🔴Pennsylvania Legislature Moves To Ban Ham Radio In Motor Vehicles - What You Can Do To Stop Them

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In this video, we delve into the potential implications of a new bill in the Pennsylvania Senate that could significantly affect amateur radio operators in the state. Senate Bill 37, titled Enhanced Driver Responsibility, is currently under consideration, sparking concerns among the amateur radio community.
The bill, if passed, could make it illegal for amateur radio operators to use their radios while driving, marking a significant change from previous legislation. While exemptions for amateur radio operators were once included, recent amendments removed these exemptions making it illegal to use any Radio Microphone or Handy Talkie Radio.
In this video, we explore the nuances of the bill, its potential consequences, and the actions being taken to address the concerns of amateur radio operators. Join the discussion as we navigate the complexities of this proposed legislation and its implications for the amateur radio community in Pennsylvania.
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@alc5792 15 дней назад

If they do it the should have no exceptions even for the cops

@getphuked2 14 дней назад

LEAD BY EXAMPLE. They want FIREARMS. LEAD BY EXAMPLE. Give Up Your firearms FIRST, THUGS!

@Robbie-sk6vc 14 дней назад

But that makes to much sense! Also doesn't exclude their government buddies! Ya know man, rules for you but not me.

@ssrrocks22 14 дней назад

Many states are using a cluse "distracted driver" regardless of the type radio or cellphone in a moving vehicle. If you read the law, it clearly says law enforcement is exempt in most cases.

@albedo0.392 14 дней назад

NO....COPS ARE SUPER HUMANS...WE ARE MONKEYS...SOMETHING LIKE A SUB-SPECIE

@Robbie-sk6vc 14 дней назад

@@ssrrocks22 Yep. Those charged with making/enforcing the law don't have to fallow the law. Funny how that works!

@NotSure416 14 дней назад

The irony is that eating a ham sandwich while driving is probably more dangerous than operating a ham radio.

@butterbean4195 14 дней назад

right!

@JackSquat54 14 дней назад

A slice of swiss cheese might lower the risk substantially.

@jacksjaunts8580 13 дней назад

I agree. In the UK you will be charged with driving without due care and attention if caught eating while driving.

@butterbean4195 13 дней назад

just another nail in the coffin of freedom..

@scottwiseman8015 13 дней назад

AMEN @NotSure416 You see people all the time putting on makeup or reading a book for crying out loud. Yes, seen that.

@lomgshorts3 15 дней назад

Will not stop me from using my Ham Radio in my car !!!!!

@markbajek2541 14 дней назад

enjoy the fine

@Chevroletcelebrity 14 дней назад

if you use it you are a criminal 🤨

@spacemedic545 14 дней назад

Don't Fire, EMS and LEO's use radios. We should be exempt also.

@Chevroletcelebrity 13 дней назад

@@spacemedic545 if that is the law then everyone should have to follow it. you are nobody special. no exemptions. 🤨

@user-gu4dh3du2x 13 дней назад

What about storm spotters who have to use 2M radio to call in severe weather reports? What kind of idiots are in office there??? Democrats?

@paguy67 14 дней назад

We have some of the worst people in Pennsylvania state legislature at this time.

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

From what I see, I must agree!

@fubarsnafu4994 14 дней назад

I grew up in the Philly area. 10 mins from Broad street. I used to love walking the city and hopping from train to train seeing concerts and going places when I was younger. Seeking adventure if you will. I was in Philly 2 weeks ago near Kensington and it was absolutely disgusting. Homeless, drug addicts E V E R Y W H E R E ! Like picking my feet up to get out of the truck every where. WTF happened to Philadelphia? Like Sodom and Gamora I never thought I'd see the day.. Wow Brotherly Love on vacation... Take care your self

@ymmij1973 14 дней назад

Other than the local town cops can't use radar guns for speed enforcement .and state cops can only use radar to time speed while stationary....these are good things. Also new cars have so many gadgets many people are distracted by.

@firemarshal17 14 дней назад

Yep. All voted in to office by the moron voters.

@davemerkley5205 14 дней назад

PA = new CA

@ElGuapo1971 14 дней назад

My grandfather was a ham radio user for over 70 years. He owned one of the first cars ever. He always had a ham setup in his vehicles. Never a problem. Ham radio operators are responsible people. They have taken the time to learn and get licensed. They aren't a problem. Get a clue Pennsylvania and solve some real problems.

