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On the Effectiveness of Aluminium Foil Helmets

Postby Randy » Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:50 am

On the Effectiveness of Aluminium Foil Helmets: An Empirical Study
"Among a fringe community of paranoids, aluminum helmets serve as the protective measure of choice against invasive radio signals. We investigate the efficacy of three aluminum helmet designs on a sample group of four individuals. Using a $250,000 network analyser, we find that although on average all helmets attenuate invasive radio frequencies in either directions (either emanating from an outside source, or emanating from the cranium of the subject), certain frequencies are in fact greatly amplified. These amplified frequencies coincide with radio bands reserved for government use according to the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). Statistical evidence suggests the use of helmets may in fact enhance the government's invasive abilities. We speculate that the government may in fact have started the helmet craze for this reason.

Read all about it here.

I came across this, last night, and thought some of you might enjoy it! :)
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Re: On the Effectiveness of Aluminium Foil Helmets

Postby Davemon » Thu Oct 01, 2009 2:10 pm

That's why I prefer a copper mesh AND enclosed in a normal looking hat.





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Re: On the Effectiveness of Aluminium Foil Helmets

Postby glevans2 » Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:24 pm

I told you THEY were watching us!!!
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Re: On the Effectiveness of Aluminium Foil Helmets

Postby erroneus » Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:39 am

You know, one could make a fortune making and selling "faraday hat liners"?
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Re: On the Effectiveness of Aluminium Foil Helmets

Postby glevans2 » Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:05 am

Has that idea been copyrighted yet?
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Re: On the Effectiveness of Aluminium Foil Helmets

Postby stack » Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:14 pm

I too have a problem with tin foil....
http://www.explosm.net/comics/1726/
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Re: On the Effectiveness of Aluminium Foil Helmets

Postby bboyer » Mon Oct 26, 2009 9:53 pm

They do have stainless mesh wallets to protect your RFID-enabled cards from being read.
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