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   Daniel65 to jaugustine@verizon.net   
   Re: Active RF Tag in Key FOB?   
   18 May 23 19:09:17   
   
   From: daniel47@nomail.afraid.org   
      
   jaugustine@verizon.net wrote on 18/5/23 4:02 am:   
   > On Wed, 17 May 2023 18:21:48 +1000, Daniel65    
   > wrote:   
   >   
   >> jaugustine@verizon.net wrote on 17/05/2023 8:25 am:   
   >>> Hi,   
   >>>   
   >>> I have a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee.   
   >>>   
   >>> To open the car door (locked),  I simply grab the handle and the door   
   >>> unlocks then opens with the Key FOB in my pocket.   
   >>>   
   >>> The Key FOB has buttons that include Unlock.  If I press this   
   >>> button, the Key FOB would transmit a coded signal in UHF band to the   
   >>> Jeep.   
   >>>   
   >>> I assume because I am NOT pressing any buttons, my Jeep transmits a   
   >>> signal (perhaps in short bursts) and my Key FOB responds by   
   >>> indicating it's presence?   
   >>>   
   >>> Can someone clarify this?   
   >>>   
   >>> Thank You in advance,  John   
   >>>   
   >> No, Justine, I can't clarify this as I don't have a Jeep.... but I'd   
   >> have to ask 'What happens if the Key Fob is some distance away and you   
   >> "simply grab the handle"??'.   
   >>   
   >> Hopefully the car doesn't unlock!! ;-)   
   >   
   > Hi,   
   >   
   >      Good question.  I have already tried that.  I left the FOB in the   
   > house,  went out to the Jeep, but I could NOT open the locked door.   
   >   
   >            John   
   >   
   Ah!! Good.   
      
   The alternative would leave your vehicle accessible to any Tom, Dick or   
   Harriette!! ;-P   
   --   
   Daniel   
      
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