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

Agreed!

@butterbean4195 14 дней назад

like to see the numbers on how many ham/cb`s died due to holding a microphone... more people died of asteroids im sure

@user-gu4dh3du2x 13 дней назад

And you are interfering with the mission of a very important government agency!! What about NWS storm spotters and chasers who have to use HAM radio to call in ground truth during severe weather events like what just took place in Oklahoma, Nebraska, and other states in Tornado Alley???? What if tornadic super cells move into PA???

@sheerluckohms6509 15 дней назад

Tell that to all the truckers that use CB :)

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

The have a carve out for Commercial Truckers

@jhill4874 14 дней назад

@@StarShipAdventures Right. Once you start with the exemptions you can expect lawsuits and attacks on the law.

@joekrepps 14 дней назад

@@StarShipAdventures…and just like that, my FT-891 is a “CB”. I can program Channel 18 into the memory. I’m 75/100 towards Mobile DXCC and I’m not backing down. How would they even know we’re transmitting?! I’m not waving a big, chrome plated D-104 in front of my face. Are they going to equip cop cars with a frequency counter and a field strength meter? Doesn’t a Federal law supersede a state law?

@hankhalbert6542 14 дней назад

Yes, CB Radio is also covered under this proposed legislation. The intent is to stop CELL PHONE abuse, behind the wheel.

@hankhalbert6542 14 дней назад

PA has gone “leftwing,” for the most part. No fan of PA.

@algross3338 15 дней назад

The criteria our founding fathers used was life, liberty, property. Does use of my ham radio while driving cause people to die? Is my ham radio use resulting in crippling injury? Is my ham radio causing damage to property? Without a victim you don’t have a crime. If I am irresponsible taking my eyes off the road to enter a frequency via the microphone or I’m watching APRS data instead of the road and cause injury that is on me. No victim no crime. This bill is tyranny.

@stephenmiller9450 14 дней назад

Anyone in Penn. Should call their state reps & tell them to pound sand on this bill! This is over reach of power - f*ck em! Definitely about governmental control.

@kd5you1 14 дней назад

i agree with your comments except for the "Without a victim you don't have a crime." That sounds like sovcit reasoning.

@johnbrady1211 13 дней назад

@@kd5you1 But, it’s true. Some States will make laws and then search for the crime. Our lawmakers are so fkd up.

@johnbrady1211 13 дней назад

@@kd5you1 Sounds like common practice to me. They make laws and then look for victims to fit the crime. Remember when the seat belt laws came out? They swore they would not pull you over for a little seatbelt violation. Now, it’s the basis for them searching your car, while you are standing on the street in handcuffs looking like a criminal. Then, you risk having the cops plant something in your vehicle. To me, that sounds more like sovcit stuff.

@ericbonanno5214 14 дней назад

Welcome to Taxsylvania. Where you have no freedom and the freedom you do have isn't cheep.

@Scott-hb1xn 13 дней назад

The idiots who think that you require two hands to drive at all times, should NEVER BE ALLOWED TO DRIVE IN THE FIRST PLACE!

@StarShipAdventures 13 дней назад

I could not agree more. We don't need more laws, we need better drivers.

@jeffreyfritz5866 14 дней назад

From the ARRL: “The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Transportation Committee just passed a distracted driving bill that exempts amateur radio operators. That is, an FCC licensed Amateur Radio Operator using a push-to-talk mobile rig or an HT radio in his or her car, will be exempt from the restrictions that prohibit drivers from using handheld communications devices like cell phones.”

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

I would love to see that!

@kimoclyde 14 дней назад

Can you please provide a link?

@DavidS-iw4ei 14 дней назад

@@kimoclyde www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0037&pn=1458

@k5ktf1 14 дней назад

What??? ARRL HQ looked up from their expensive meal that your membership dues paid for and actually did something good for the membership??? Or did you see that on the Babylon Bee?

@LetsGoAmateurRadio 14 дней назад

That’s what the ARRL does for us. If the ARRL goes away and I hope it never does, we won’t have a lobbyist for Ham radio anymore.

@pauliedweasel 14 дней назад

Inform police and any other government agency that uses amateur radio for emergency operations that hams will no longer be providing communications services because of this proposed bill.

