CHP 11-99 license frame sales ending

[linuxwrangler]

As of the end of the year, the CHP 11-99 foundation will stop issuing the sought-after 11-99 license plate frames to large donors.

According to SFGate, the move was requested by CHP Commissioner J.A. Farrow who was concerned that "the frames create a perception that contributors to the California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation are getting beneficial treatment from CHP officers." http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/28/BA5A137EGP.DTL&type=autos

The 11-99 foundation release on the subject has a decidedly different spin. http://www.chp11-99.org/news/news_show.htm?doc_id=705141

Some have even suggested that sales of the frames and associated metal ID cards violate PC 146d. (Every person who sells or gives to another a membership card, badge, or other device, where it can be reasonably inferred by the recipient that display of the device will have the result that the law will be enforced less rigorously as to such person than would otherwise be the case is guilty of a misdemeanor.)

While the 11-99 foundation rules prohibit use of the foundation issued ID to influence law-enforcement officials, there are plenty of driving forum discussions touting the usefulness of the frame.

 

[jimvm]

License plates CHP

What about all the license plate frames displaying 'KA4993'?

jim vm

 

[Mick]

The CHP Academy PX in West Sacramento stopped selling them many years ago. There are plenty of home made ones bought at malls that can be seen on private vehicles.

What about all the license plate frames displaying 'KA4993'?

jim vm

 

[gusbuster1217]

What about all the license plate frames displaying 'KA4993'?

jim vm

Also, some of the gang bangers and their likes caught on to the meaning of those plates so they (the families and officers) were getting targeted a lot, at least thats what I was told by a friend of mine thats a LT. in the C.H.P.
John

 

[kma371]

to me, I don't care if you have a ka4993 plate or firemans sticker, if your putting safety at risk while driving...your gonna get a cite.

 

[avtarsingh]

the chp academy still sells them

they are 1.75 each

 

[Mick]

They stopped selling them about ten years ago! When the PX opens on Monday I will call them to verify they did not start selling them again.

the chp academy still sells them

they are 1.75 each

 

[Mick]

I just looked at a 2003 CHP PX Catalog and they are offering KA4993 license plate frames restricted for sale to employees. I will call Monday to check on the current status of sales.

They stopped selling them about ten years ago! When the PX opens on Monday I will call them to verify they did not start selling them again.

 

[Gbcue]

What's the story behind KA 4993 anyways?

San Luis Obispo?

 

[Radio_Lady]

Also, some of the gang bangers and their likes caught on to the meaning of those plates so they (the families and officers) were getting targeted a lot, at least thats what I was told by a friend of mine thats a LT. in the C.H.P.
John

That same rumor floated around at LAPD about 1990, and people were encouraged to remove KMA367 frames from their cars, and the Police Academy gift shop quit selling them. I never heard of a confirmed case of anyone being "targeted," and it's been known forever that not everybody with a KMA367 or KMA628 (LASD) or KA4993 frame is a police-type person. Most don't advertise it, anyway.

 

[R1VINCE]

What's the story behind KA 4993 anyways?

San Luis Obispo?

KA4993 is the call sign for CHP.
San Luis Obispo is the office that the plate holder is representing(working out of)

 

[KMA367]

KA4993 is the call sign for CHP.

The CHP's mobile callsign to be precise. Base stations, relays, and repeaters use other (usually 3x3) callsigns.

 

[gryeyes911]

KA4993 license plate frames

Take a side trip through the parking lot(s) of CHP HQ facilities and see all the cars sporting these license plate frames.

Ya won't see one on mine - my personalized plate is good enough for me. (No reference to my employer.)

 

[Mick]

I just talked to Jennifer at the CHP PX and she told me the KA4993 license plate frames are not sold anymore.

I just looked at a 2003 CHP PX Catalog and they are offering KA4993 license plate frames restricted for sale to employees. I will call Monday to check on the current status of sales.

 

[Mick]

Here is another photo set of the 11-99 license plate frame.

 

[Big_Ears]

What's the story behind KA 4993 anyways?

San Luis Obispo?

In the earlier days before the automatic morse code ID'ing of repeaters was implemented, the dispatcher would ask a unit to "signal 10-11". The unit would state " unit # signalling 10-11 KA4993". The dispatcher would then respond back with the dispatch transmitter callsign and state the time. This was to comply with the FCC regulations stating that the transmitting stations must ID their callsign on an hourly basis.

 

[Mick]

I've not heard any Auto CW ID's on CHP frqs. and wonder if you have? Thanks in advance.

In the earlier days before the automatic morse code ID'ing of repeaters was implemented, the dispatcher would ask a unit to "signal 10-11". The unit would state " unit # signalling 10-11 KA4993". The dispatcher would then respond back with the dispatch transmitter callsign and state the time. This was to comply with the FCC regulations stating that the transmitting stations must ID their callsign on an hourly basis.

 

[Gbcue]

I've not heard any Auto CW ID's on CHP frqs. and wonder if you have? Thanks in advance.

I don't hear that on most public safety frequencies. Only a few, and those were like smaller towns.

 

[jimvm]

Auto CW id's on CHP

You can copy the CW id's if you turn off CTCSS decode.

jimvm

 

[gryeyes911]

CW ID on CHP freqs

I've not heard any Auto CW ID's on CHP frqs. and wonder if you have? Thanks in advance.

Nobody will hear 'em, as they don't exist. Still must be handled by the field unit.