fred@aficom.ocunix.on.ca (Fred Ennis) (04/02/91)
Scott Marshall recently gave a "sweep" number that he wrongly thought would provide a "sweep" of the line for bugs or taps. The "sweep" at that number is a sweep of frequencies, which you either monitor on a scope or with a meter to check the frequency responsoe of the line. Since a search for bugs or taps on a line is also called a "sweep" we can see how the "urban legend" got started. Bottom line is that it's nearly impossible to detect a properly installed legal wiretap. The best you can do is just try to confuse whoever might be listening in (grin).