@christophersmith1155 14 дней назад

IM HERE IN MIDTOWN MANHATTAN. DURING AND AFTER 9-11 THEY NEEDED OUR HELP. SCHMUCKS.

@duenge 14 дней назад

Federally licensed.....F.Off

@mobiltec 14 дней назад

Ya can the state override federal law" that's why I carry my license with me. Feds told me no one can tell me no.

@kchaney56 14 дней назад

Insane, if true then police an fire MUST give up their radios.

@cpufrost 14 дней назад

Except they won't. Just like they're OK with banning vaping yet cigarettes aren't touched!

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

They made themselves exempt of course!

@soctnights 14 дней назад

If I lived in PA and this bill is passed I would be telling all the served agencies I support, at no cost, I QUIT! Where does the ARRL, Red Cross, FEMA, CERTS, and EOCs in PA stand on this bill? Will PA be looking for amateurs from surrounding states to help out in emergencies?

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

I expect what we normally get from the ARRL... Nothing!

@SFClark 14 дней назад

What a joke, who is going to enforce this?

@babayaga2977 14 дней назад

What about the giant freaking touchscreens in new vehicles that control damn near EVERYTHING??? HVAC, radio, etc, all controlled by touchscreen! Wasaaaaay more distracting than radio. School bus, metro bus, trucks, tow trucks, police, fire department, Secret Service etc etc etc.

@eugenecbell 14 дней назад

How many fatalities in Pensilvania been caused by a driver using an Amateur Radio? Oh, none! So why pass this law? Will we forbid eating in the car next?

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

They think that's what we sent them there to do, pass laws

@bottlestopper4353 14 дней назад

Looking out the windshield is optional. Playing with the touch screen+sound system+girl friend+trip computer+themselves everything except driving the car.

@dennishavaran-sz9zm 14 дней назад

There are a million cell phones in use in cars daily. Ham radios dont cause accidents.

@ryangassxx 14 дней назад

Your point of them thinking that their job is to go make laws. That's exactly the problem.. How do they justify their full time positions in state houses, if not to sit around and try to legislate constantly? They pretty much need to constantly be looking for "things to fix".. In the original design, these weren't supposed to be full-time jobs. It was meant to be public service. Something more resembling jury duty.. Not whole career, things... This is basically the root of the problem..

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

Agreed

@jhill4874 14 дней назад

Cops in California can talk on their cell phones while driving, but no one else can. Are cops just that much better drivers?

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

Government always cars out an exemption for themselves

@danieldavidmason2274 13 дней назад

Often worse. Just ask the people around my area who have been rear-ended by cops.

@LarryParamedic1 12 дней назад

I do not own or have owned a Ham Radio, but during my 30 years in EMS there were several times that I witnessed Ham Radio save lives.

@floydlawsen 14 дней назад

This is not about safety. It is pushing to exert control.

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

Agreed. It has nothing to do with safety!

@ssrrocks22 14 дней назад

Currently a number of states are using the cluse "distracted driver" in order to ticket a driver for using a microphone or radio in a moving vehicle regardless of the type of radio. This has been happening more and more. I received a ticket in Kansas a few years back. The officer said I was distracted driving while using my microphone on my ham radio. Even though I had a camera showing I was not using my radio the judge was not concerned, I ended up paying a $ 113.45 ticket regardless.

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

Tyranny! It is up to us to say enough is enough!

@carolynscilley382 14 дней назад

They do not even enforce cell phone use. People never follow the rules.

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

You reached a point where most of the rules serve no purpose, hence to resistance

@martianrays 14 дней назад

The problem is idiots on cell phones, not radio operators. Seldom if ever do you hear about an accident from using a radio, where as with cell phones it is prevalent. A cell phone requires you to look at it much longer and more frequently and perhaps even use both hands to hold phone and swipe, or click on something, where as a radio requires a quick glance to grab the mic, if even that. Radios with their knobs and buttons and switches are specifically designed to be used in vehicles and not cause much distraction. Transmissions with radios are short and to point, where as personal cell phone usage is not like that and they are not designed to be used in vehicles. This is just some lunatics, throwing a 2nd grade fit, who are mad they can not use their cell phones and decided to go after radio users. The next bill will no doubt be that you will not be able to talk to anyone sitting next to you in your car while driving. They are all ready trying to take your car, your house, your bank account and anything else you might own. The time is now to put a stop to this nonsense, call these people out, remove these tyrants from office along with those who fund them... IE Lobbyists.

