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Old 6th Jan 2015, 21:20
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Originally Posted by lapp
Really! Was it a kind of barstool conversation perhaps. Because, you know "listening devices" need to be powered on to listen to "encrypted signals".
A listening mode takes a minuscule amount of power compared to transmitting mode.

It's not a totally crazy idea; it may have some legs.
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