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xkcd #3307: Spectrum Allocation

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Rumor has it that they're finally auctioning off the zeppelin navigation bands, but everyone is worried that the scary boat captains will express interest.

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[–] 4am@lemmy.zip 19 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It’s intelligence officers broadcasting encrypted messages to operatives who can’t make contact from their post but no one can detect you receiving radio broadcasts

[–] PrimeErective@startrek.website 17 points 3 days ago

Yeah I know but the way they talk is just kinda creepy