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Hidden CCTV

James Jones | 09.06.2007 13:09

The cameras you don't see

My brother in law is a supervisor in one of the large brewerys..A couple of weeks ago i went down there while he was on night shift.We do this every so often, a bit of a lads free booze up.But this particular night my brother in law said some of the lads off the security in the city centre shops were coming over for a drink.Sure enough about 3 am they arrived bearing gifts,the odd watch etc.Ok pillferred but we all know it happens and it;s like a works fiddle.But one thing did concern me.They had some video tapes from the security cameras of some of the shops cctv.It was'nt the fact that these guards had the tapes but how they were made and were the cameras were.In the womens changing cubicles.It later followed that the cameras were miniture wifi and able to film through pinholes.In other shops a method called through the mesh was used for normal size cameras,apparently focusing through fine mesh the camera sees past it but anyone looking at it cannot see the camera.Now this is supposed to be used to stop shoplifters going in with two items and putting one on under their clothing.The night security see them as cheap porn,they are mostly grunts.A couple of days later i went to my local Maplin to ask about detecting these cameras,as i have a young teenage daughter who shops in one or two of these shops.I was shown a small device called a pro-hunter that bleeps when it detects these cameras.Befor i gave it to my daughter i went for a walk about with it.In less than a mile I found 11 sources,were i could not see any cameras.But i'm sure they were there.One outside a police station and another a prison.One was even on a totaly deserted road with high hedges both sides!.So it would seem the estimates of just how many cctv cameras there are is way under estimated.Maplin also showed me some devices with a monitor that can intercept the video and audio of them.When i get enough spare cash i will get it and report back.

James Jones

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Depends

10.06.2007 14:20

It depends on what the monitor is monitoring as to whether or not your assumptions are correct.

As I understand it some WiFi broadband routers will be within the range of some of these "hunter" devices. Anyone, with a good knowledge of this stuff?

R S Catalogue


Wifi

10.06.2007 15:17

is on 2.4 ghertz while wireless camers are in the region of 450 mhertz.UHF as to microwave.

James Jones


The 'bug' sweeper; Pro Hunter overview:

11.06.2007 16:23

The Pro Hunter bug sweeper
The Pro Hunter bug sweeper

Source of image:
 http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=36653&C=Maplin&U=SearchTop&T=PRO%20HUNTER%20BUG&doy=11m6


Bug Sweeper


• Lipstick size for easy carry and easy storage.
• Detecting frequencies from 50MHz - 3.0GHz covering all hidden cameras, bugs, etc.
• Battery low warning.
• Fuzzy scanning technique can filter the using environment noise to avoid mis-warning

Are you being bugged?
One sweep over a wall, floor, ceiling or suspect device and this miniature RF detector will immediately alert you to the presence of wireless RF bug or cameras. Effective from 50MHz to 3.00GHz, this device covers all common wireless camera, microphone, and mobile phone frequencies.
Uses CR2032 battery (supplied).

FAQ:
 http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ITAG=FAQ&ModuleNo=36653&doy=11m6#faq

Bug Sweeper


Q) Will this product detect a mobile that is switched off or even if the battery has been removed or will it just detect mobiles in use? - anom
A) mobiles in use that are in range

Q) Hi, What is the range of this device? Thanks! - anon
A) 5 metres max

you can submit your questions via that link above.

Concerned


still from bbc adaptaion of 1984

11.06.2007 16:28

Big Brother poster in the BBC television adaptation.
Big Brother poster in the BBC television adaptation.

.

Orwell fan


Maybe

12.06.2007 15:38

someone is bugging the buggers!hey wink wink.

Sniffer


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