@JoseArrom 14 дней назад

I totally agree. Cellphone users are terrible, as both drivers and pedestrians. They are distracted, walk and drive slower, ignore traffic lights and signs. Zero "situational awareness".

@3dtexan890 13 дней назад

CB, GMRS, also have mobile radios. This is all about control. Damn what the hell is wrong with Penna? Texting DOES take your eyes off the road. That should be illegal.

@user-gk4nf4mo7l 15 дней назад

Pennsylvania does have tornadoes ice storms ect. and handheld radios are needed .

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

Agreed

@deanproctor2690 14 дней назад

Because mobile radio operators are causing wrecks on Pennsylvania roads? Most certainly not the reason why. They all sat in a big room thinking about who they can attack next.

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

Power, Revenue, Good Feelings = Government!

@kenenglish124 14 дней назад

They ran out of things they could do to oppress gays and transgenders. Who will get erased next?

@jhonsiders6077 12 дней назад

Just another reason to vote out all of them .

@rohnkd4hct260 14 дней назад

Wilmington,NC tried this years ago. When they realized the Cops would have to pull over to use the radio. It failed.

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

PA Just made Government Vehicles Exempt! Problem Solved for them!

@vg23air 14 дней назад

yes, we need this law, cause we couldnt possibly drive using a cb radio mike from 1960 to 2024, what a load

@bobinmontana777 13 дней назад

Next, coffee drinking will be outlawed. I hope they’ll go after the real danger, drive-up restaurant windows.

@kd5you1 14 дней назад

A lot of hams use their radios during rush hour or drive time to work or home, and its never been a problem where I live. Not once has anyone here caused an accident or caused any other problems because they were talking on the radio. Today and yesterday the MS150 was taking place, and I was just thinking how SAGs would work in PA if they were not allowed to use their radio while mobile. Also, its better to have the engine running while talking on the radio because some radios will actually shut down if the voltage gets too low.

@lawrence3242 14 дней назад

Does this new proposed bill include police, fire, state and local government and taxi cabs.

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

The new law exempts police fire Ems emergency vehicles commercial vehicles. It does not include the use of CBGMRS or ham radio in private vehicles

@evankalbach9985 14 дней назад

Hope they plan to ban pd and fd from using their radio's while in motion.

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

As Usual Government has Exempted Themselves!

@dalependleton6420 14 дней назад

Try to get the cell phone people to put down the silly cell phones while driving.

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

I would listen to an argument that texting and driving is dangerous and would even consider some law in that regard necessary, but this is gross over reach. A palm mic never killed anyone. Remember, you give an inch they take a mile.

@TazkoHoZabit 14 дней назад

I come from a small village in Slovakia randomly watching this video. I want to tell you that many of your ancestors from this village (Vysoká nad Kysucou, also known as Vyszoka or Vrchrieka) moved directly to Pennsylvania during the immigration. Of course not only from this village but from all over Europe, but this is known to me from stories. These old people (now only a few are alive) and their children (maybe your parents) helped build Pennsylvania into a beautiful state, until you elected stupid officials who start making your life harder. You elected people there who never built your country, but they have new stupid ideologies that make your life more difficult, and not only your life, but their tentacles reach as far as Europe, where we also feel their senseless ideas. Next time vote smarter.

@JackSquat54 14 дней назад

Go Pens ! You guys in Pa should look up representatives and ask them if they are Hams and ask them if they agree with this legislation.

@p.s.vanderpool6770 14 дней назад

Pretty soon none monitored communication will be outlawed. Along with many other things. This way our government has the most control of us. 😂

@Smokie082 13 дней назад

Now other people know how us 2a folks feel. 2A is a constitutionally protected right hammer radio is not. I’m a ham operator myself and I believe that yes this is BS over reach as well

@bugs19682 15 дней назад

Email is better than nothing but 1 phone call is better than hundreds of emails

@boerewors79 14 дней назад

As it has apparently already passed the House, contact should be directed to a State Senator.

@guyskeer5411 13 дней назад

While I was attempting Law School (I Failed a Marriage and went back to Sea), I think it was drilled into Me: "If Federal Law has Spoken, The States cannot Deny" FCC is a Federal Commission. "In Common Use" By Millions! Maybe a Supreme Court Case?

