On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 08:18:46 -0500 Dave Hall wrote:

As most of you know, there has been some question as to the legality
of Roger Beeps on CB radio. Some have claimed that they are legal,
while others have had some doubts. There are no FCC rules which
specifically allow them, and very few radios come equipped with them.

I believe it's been stated in this group by a number of persons that "roger
beep" is ILLEGAL.
It has also been pointed that internal mods are also illegal.
This is one of the reasons that radios sold as ham radios that are converted
over, are illegal.
As it is necessary to modify the internal workings.
IOW, removing the screws from the case may void the certification.
This does not mean that minor repairs and tuning are illegal.

You state that there is no rule which forbids the use of "Roger beep".
How very wrong.
Within the very body of the material you are given with a new unit, it
clearly states that practically any item which is NOT standard voice audio,
is ILLEGAL.
With the exception of morse code.
This includes singing, whistling, and other noises designed to be a
nuisance.
"Roger Beep" is only legal at the END of a transmission as you release the
key.