On 12/17/2011 10:40 AM, Steve Bonine wrote:
On 12/15/11 9:12 AM, ARRL Members Only Web site wrote:

Of course, in responding to the NTSB recommendation we must be careful
not to minimize the horrific nature of the accidents cited in their
Fact Sheet (also attached). But the fact is that none of them involved
Amateur Radio or other two-way radio operation,

It amazes me to think that there are people who are reasonable in other
respects, but who can say with a straight face that there is no evidence
that using ham radio while driving results in distraction. Somehow hams
have a mysterious ability to tune around looking for a QSO, check the
antenna match, and carry on a conversation without this activity
distracting them from driving? If it wasn't for the clear danger it
poses, that would be funny.

After 47 years as an ARRL member, we parted ways on this issue. I think
it is morally irresponsible for a national organization to encourage
their members to engage in what is obviously dangerous behavior that
puts other people at risk.

73, Steve KB9X



Well Steve, there is mobile operation and mobile operation.. Mobile I
stick to VHF/UHF FM so I don't do tuning, I let the radio do it, I don't
do antenna matching, Again the radio does it, and so on,, Usually I
don't even pick up the mic (I let it sit there)

However. that said.. I'm talking about MY mobile operation.

And I am aware that many folks do run HF and do have to tune the antenna
and so on ... I would like to think they pull off the road to do that.
But... You have a point.

I mean I use a cell phone when in the driver's seat too... But I find a
parking lot first!

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