Blocking cell signals

[K4WGE]

OK, got 5 helpful replies before the comedy routines. Not bad.

The reminder about Columbine is disturbing.

I don't think a Faraday cage is in place; calls are blocked only during school hours.

[K7SGJ]

OK, got 5 helpful replies before the comedy routines. Not bad.

The reminder about Columbine is disturbing.

I don't think a Faraday cage is in place; calls are blocked only during school hours.

Since they are only blocked during school hours, it would appear they are "selectively" blocking. As stated earlier, the FCC should take a very dim view on this practice. Remember all the BS when BART turned off their repeaters in Frisco? Although that was a little different, in that they owned the repeaters, and were possibly just on the legal side, they did take a lot of heat. They weren't blocking, just not providing service that linked back to the cell providers. In your case, a note to the FCC and a CC to the principal (or visa versa) should get some action, other than getting your kids expelled. Some principals can be, well, you know.

[NQ6U]

OK, got 5 helpful replies before the comedy routines. Not bad.

Especially here on the Island. Try the veal and don't forget to tip your waitress.

I don't think a Faraday cage is in place; calls are blocked only during school hours.

Then it's in violation of FCC regs. The FCC views that as willful interference with a legal transmission.

[W3WN]

...and I see I was late to the party once again.

If they're actively jamming cell phones during the school day, contact the ACLU -- or a slick lawyer looking for publicity. Until and unless the laws are changed, jamming of this alleged nature is illegal. Period.