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9/11 Seven Years Later: Are Our Radio Stations Secure?

Tuesday September 9, 2008
It's been 7 years since September 11th. If a terrorist was able to take control of one or more popular radio stations he (or his group) could disseminate propaganda or misinformation which could ultimately cause panic, confusion, or worse. Are our radio stations as secure as they need to be? Read more. (Opinion)

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September 11, 2008 at 8:32 pm
(1) Ray H says:

The obvious answer is NO! Take the Greater Los Angeles area. At least 5 stations are in the same building on Wilshire’s Miracle mile. At least 5 stations in the same building in Burbank. Just plain stupid!

September 15, 2008 at 9:02 am
(2) Zach L says:

Yup the answer is no, But still no matter how powerful one station is it wont cause much damage simply because radio waves don’t extend too far past the targeted city.
And also some people don’t listen to the radio.

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