspect, like any other military exercise, to test the equipment, improve it and to make sure that it works should it ever need to be used in a military operation.
 


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