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Pentagon Plans Noise Weapon for Iraq
NewsMax ^
| 3/8/04
| Limbacher
Posted on 03/08/2004 7:19:04 PM PST by Tumbleweed_Connection
Newly arriving Marines in Iraq will bring with them a new non-lethal device -- a powerful megaphone the size of a satellite dish that can deliver recorded warnings in Arabic and, on command, emit a piercing tone, according to a report in the LA Times. Proponents of the new device say the sound is so excruciating to humans that its use will disperse crowds, clear buildings and repel intruders.
American Technology advertises ts new product as "designed to determine intent, change behavior and support various rules of engagement."
The super-megaphone can operate at 145 decibels at 300 yards, according to American Technology -- well above the normal threshold for pain.
The company suggests that terrorists will run screaming from caves after being subjected to the shrieking sound.
TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: iraq; marines; miltech; nonleathalweapons; oif2; weapons
To: Tumbleweed_Connection
"...a powerful megaphone the size of a satellite dish that can deliver recorded warnings in Arabic and, on command, emit a piercing tone..."
Rosie O'Donnel speaks Arabic?
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posted on
03/08/2004 7:20:16 PM PST
by
CWOJackson
(What are you complaining about, she called me compassionate...)
To: CWOJackson
Just pray ASSner doesn't team up with her...or Carville ;)
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posted on
03/08/2004 7:21:22 PM PST
by
Libertina
To: Libertina
LOL!
I don't know. It might be interesting to have photos of them talking into the mic end of that megaphone.
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posted on
03/08/2004 7:22:42 PM PST
by
CWOJackson
(What are you complaining about, she called me compassionate...)
To: CWOJackson
Susan Ethridge or Ann Richards voice's would be more lethal than Rosie's in this case.
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posted on
03/08/2004 7:27:46 PM PST
by
F.J. Mitchell
(The Dimocrat's only remaining John, is overflowing and stinking up this campaign.)
To: F.J. Mitchell
It's just the soundtrack from Glitter.
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posted on
03/08/2004 7:30:22 PM PST
by
sharktrager
(Kerry is like that or so a crack sausage)
To: Tumbleweed_Connection
The loudest heavy metal band in the world.
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posted on
03/08/2004 7:30:39 PM PST
by
gg188
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
Proponents of the new device say the sound is so excruciating to humans that its use will disperse crowds, clear buildings and repel intruders.
Hey, reminds me of my first wife.
To: Tumbleweed_Connection
I wonder if it'll be able to do the Dean scream...
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posted on
03/08/2004 7:33:27 PM PST
by
Sofa King
(MY rights are not subject to YOUR approval http://www.angelfire.com/art2/sofaking/index.html)
To: notorious vrc
Hillary's voice is where they got the idea!
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posted on
03/08/2004 7:34:01 PM PST
by
Theresawithanh
(We can't afford to lose this war! Vote President Bush in 2004!)
To: Theresawithanh
Hillary's voice would be a violation of the Geneva Convention.
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posted on
03/08/2004 7:40:27 PM PST
by
AUH2OY2K
To: CWOJackson
""...a powerful megaphone the size of a satellite dish that can deliver recorded warnings in Arabic and, on command, emit a piercing tone..." Rosie O'Donnel speaks Arabic?
No, that would be "a powerful megaphone the size of a barndoor..."
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posted on
03/08/2004 7:44:09 PM PST
by
Redbob
To: Tumbleweed_Connection
If it's set to the correct frequency it will make them crap uncontrollably, too. What's the frequency, Dan?
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posted on
03/08/2004 7:45:22 PM PST
by
Waco
To: gg188
This is definitely a device that goes to 11.
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posted on
03/08/2004 7:49:47 PM PST
by
xp38
To: notorious vrc
Marines using Hillary as a weapon? Yes, with the new "smell" weapon!
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posted on
03/08/2004 8:07:42 PM PST
by
SirChas
To: Tumbleweed_Connection
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posted on
03/09/2004 4:04:09 AM PST
by
ovrtaxt
( http://www.fairtax.org ** G-d may not be a Republican, but Satan is definitely a Democrat!)
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