D Peter Maus wrote:
ve3... wrote:
I have heard from a usually reliable source ( he usually pays for my
coffee) that new computers, television sets, cellphones and cable
boxes are fitted with audio devices that can listen to what is said in
the area and transmit the audio to a monitoring center



First, it's ECHELON.

BTW, if you look up both ECHELON and CARNIVORE, there's some great
information there.....

So, you may upgrade your audio gear, your TV and your entertainment
electronics in comfort--step into the 90's, as you will--secure in the
knowledge, that, at least for now, you may speak your mind in your own
home without fear of repercussion.

But I would be very careful about doing so with someone else in the
room. The times, they are a-changing.
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Thanks for the response. Maybe it's just the shape of things to come.
I think I feel better about upgrading. I will get that casette outfit
and get rid of the KT66's.