From:	Robert Watkins <robertdw@*******.com.au>
Subject:	Re: smuggling rigs
Date:	Thu, 16 May 96 11:56:03 +1030

>ECM does not keep sensors from finding you, it keeps sensors from
>locking on to you. If you activate your ECM you will show up on the
>other guys display as an area of static/noise. They won't be able to
>lock weapons systems on to you, and they won't know exactly where you
>are, but they will know what block you are in.

You got it... "Stealth" systems would work by having a high natural
signature. If you use ECM, the other guys will KNOW you are out there...
they just might not know exactly where, and (more importantly) neither
will their missiles.


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