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xkcd #3307: Spectrum Allocation

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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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Source: https://xkcd.com/3307/

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    Oh man I don’t know why numbers stations are so spooky but they spook me out

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      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

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

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