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Can GPS be jammed?
Yes, GPS signals can be jammed, which is a key reason why paper maps are seeing a revival, as mentioned in the story. Jamming involves deliberately interfering with the weak satellite signals that GPS devices rely on, making them unable to pinpoint your location. This can happen accidentally or on purpose.
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