gibson135
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Does anyone here know what the laws are in CO about having a scanner in your car. I've been bringing it with me on I-70 as something to do while sitting in traffic coming back from the mountains. Thanks
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Spitfire8520
I might be completely clueless! =)
I don't recall any law in Colorado regarding scanners at all. A quick search of the Colorado Revised Statues doesn't seem to indicate anything related to scanners or radio receivers at all. I'm not sure if any municipalities have anything against them either, but I don't know enough to say for sure.
This other site might help: U.S. Scanner Laws
As Spitfire8520 said, there seems to be no known laws in CO.
Hope this helps,
As Spitfire8520 said, there seems to be no known laws in CO.
Hope this helps,
You must submit your inquiry to http://www.ccncinc.org/; they will convene a board meeting in 3 1/2 years and provide you with a list of "approved" talkgroups to monitor during certain times of the day...
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Become a Ham Radio Operator and no need to worry if there is a law or not.
Become a Ham Radio Operator and no need to worry if there is a law or not.
So you've been to Indiana? LOL
Is that the "only one antenna allowed on car state" and if your car already has a regular fm/am antenna your sol. I thought that was redundant even with a ham operator only something like one antenna allowed on a motor vehicle. A buddy of mine in Akron Went through Indiana and was stopped for a tail light out but was reminded about his antennas that if he planned to stay in the state for some time he'd have to remove all but one.
What are they doing about the cars that have FM AND Satellite antennas from the factory? (not to mention GPS)
What's a "scanner" anyways? That Uniden radio-thingy I always carry doesn't say "scanner" anywhere, I thought it was an emergency weather radio and CB receiver...?
Just be careful of "distracted driving". You know, getting a ticket from the cop who is busy typing in your plate and responding to calls on their MDT while driving.
gibson135
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Thanks! Ironically I lived in NY and Florida before moving here recently. CB's can be entertaining to listen ton on the way back on I-70 sometimes with the truckers, as well as people taking care of the ski resorts at night and of course the police. Thinking of bringing it skiing next time to hear what's going on with the ski patrols while going up on the lift.
Actually studying for the HAM radio license to bring backpacking. Picked up a portable iCom. Anyone here do that?
Actually studying for the HAM radio license to bring backpacking. Picked up a portable iCom. Anyone here do that?
mikepdx
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Could anyone elaborate on this claim?
i.e. Link to the state law??
It would be a service to scanner hobbyist and
hams alike to know if this is really so...
Born in Indiana, Live in Indiana and I have never been told anything about antennas. BTW I had a big ole Diamond Dual Band on them every now and then. And the truck has 2 antennas in addition to the radio antenna. (a 800 Mhz Larson and a Rat Shack Scanner antenna) I know a local HAM whose car top looks like a porcupine with antennas all over the place.
But for mobile scanning it is NOT legal unless you got a Ham Ticket or other reason for having it.
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