calling device

[′kȯl·iŋ di′vīs]

(electronics)

Apparatus which generates the pulses required for establishing connections in an automatic telephone switching system.

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The man was caught near Anafotia at 7 am allegedly carrying nets and limesticks as well as a bird calling device.

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According to report, the RTFE has the capability to home in and intercept calls and text messages sent within a 500-metre radius of the eavesdropping device as long as the listener knows the number of the calling device.

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"This would mean that shooting a protected bird or trapping without using a calling device would be punishable by a fine of up to e1/417,000 and/or up to three years behind bars, but the same offence committed with use of a calling device (a far more likely scenario) would carry a penalty of a e1/4100 on-the-spot fine."