As a result, some radio chips—for example, those used for the Global PositioningSystem, say, or for Bluetooth wireless communications—now cost as little as $1 and are the size of a matchhead.
Solar flares can disrupt radio communications, including devices that use Global Positioningsystem technology, such as cell phones, airplanes and car navigation systems.
太阳耀斑能够干扰到无线电通讯，包括使用全球定位系统技术的设备，如手机、飞机和汽车导航系统。
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Comtech's Model MT-2012 mobile satellite transceivers feature secure global positioningsystem (GPS) capabilities, as well as embedded radio frequency identification (RFID) technology.