Here in Australia it is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving (except for hands free Bluetooth). Yet it is legal to use a two way radio.

@StealthGTI

2 ай бұрын

Back when phones were just phones, I suspect it wasn't a big deal to use them on the road. Now that people cannot use them without having their faces buried in them, the problem is much greater. Thanks for visiting!

I would also add to the conversation that 99.9% of police cruisers in the US (and for that matter most parts of the world) have laptops and radios in them that the vehicle operators use on a daily basis. It's well known and understood that the officer behind you on the highway is probably using their laptop (at highway speeds) to run your plates. A ham reaching for a microphone without taking their eyes off the road is no different than a law enforcement officer reaching for their microphone, or a 18-wheel truck driver using their citizen's band radio. People just see a bunch of LCD screens and assume you're doing moon-bounce propagation at 60 mph. There's just a lot about amateur radio that most people just don't understand. Also looking at your antenna setup, you can do moon-bounce on that thing, right? Hahahaha just kidding.... But seriously, can you? 73

@StealthGTI

Ай бұрын

Agreed! I'm sure you're aware that many police officers have been involved in accidents while using their computers or smartphone. They almost never suffer a penalty because of "qualified immunity." Regarding "moon-bounce," no, I can't do it. My rotator is only for azimuth and not elevation. Thanks for visiting!