Jack, I see your point, done that my self. But if u set up will in a parking lot, and while driving, hit the PTT key, your relativly safe. Seeing as how this is a techinal field, not many "ID10T"s are out there. Think most of us can multi-task holding a mic and driving at the same time. Like someone else said, there are a few people that cant handle multi-tasking with a comms device and driving. Oh well I guess.
Chris ----- Original Message ---- From: Jack Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:16:17 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] A little OT perhaps... On the other hand, I need to join in here. True it seems like everyone has a cell phone glued to their ears these days. But from the ham radio aspect, cell phones aren't nearly as attention consuming as setting up your mobile whilst driving! Many times I've swerved dangerously all over the road while trying to set up to QSY to a different channel/frequency! Dumb me, I know but with the miniature readouts and push buttons the ham rig requires more concentration than does a cell. 73 de Jack ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris Rosing To: Repeater-Builder@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 9:05 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] A little OT perhaps... You know, There is a lot of states out there and cities, and for me, bases, that permit talking on cellphones while driving. The msg that would get reported out of this would be the cell phone part as the masses in this country use cellphones all the time. I am curious as to how many other places that have banded cell phones, have it written this way to ban 2 way radios like our ham radios, FRS radios that groups such as boy scouts, large families, etc...use when convoying to a new location. And truckers with their ever popular CB's. What about my customers that have a GPS tracking device, with a Data Terminal Display on their dash to receive txt msgs, and route info? This is basically blocking out all communications in vehicles that have become ever popular over the last decade to save companies money, therefore pushes money back into the economy in other ways. AND why are emergency people so special. They drive at a higher rate of speed then the average person, swerving out of the way of people that don't pay any attention to what is going on. Any ways, that's just by beef to the stupidity of people in this country that run it. So if you know of any other places that have a ban on all communication devices please let me/us know. Thanks Chris KD5ZBE ----- Original Message ---- From: Ken Arck <[EMAIL PROTECTED] net> To: Repeater-Builder@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 8:54:40 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] A little OT perhaps... ....but the morons who run our State are considering this (time to mobilize Oregon hams....(coming to a State near you?) http://www.leg. state.or. us/07reg/ measures/ sb0200.dir/ sb0293.intro. html 74th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2007 Regular Session NOTE: Matter within { + braces and plus signs + } in an amended section is new. Matter within { - braces and minus signs - } is existing law to be omitted. New sections are within { + braces and plus signs + } . LC 1265 Senate Bill 293 Printed pursuant to Senate Interim Rule 213.28 by order of the President of the Senate in conformance with presession filing rules, indicating neither advocacy nor opposition on the part of the President (at the request of Senate Interim Committee on Judiciary) SUMMARY The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's brief statement of the essential features of the measure as introduced. Creates offense of operating motor vehicle while using mobile communication device. Punishes by maximum fine of $720. Authorizes suspension of driving privileges for repeat offenses. A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to use of mobile communication device while driving. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. { + Sections 2 and 3 of this 2007 Act are added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code. + } SECTION 2. { + (1) A person commits the offense of operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile communication device if the person, while operating a motor vehicle on a highway, uses a mobile communication device but does not use a hands-free accessory. (2) For purposes of this section: (a) 'Hands-free accessory' means an attachment or built-in feature for or an addition to a mobile communication device, whether or not permanently installed in a motor vehicle, that when used allows a person to maintain both hands on the steering wheel. + } { + (b) 'Mobile communication device' means a text messaging device or a wireless, two-way communication device designed to receive and transmit voice communication. + } { + (3) This section does not apply to: (a) A person operating an ambulance or emergency vehicle; or (b) A person summoning medical or other emergency help if no other person in the vehicle is capable of summoning help. (4) The offense described in this section, operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile communication device, is a Class A traffic violation. + } SECTION 3. { + (1) The Department of Transportation shall suspend the driving privileges of a person who repeatedly commits the offense of operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile communication device as described in section 2 of this 2007 Act. (2) The department shall suspend driving privileges under this section for 30 days when a person is convicted of a second offense within a three-year period. (3) The department shall suspend driving privileges under this section for 90 days when a person is convicted of three or more offenses within a three-year period. (4) A person is entitled to administrative review under ORS 809.440 of a suspension under this section. + } ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --- President and CTO - Arcom Communications Makers of the world famous RC210 Repeater Controller and accessories. http://www.arcomcon trollers. com/arcom/ index.html Authorized Dealers for Kenwood and Telewave and we offer complete repeater packages! AH6LE/R - IRLP Node 3000 http://www.irlp. net No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.17.15/659 - Release Date: 1/30/2007
