Most sales outlets will ASK FOR his call sign, though they may not
require it to make the sale. Some will require it.

I have an in dash unit - Sony, with the gap -- and often wish the gap
wasn't there, 9.475, 9.495, 9330, etc. Even though I've really enjoyed
and appreciated the radio I have, I often wish I'd gone the other
route. I have no ssb. Am limited to increments of 5. etc.

Al

CW wrote:

If he wants a a ham transciever, all he hass to do is go down and buy one.
He just can't legally transmit. That would probably be a good way to go.
Many of them are rather small.
"Al Patrick" wrote in message
...



Many "hams" get a mobile HF radio with full coverage receive. Since
this unit can also transmit, on the ham bands, it is limited (at least
at most places) to licensed amateur radio operators only.

If they refuse to sell it to him because he does not have a license, he can
sue. Any business knows this. They will not refuse to sell.
"Al Patrick" wrote in message
...
Most sales outlets will ASK FOR his call sign, though they may not
require it to make the sale. Some will require it.

I have an in dash unit - Sony, with the gap -- and often wish the gap
wasn't there, 9.475, 9.495, 9330, etc. Even though I've really enjoyed
and appreciated the radio I have, I often wish I'd gone the other
route. I have no ssb. Am limited to increments of 5. etc.

Al

CW wrote:

If he wants a a ham transciever, all he hass to do is go down and buy
one.
He just can't legally transmit. That would probably be a good way to go.
Many of them are rather small.
"Al Patrick" wrote in message
...



Many "hams" get a mobile HF radio with full coverage receive. Since
this unit can also transmit, on the ham bands, it is limited (at least
at most places) to licensed amateur radio operators only.

CW wrote:

If they refuse to sell it to him because he does not have a license, he can
sue. Any business knows this. They will not refuse to sell.

I don't think any businesss has to sell to anyone. Now if they discriminate,
that's another issue, but one can refuse service to anyone one chooses.


"Al Patrick" wrote in message
...
Most sales outlets will ASK FOR his call sign, though they may not
require it to make the sale. Some will require it.

I have an in dash unit - Sony, with the gap -- and often wish the gap
wasn't there, 9.475, 9.495, 9330, etc. Even though I've really enjoyed
and appreciated the radio I have, I often wish I'd gone the other
route. I have no ssb. Am limited to increments of 5. etc.

Al

CW wrote:

If he wants a a ham transciever, all he hass to do is go down and buy
one.
He just can't legally transmit. That would probably be a good way to go.
Many of them are rather small.
"Al Patrick" wrote in message
...



Many "hams" get a mobile HF radio with full coverage receive. Since
this unit can also transmit, on the ham bands, it is limited (at least
at most places) to licensed amateur radio operators only.

I don't have a Ham license... Anyhow, for some reason, I seem to
remember reading that it's illegal to have a ham transceiver in a car
in NY anyhow... Maybe I'm wrong...

In my old car, I used a portable with a CB antenna for a while... It's
just a pain to disconnect and reconnect -- which would lead me to only
use it on long trips.... Also, I was using a window mount CB antenna
(to avoid holes or scratches (magnet mount)) but no ground plane). The
antenna messed up the window gasket... RF noise was sometimes an
issue... at times I could listen, but end up with a headache!... It
actually got much worse when I had to change the alternator... they
installed another brand, which caused extra noise... I wasn't going to
start changing the spark plugs and adding extra grounds in a car I
knew I was going to get rid of...
If I knew the broadcasters I listened to would stick around a few
years, that would also lean me towards a larger investment...
The other issue is theft... The Sony in-dash unit doesn't look so
extra-expensive.. putting in a large transceiver invites theft...
I would've easily bought the Sony, if not for the dash fittign
issue... (Actually, related to another issue, they mention that the
Mazda 6 isn't too well grounded...people have been adding ground
cables all over the place...)


N8KDV wrote in message ...
CW wrote:

If they refuse to sell it to him because he does not have a license, he can
sue. Any business knows this. They will not refuse to sell.

I don't think any businesss has to sell to anyone. Now if they discriminate,
that's another issue, but one can refuse service to anyone one chooses.

In some states, it is illegal to have them in the car if you are not
licensed but not because of the transmitter. It is the receiver that is the
issue and generally applies to scanners though your average cop does not
know the difference. If you suspect that you live in such a state, it would
be in your best interest to find out as your shortwave rig is just as likely
to get you busted as anything. As for the size of a transceiver, some are no
bigger than your stock car radio.
"Daniel Rosenzweig" wrote in message
om...
I don't have a Ham license... Anyhow, for some reason, I seem to
remember reading that it's illegal to have a ham transceiver in a car
in NY anyhow... Maybe I'm wrong...

"CW" wrote in message
news:yqC3b.289873$o%2.135422@sccrnsc02...
In some states, it is illegal to have them in the car if you are not
licensed but not because of the transmitter. It is the receiver that is
the
issue and generally applies to scanners though your average cop does not
know the difference. If you suspect that you live in such a state, it
would
be in your best interest to find out as your shortwave rig is just as
likely
to get you busted as anything. As for the size of a transceiver, some are
no
bigger than your stock car radio.
"Daniel Rosenzweig" wrote in message
om...
I don't have a Ham license... Anyhow, for some reason, I seem to
remember reading that it's illegal to have a ham transceiver in a car
in NY anyhow... Maybe I'm wrong...