<VV> Re: tracking with cell phones

[John Beck]

Some areas have systems that locate phones by comparing signals at
multiple towers.  They can provide law enforcement and EMS with
amazingly accurate information.  --J.B.

Joe West wrote:
> 
> Whenever you turn on your cell phone, it sends out a signal that says "here
> I am and my ID is XXXXXXXXX"  A nearby cell site picks up the signal and
> says "Oh... there you are XXXXXXXX, I'll notify your carrier that you are
> here and have them route your calls here and I'll route them to you"