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Yes, but be prepared to show a copy of your license if you are asked.
"'Captain' Kirk DeHaan" wrote in message news ![]() On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 12:54:24 GMT, Sandy Hoff wrote: Hi guys, Long time listener, first time caller here. I have a question. Is it legal to carry a police scanner in my car? I have no interest in monitoring the police. I have the scanner in case TSHTF and I need to hear what's going on. Wind direction and weather from KEC83, local radio, instructions. That sort of thing. I live in Maryland and work in Baltimore City. I Googled but didn't come up with much. Maybe a good site recommendation? Thank you guys. Great NGs, very informative. Sandy. I believe licensed HAM's can carry a scanner even in areas where local laws prohibit the practice. Check with your local police. Kirk "Moe, Larry, the cheese!", Curly |
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Ham operators are legally able to carry scanners as a part of their
"licensed obligation" to carry and forward emergency information to the general public. Joe blow is generally frowned on about having a scanner because the police immediately suspect that you would only need the use of the scanner to evade the police in the commision of a crime. Or something to that effect. You should check with your local smokey to be sure. Larry "'Captain' Kirk DeHaan" wrote in message news ![]() On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 12:54:24 GMT, Sandy Hoff wrote: Hi guys, Long time listener, first time caller here. I have a question. Is it legal to carry a police scanner in my car? I have no interest in monitoring the police. I have the scanner in case TSHTF and I need to hear what's going on. Wind direction and weather from KEC83, local radio, instructions. That sort of thing. I live in Maryland and work in Baltimore City. I Googled but didn't come up with much. Maybe a good site recommendation? Thank you guys. Great NGs, very informative. Sandy. I believe licensed HAM's can carry a scanner even in areas where local laws prohibit the practice. Check with your local police. Kirk "Moe, Larry, the cheese!", Curly |
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First of all, there are only three kinds of people to a cop. Cops,
cop's families and suspects. Second, never ask a cop about the law. They don't know dick about it. If they did, they'd be lawyers. Russ On Thu, 2 Sep 2004 19:09:17 -0700, "Larry Splane" wrote: Ham operators are legally able to carry scanners as a part of their "licensed obligation" to carry and forward emergency information to the general public. Joe blow is generally frowned on about having a scanner because the police immediately suspect that you would only need the use of the scanner to evade the police in the commision of a crime. Or something to that effect. You should check with your local smokey to be sure. Larry "'Captain' Kirk DeHaan" wrote in message news ![]() On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 12:54:24 GMT, Sandy Hoff wrote: Hi guys, Long time listener, first time caller here. I have a question. Is it legal to carry a police scanner in my car? I have no interest in monitoring the police. I have the scanner in case TSHTF and I need to hear what's going on. Wind direction and weather from KEC83, local radio, instructions. That sort of thing. I live in Maryland and work in Baltimore City. I Googled but didn't come up with much. Maybe a good site recommendation? Thank you guys. Great NGs, very informative. Sandy. I believe licensed HAM's can carry a scanner even in areas where local laws prohibit the practice. Check with your local police. Kirk "Moe, Larry, the cheese!", Curly |
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![]() "Russ" wrote in message ... First of all, there are only three kinds of people to a cop. Cops, cop's families and suspects. Second, never ask a cop about the law. They don't know dick about it. If they did, they'd be lawyers. True. Which is why even a ham should print out and carry a copy of their states' statutes regarding scanners if they live in a state like Minnesota; i.e. where only hams can have scanners in their cars (or if you've gotten a "special permit" from the state to have one in your car). Even though I don't have a scanner in my car, many mobile amateur radios have extended coverage that can pick up the police bands in the 150 MHz range, which makes them "scanners". I printed out a copy of the Minnesota state statute and a copy of my amateur radio license and I keep them in my glove compartment, just in case I ever get pulled over and a cop notices my 2 meter radio. The statute's very clear as to who can and cannot have a "scanner" in their car in Minnesota. Jackie |
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On Sun, 05 Sep 2004 23:38:34 GMT, "Buzzygirl"
wrote: "Russ" wrote in message .. . First of all, there are only three kinds of people to a cop. Cops, cop's families and suspects. Second, never ask a cop about the law. They don't know dick about it. If they did, they'd be lawyers. True. Which is why even a ham should print out and carry a copy of their states' statutes regarding scanners if they live in a state like Minnesota; i.e. where only hams can have scanners in their cars (or if you've gotten a "special permit" from the state to have one in your car). Even though I don't have a scanner in my car, many mobile amateur radios have extended coverage that can pick up the police bands in the 150 MHz range, which makes them "scanners". Is this a legal definition? I would expect that a scanner would have to have the capability of automatically "scanning" a number of frequencies. Not that this would dissuade the kind of cop who takes your carrying such documentation as a personal challenge to his authority. I printed out a copy of the Minnesota state statute and a copy of my amateur radio license and I keep them in my glove compartment, just in case I ever get pulled over and a cop notices my 2 meter radio. The statute's very clear as to who can and cannot have a "scanner" in their car in Minnesota. Jackie |
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Sandy Hoff wrote:
Hi guys, Long time listener, first time caller here. I have a question. Is it legal to carry a police scanner in my car? I have no interest in monitoring the police. I have the scanner in case TSHTF and I need to hear what's going on. Wind direction and weather from KEC83, local radio, instructions. That sort of thing. I live in Maryland and work in Baltimore City. I Googled but didn't come up with much. Maybe a good site recommendation? Thank you guys. Great NGs, very informative. Sandy. Hi It's probably legal as long as you're not using it for an illegal purpose. On the other hand, Murphy's law says any police officer who pulls you over and finds the scanner will not know this or will presume you're using it illegally. There's not much percentage in arguing with a police officer who has pulled you over, even if you are right. So if you're not using it, keep it out of sight, and don't volunteer that you have one if you get pulled over. |
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On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 12:54:24 GMT, Sandy Hoff
wrote: Is it legal to carry a police scanner in my car? It varys by state. Some places its illegal to carry a scanner without a ham license. Michigan for one unless they changed it. Gunner "She's (my daughter) already dating a sex offender. Better that than a republican fundie neocon fascist." FF, (alt.machines.cnc) |
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The anonymous lowlife
"Gunner" wrote in message ... Gunner "She's (my daughter) already dating a sex offender. Better that than a republican fundie neocon fascist." FF, (alt.machines.cnc) Hopefully you are unable to pass your genes on, but if you had a daughter, I hope she never experiences the real scum of a father that you could be. I think you should be hunted down. Jack Painter Virginia Beach |
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![]() "Gunner" wrote in message ... On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 12:54:24 GMT, Sandy Hoff wrote: Is it legal to carry a police scanner in my car? It varys by state. Some places its illegal to carry a scanner without a ham license. Michigan for one unless they changed it. Minnesota is another one of those states that insists you have a ham license to carry scanning equipment in your car. If you aren't a ham, one can apply for a permit to have one too. Jackie |
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On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 15:21:25 GMT, Gunner
wrote: On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 12:54:24 GMT, Sandy Hoff wrote: Is it legal to carry a police scanner in my car? It varys by state. Some places its illegal to carry a scanner without a ham license. Michigan for one unless they changed it. You might check the archives of this group for a recent thread using the words "mobile" and "installed" There was an issue in some state over language in the law about requiring mobile scanners to be "installed" i.e., does a simple lighter power plug constitute "installed" or must it be hard-wired and non-removable? Gunner "She's (my daughter) already dating a sex offender. Better that than a republican fundie neocon fascist." FF, (alt.machines.cnc) |
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