[K6BW] old ham handhelds maybe?

[K6 BBQ]

Hello there!

I just read this story on the BBC News online World Edition
and thought it would be interesting for us hams.
I don't know what radio was used, but possibly an old ham handheld
with now unallowed frequencies or perhaps one of those old Motorolas
from some swapmeet.

-Rem
k6bbq


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3385743.stm
Hackers heckle drive-in diners


US police are hunting hackers who tapped into the radio at a fast food 
drive-through and insulted customers.

The offenders are reportedly tapping into the wireless frequency at the 
Burger King restaurant in Troy, Michigan, AP news agency reported.

One customer who placed an order was told: "You don't need a couple of 
Whoppers. You are too fat. Pull ahead."

Police said the pranksters could face misdemeanour charges carrying up 
to three months in jail plus fines.

Insults

Troy policeman Gerry Scherlink said the hackers told another customer 
who had placed an order for Coca-Cola: "We don't have Coke."

When the customer asked what they had, the hacker said: "We don't have 
anything. Pull ahead."

Police suspect that calls are being made using a radio transmitter or 
walkie-talkie near the restaurant.

The owner of the affected Burger King franchise, Tony Versace, said: 
"We apologise to our customers who've been insulted by the use of this 
drive-through speaker."

Police said the culprits were probably watching and broadcasting from 
close range and could be charged with misdemeanour if caught. 

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