@StarShipAdventures 12 дней назад

The Federal Government controls the Frequencies and how they are used, the states decide what we can and can't do while driving. They will tell you that one has nothing to do with the other.

@albedo0.392 14 дней назад

A HUMAN PROBLEM: WHEN U HAVE 1 MILLION, THEN YOU WANT 2M...WHEN YOU HAVE POWER, THEN YOU WANT MORE POWER.

@richb.4374 3 дня назад

They should ban cellphone use while driving, there are millions of fools who cause accidents behind the wheel because of phones, how many accidents were caused by a ham talking on his radio?

@brichard9485 15 дней назад

Wow! Allowed to text at traffic lights? In Georgia who is very proud to start this hands-free money grab, you must be in a parking space in a parking lot engine off to touch the phone. Engine off even on side of the road it's still illegal first day it was enacted Cherokee County Georgia look like an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie with what seemed like 100 police overlooking the highway trying to pick off as many motorists as they could. Around those parts it's all about extracting money

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

Yes. GA is Tyrannical about this! Florida, although over reaching, is more reasonable.

@jeffjordan3806 13 дней назад

More cars are self driving freeing up your hands. Are you kidding me? That's insane.

@Norm475 13 дней назад

I suppose having your lady friend actively resting her head in your lap while driving is also illegal in Pennsylvania?

@timc7175 14 дней назад

No more Hamfests in Pennsylvania

@W4BIN 13 дней назад

HAM radio operators self learn how to multitask, and we identify as being /M (mobile) so our contacts know not to start saying "where did you go?" helping the driver/s. I wonder how the law will effect operators, operating cw while moving with paddle in front of the center arm rest. Ron W4BIN

@whitingguy 12 дней назад

I just moved here literally 3 months ago today, if it passes I'm out as soon as my lease is up.

@chuckman231 5 дней назад

In my best Ralphie from the Simpsons voice, "I'm helping!"

@KC9RXP 5 дней назад

PA is usually okay, but they come up with some goofy laws sometimes.

@vitogriffin8902 13 дней назад

If it's too dangerous for citizens to use their radio while driving then it's too dangerous for government agents to use their radios while driving...the rules for thee but not for mee system is out of control.

@StarShipAdventures 13 дней назад

Oh bet they are exempt!

@JackSquat54 14 дней назад

I suspect the Pa Senate sees no difference between mobile Ham operators and mobile Cbers.

@parajerry 14 дней назад

I would expect the truckers to be fighting this. CB radio is still common in large trucks. This would ban the CD use in the state. This is what happens when government has no fear of the people.

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

There is an exemption for Commercial Vehicles. So Ham Radio and CB in Privately Owned Cars would be illegal.

@biblicaltheologyexegesisan9024 14 дней назад

they do not want you to communicate with one another

@johna7661 14 дней назад

We must have absolute obedience from the population. Good luck with that pompous legislation

@JackSquat54 14 дней назад

A lot on new 10 meter radios like Radioditty , Anytone now have VOX, so you can talk hands free with an ear mounted mike so the police will not see you with a mike in your hand. It is one way around it if this goes through.

@dennisjones8991 10 дней назад

Federal law overrides state law when it comes to licenses from the FCC. No state can restrict a FEDERALLY issued license in any way. This would also apply to garbage trucks, DOT, state, county, and city official vehicles as well as any businesses with radios in their vehicles. They also have FCC licenses, so they are able to carry on as well.

@StarShipAdventures 9 дней назад

They are doing it anyway!

@johnb7805 14 дней назад

Are they going to stop all the truck drivers from using their CB'S! WTF!

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

They have exempted Commercial Vehicles. So Guy driving Gas Tanker can use radio, guy in private car can not! This has nothing to do with safety!

@porcoutah9967 14 дней назад

I don't know how much of that law will be actually enforced. in California we have a lot of law, but many are not enforced such as 55 MPH limit , right two lanes only while towing. or even normal speed limits are rarely enforced.

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

But if they do, your screwed!

