Re: [T3] EMP

["Shad Laws" <shad@lnengineering.com>]

Hello-

If an EMP goes off above us, and we actually have the chance to be concerned
about our old cars, then we have a serious problem with priority assignment
:-).

Take care,
Shad Laws
LN Engineering - Aircooled Precision Performance
http://www.lnengineering.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 4:36 PM
Subject: RE: [T3] EMP


> On 21 Aug 2003 at 13:52, gray, douglas wrote:
>
> > This was discussed in the movie Ocean's Eleven. From my understanding,
the
> > pulse is not permanent, but temporary. So, in case of an EMP launched
> > against the U.S. Just wait about 5 min, and then try to start your car.
If
> > it doesn't start, the EMP is not your problem :)
>
> I'm pretty sure this is just fiction. EMP only effects solid state
devices, so
> my old tube type radios, TVs, and stereos won't be affected, but the solid
> state ones will be toast, permanently, I believe.
>
> It's likely that some devices will survive, and this would depend on the
range
> to ground zero and the complexity of the device. Complex devices like our
> computers would be more vulnerable, while simple electronics like our D-
> Jetronic brains would be more likely to survive.
>
> I think it is likely that most of us would find our cars disabled. But the
> extra brains in my basement just might survive. ;-)
>
> -- 
> Jim Adney
> jadney@vwtype3.org
> Madison, WI 53711-3054
> USA
>
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