Technology has progressed rapidly in the world. In such a situation, we know that everything has some advantages and disadvantages. Many types of gadgets are available in the market. Some of these can be harmful for us. Due to this, the government has made strict rules on the use of such gadgets. Recently, Heather, a resident of Scotland, was arrested at the Delhi airport. During a security check, he was found to be carrying a Garmin inReach GPS device. Let us tell you that it is banned in India.

What is Garmin inReach GPS?

What happens with Garmin inReach GPS due to which it has been banned. After all, what impact will its use have on the country's security? Let us know about it in detail. The Garmin inReach GPS is a satellite communications device. It has a built-in satellite transmitter. This device violates the law. It comes under the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act 1933. This device communicates through satellite. Due to this it is out of government monitoring. This is the reason why it has been banned by the Government of India.

It is dangerous from security point of view

In such a situation, terrorist activities can also be carried out through this device. Also, it can become a threat to national security. This device can be dangerous from a security point of view. Satellite communications can be hacked or intercepted. Enemies can take sensitive information from this. Satellite communication systems work on a special technology.

How does it work?

These devices are Geostationary Satellites (GEO). It is situated at an altitude of approximately 35,786 kilometers from the earth. These satellites move with the rotation of the Earth. Satellites send the data sent by the device in the form of RF signals. That data reaches the ground station. Some satellites also have GPS. This helps in location tracking and navigation.