@patriot7083 14 дней назад

We have had such a law in Texas for years. This is NOTHING that hams here worry much about because it's nonsense; I don't know of anyone who has ever been ticketed. The law requires that two-way radios can only be used in hands free mode if you can figure a way to do that. I don't remember all of details because like I said, it's nonsense. That said, IF THE LAW IS PASSED in PA and you are worried about being ticketed, maybe use a headset and put a PTT button on the steering wheel. Instead of watching for some driver holding a mic, the police could spend every minute of every day just going after people texting and driving which is also illegal and so much more dangerous than holding a mic that you don't even have to be looking at to use. I have and will probably continue to ignore this law and use a hand mic while driving if I want. This is certainly no more dangerous than eating and driving which is still legal. My guess is that I MIGHT be cited under this law if I cause an accident and the police somehow figure out that holding my mic was the cause.

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

But, if one wants to be a prick, you will get a ticket!

@esallgoodman 14 дней назад

Can't even have a scanner / radio in the vehicle to begin with unless you're a ham in a handful of states thanks to an ancient 1934 law

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

The Scanner Law that is still on the books in Florida says it can't be "Mounted" in a car. We had them sitting on the seat plugged into a lighter plug for years.

@kc6nfv746 15 дней назад

How many lives on the road save by a Radio person

@HappyQuailsLC 13 дней назад

Enhanced=Overreaching especially since Hams are self organizing and self policing first responders who provide needed communications during emergencies to prevent interruptions in needed information

@StarShipAdventures 12 дней назад

Government is Exempt!

@tangle70 13 дней назад

All the while quoting FCC regulations.

@fotostephen 12 дней назад

until there is an emergency and they need help....So whats next, so manual transmissions?

@mewrongway 14 дней назад

Half the cops in PA don't know when to turn on there headlights! So does law enforcement and emergency services have to pull over to use the radio? lol Oh the humanity!!!!!

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

No, Law Enforcement and All Gov Vehicles are Exempt! Government never imposes there stupid laws on themselves.

@mewrongway 14 дней назад

@@StarShipAdventures Dont do what I do, Do what I say! Typical politics!

@larryjanson4011 14 дней назад

more run away government. here in ca it is a crime to use a cell phone. but i see so many using while driving. the law is not in-forced. and one night i can up on a county sheriff with his car in a ditch. i bet he was on his phone and speeding . as many cars spin out on this corner.

@davidnewton6441 14 дней назад

My father 79 Ford pick up came with a cb radio standard equipment, part of the a.m. and FM radio

@christophersmith1155 14 дней назад

wow . no radio. i need my CB-HAM-GMRS.

@chipsramek3868 14 дней назад

"Drivers" are the only ones required to buy an annual plate registration sticker and insurance ... Fact ... only those involved in Commerce like a Taxi or Delivery vehicle can be legally enforced to do so. Call Yourself ...a ..."TRAVELIER"... not a ... "DRIVER".

@bobcosgrove3235 13 дней назад

That traveler vs driver B.S never works. It's a scam someone started on the internet. It's not real law.

@randynason2822 14 дней назад

You can always use a mic mounted to visor and a transmit button mounted to steering wheel. Same setup as racing radios

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

A lot of work to appease law makers that are making useless laws just to feel better.

@TheTdub 13 дней назад

What about the truckers or police? They aren't any better than the rest of us. In fact, IMHO they are worse and more distracted than a typical operator. Then you have the utility workers as well..... they don't THINK at all!!

@StarShipAdventures 13 дней назад

Exempt and Exempt! The first thing the government does is exempt themselves.

@markr.1984 14 дней назад

My new Kenwood TH-D75 HT has Bluetooth and a earbud you can order that has a PTT button on it. Only trouble is you have to order it from Japan. I live in Utah and don't have to worry about this but it still sounds handy to have anyway. Wonder how long it will take to get that from Japan?

@StarShipAdventures 13 дней назад

Should not be necessary!

@BruceGordon925 14 дней назад

But, But , But I can let the "Auto driver" drive while I'm on the radio.......

@anthonygentili6198 14 дней назад

No fun!! Fun is illegal!!

@straightpride451 14 дней назад

Watch out for the slippery slope.

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

Agreed!

@oldjarhead386 6 дней назад

It was just a matter of time. Karen’s are getting elected everywhere and things like this are getting much more common.

@ImHungryMK 13 дней назад

About the government like police officers and other agencies can still use their radios and laptops as they drive around

@StarShipAdventures 13 дней назад

Yes they can. A cop can type on the laptop with one hand, hold the phone with his head and shoulder and talk on the palm mic at the same time while a drive of a Gas Tanker can talk on the CB... BUT If you do any of it your fined!

