Not wanting to add/inflame this issue but I'm with G1KEA on this.

The salient points being multiple parties legally use the same frequency band and frequencies.

For the frequencies/applications in question then we are talking predominantly "near communications". I was astounded to find that my 500X car can be unlocked via the fob from 100m away. Even 10m would IMHO not be a suitable design. With such sensitivity in the locking system then it is going to be upset by any legitimate user of the frequency band.

The problem is over sensitivity of some systems that should be far less sensitive for the correct and expected operation. Taking this to the extreme would any car owner be happy if their key fob button got pressed (in the pocket) when they were a mile away from the car and the car unlocked?

In any such interference cases OFCOM can and do investigate and will check/identify the possible source. If all is found OK they can/do check the complainant's equipment for possible faults. An oversensitive, poorly discriminating, etc. system will leave the complainant at fault.

Garree001 said:

Thanks for the concern.



The layout of their porch area means it's impossible to use a rod of any sort to steal the keys. Partly because it's two corners so they'd need to use a u-shaped rod to double back on themselves as well as a as series of mirrors to be able to see. The bowl also has a noisy ceramic lid on and an easily disturbed Doberman nearby as well (she drives me mad because she barks at every noise be it at 3pm or 3am).



But mainly it's impossible to steal the keys because the inside door hasn't got a letterbox...

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You do know that because cars are more difficult to steal now that thieves will burgle you for your keys. Leaving them in a bowl just inside the front door is just daft.

typecastboy said:

You do know that because cars are more difficult to steal now that thieves will burgle you for your keys. Leaving them in a bowl just inside the front door is just daft.

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a) I said I don't leave the key there because it's in range for the keyless entry to work.

b) Even if it wasn't in range, two front doors and a large dog, who's very protective of the house, means I'd probably take my chances. The sign on the front door, warning of the Doberman kind of means any burglar is fair game and I wouldn't call her off. Having seen what her teeth do to a cow's bone, I wouldn't relish being her next meal. I'm pretty sure the keys would be fine.

c) I don't live there and probably only visit for a few days per year. So it's not a problem.

Just to add, I've now bought a Faraday pouch. They work rather well. The car doesn't even know when the key is in it.

Garree001 said:

Just to add, I've now bought a Faraday pouch. They work rather well. The car doesn't even know when the key is in it.

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Which one - link please

Also do you have your other keys (house) attached to the fob or is it just the fob on it's own? If you have other keys attached are they outside the pouch?

I bought a pack of two on amazon for about £7. I only have my fob and garage key on mine so fit perfectly

s130 said:

Which one - link please

Also do you have your other keys (house) attached to the fob or is it just the fob on it's own? If you have other keys attached are they outside the pouch?

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2 X Car Key Signal Blocker Case, Faraday Pouch for Car: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Pack of 2. The spare key lives in one and the other is on my sideboard. Am now in the habit of just popping the key in there when I get home. Take it out again when I leave.

typecastboy said:

You do know that because cars are more difficult to steal now that thieves will burgle you for your keys. Leaving them in a bowl just inside the front door is just daft.

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Not when there's an under-fed Doberman in the house..


Ralf S.