@rwrp 9 часов назад

“Whatever, I do what I want! “

@kf7bws 14 дней назад

How will this law affect Law Enforcement, Public Works, Emergency services and using their radios. Amateur radio is a vital means of communications in time of need. This is Bull Schiff. If it passes Hams should withdraw their support for emergency comms (ARES, RACES, et.) in the state Pennsylvania.

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

As usual the Government made an Exemption for themselves. A man driving a huge fire truck lights and siren, or a commercial driver of a Gas Tanker, or a cop using his computer, mic and phone at the same time are ALL EXEMPT! You on the other hand. NO GO!

@88KeysOnFire 11 дней назад

Bye bye cell phones.

@patricklennox9572 14 дней назад

There is a devious reason for this.

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

Of course there is because there's absolutely no proof that this will change the safety of the public one iota

@Demy1970 14 дней назад

More laws? How about cracking down on the texting, we have to many politicians who have nothing to do and just create more bullshyt regulations.

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

Texting Laws have not helped anything, just eroded our liberty!

@johnwest7993 15 дней назад

What's the problem? As hams we can pretty easily add VOX switches on our mic lines. I'm sure there are circuits in old copies of the ARRL Handbook, or QDX, or all over the web for those hams who don't know how to design one. That's the sort of thing that ham radio is all about. BTW, even $20 Chinese Baofeng's have VOX built in.

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

I can't wait to hear what the repeater is like when people start using VOX and leaving it on! That is not a good idea! There is nothing dangerous about talking on a Palm Mic! No other solution is needed!

@mrrifleman1695 14 дней назад

how bout water/coffee?goin to ban drinkin water/not beer/,automatic trans only too,no manual trans,got to have hands free to give the finger?,i can see that

@RobertWPaine 14 дней назад

Gee, we need to do something really legislative. I know: let’s ban amateur radios in cars. That will make us REALLY look like lawmakers. Aye…..RIGHT…😵‍💫

@chrissewell1608 12 дней назад

I guess all truckers can stop delivering goods to Pennsylvania either, since they use CB Radios!?

@StarShipAdventures 11 дней назад

They Exempted Commercial Vehicles... So in other words, the Man Driving the Gas Tanker 80MPH down the interstate can use his CB, but you in your private car cannot!

@Cinncinnatus 13 дней назад

Ah so they gonna ban cell phones and all mobile radio based devices as well? isnt like ppl use cell phones with hands free cuz its the law... since plebs on the state hill say its unsafe to operate a radio in a car.

@xbobsworld 14 дней назад

FIX = install dark tint. it's nobody's business what one does on their personal property

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

They may data legal too so the cops can see in your car make sure you're not using your phone in your radio

@erinw1485 14 дней назад

if we can't do it. Then the COPS can't do it!~!!!!! Out look need to be Denied the use of their Radios!!!! NO more Texting or use of phones in CARS!! Tell these Idiots to mind their own Business!!!!!! Its not their business!!!!

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

As usual they carved out an exemption for themselves!

@whereswaldo5740 14 дней назад

You talk like a free man. Where’d you get such ideas?

@edlightman 7 дней назад

cb ers and gmrs users should have talking rights also not ham users .

@texasaggiegigsem 14 дней назад

Do they even have subject matter jurisdiction?

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

Don't get away with it, it's the same as hands free for cell phones and that's been challenged in beat and the states are doing it all over now

@billcawthorne3114 14 дней назад

How many collisions are related to amateur radio usage while driving?

@ScuffedRadio 14 дней назад

zero, typical goverment

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

None

@RFMaster6 14 дней назад

That won’t hold up to FCC Scrutiny. Federal preemption.,

@StarShipAdventures 14 дней назад

I don't expect any FCC scrutiny. I don't expect them to get involved at all period Pennsylvania has the right to do this if their legislation feels it's necessary for the safety of the public

@RFMaster6 14 дней назад

The FCC has already ruled : Declaratory Rulling, on federal preemption in a case in NY where a police officer attempted to confiscate equipment from a mobile licensed ham based on the wide band coverage (before LE went digital)of the transceiver. States and municipalities cannot trample on federal jurisdiction.