Always remember ham radio is regulated by the FCC and has jurisdiction above all state laws. They may regulate the using of it in your car, but they cannot legislate it out of your car. so long as you are a licensed ham
I agree, and i also feel you, its not only Oregon state, but more states are taking on this stupid infraction law, you are right people don't know what they are doing. and there is nothing like shooting your self in the foot.... TWICE!, they need to define Cell phone ops from 2-way radio ops, that is the way to go... 73 brother, enjoyed the video and we all stand strong. De K4eeZ
I can understand cell phones being illegal to use while driving. They are not designed to be used in cars. They require to much effort to use while driving but CB and ham radios are designed for use while driving and are not as complicated to use. They should continue to be used in cars.
A great video and a clear message to all ham radio operators that this will not stop in oregon. It will spread to other states.
We must ban together and with the help of the ARRL, prevent state & federal goverment from banning mobile 2-way radios in the vehicle. Its only a matter of time when other state politicans want to introduce the same ban on mobile 2-way radios in the name of safety. there is no record showing that talking on a 2-way radio is hazardous to you or other drivers.
The law of unintended consequences strikes again! I'm sorry to hear that Oregon hams have to deal with this misguided legislation. Maybe it's time for a revision in the democratic process that would make it both harder to create and easier to repeal "dumb laws." I would consider a government actually based on reason to be an improvement over the present mess. At any rate, you have an excellent series of video presentations with exceptionally high production values. Thank you!
I wonder what the police are going to do for their cars if there is such a ban.....will they be ticketed for using their form of police communications? Such as the radio they talk on, the laptop computer they try and type on while driving, reaching for their switches to activate their siren or lights and talking on their cell all at the same time while driving. Next time your driving beside them take a look at all the distraction in their cars.
thats ur tax dollars at work! Really, what the legislators are looking for is mor dollars. It does not matter, under or over the table. Legislation to ur liking requires
money. The US is free but legisture is an entirely different animal. Thats not right but in this tainted world, it happens.
The Government is involved with too many things. Doesn't matter who is the President. It matters that they the legislators are thinking of themselves only.
That's outrageous! I used to really love this state, but it just keeps getting worse with these ridiculous bans + added taxes on EVERYTHING. Oh, well, it's only 2 mi. to the border.
Everytime you talk about an important topic like this I keep thinking what a better world would we live in if we were more like you amazing Communicaster, thanks for teaching us a great lesson every time!
too bad no one has evented a hands free device for those types of radios. i see police driving, talking on cell phones, and trying to listen to their 2 way radio at the same time. i have never heard of an accident related to cb use. however these people that try to text on their cell phone while driving have caused countless accidents. what will the try to ban next, pagers?
This is false info the ban is for teen drivers 18 and under and drivers can only be issued a ticket if their talking on the device was the cause of a driving accident or citation.
Wow...I can't imagine not having my ham radio in my car. I don't own a cell phone so that would be my life line if I needed help. I'm wondering if phone patches even exist any longer. Yes...ham radio...it never fails!!! 73, W4ZPP
In the UK it's illegal to use a cell phone in a car unless it is hands free, but it's not illegal for drivers to carry them. This law came in after people were killed by drivers sending texts or holding the phone in one hand while driving. I agree about emergency situations and so it would be foolish to ban phones and radios from vehicles altogther.
Politicians don't understand; modern globally interconnected generations don't understand. And they won't understand. Until it all fails, and that one rogue ham who defied the law and kept his rig running becomes the ONLY means of communication they have.
Good one, Jer. I'd hope the politicians will make some provisions so that hams can stay mobile. As you say, they provide a community service and there aren't enough of them on the road to be a danger. Cell phones and texting I can understand.
Year and years ago I was a CB operator. That microphone you use to have around your broadcast area was re-wired by a Ham Radio Operator to work with my base station. I was amazed at the equipment he had, and the rotating antenna on his roof. His son was my buddy on CB. I jury rigged whip antenna's on my rented house. Couldn't use the roof. But to take two way communications out of automobiles is downright stupid. Great story Jer as usual. Keep broadcasting.
I can see banning cell phone use for mundane things, but I would hope that there will be some consideration made for communications made during emergencies.
i personally do not know very much about ham radio, but my grandpa does, im not sure how much he uses it or anything but i know hes a big fan, good video though
onstar uses cellphone towers so when the towers go down so does onstar
biancalvr 7 months ago
2 way radio communications are governed by the fcc not the states.
biancalvr 7 months ago
look into the camera and make it a bit more exiting cause this is boaring
12345dfgtyh 1 year ago
Always remember ham radio is regulated by the FCC and has jurisdiction above all state laws. They may regulate the using of it in your car, but they cannot legislate it out of your car. so long as you are a licensed ham
henrythinks 1 year ago
Politicians are ignorant people who we pay and allow to tell us what to do.
FelixTheHouseFreak 1 year ago
America, listen to this man. !
from Paul Pedrazza in NM
pp5cw 1 year ago
OK , I did a search. Ham radio operators are exempt.
Localmode 2 years ago
Whatever happened to this proposed law?
Localmode 2 years ago
I agree, and i also feel you, its not only Oregon state, but more states are taking on this stupid infraction law, you are right people don't know what they are doing. and there is nothing like shooting your self in the foot.... TWICE!, they need to define Cell phone ops from 2-way radio ops, that is the way to go... 73 brother, enjoyed the video and we all stand strong. De K4eeZ
k4eezBrit 2 years ago
BULL SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
whistlesun 2 years ago
I can understand cell phones being illegal to use while driving. They are not designed to be used in cars. They require to much effort to use while driving but CB and ham radios are designed for use while driving and are not as complicated to use. They should continue to be used in cars.
Christopher711 2 years ago 3
A great video and a clear message to all ham radio operators that this will not stop in oregon. It will spread to other states.
We must ban together and with the help of the ARRL, prevent state & federal goverment from banning mobile 2-way radios in the vehicle. Its only a matter of time when other state politicans want to introduce the same ban on mobile 2-way radios in the name of safety. there is no record showing that talking on a 2-way radio is hazardous to you or other drivers.
08drenalin 2 years ago 2
5 stars. well put. 73.
winkydo 2 years ago 2
no two way in a vehicle? cops are gonna be breaking the law all over in oregon
myguitardidyermom12 2 years ago 2
The law of unintended consequences strikes again! I'm sorry to hear that Oregon hams have to deal with this misguided legislation. Maybe it's time for a revision in the democratic process that would make it both harder to create and easier to repeal "dumb laws." I would consider a government actually based on reason to be an improvement over the present mess. At any rate, you have an excellent series of video presentations with exceptionally high production values. Thank you!
73
de KB3NJY
Paleoferrosaurus 2 years ago 2
That is Ridiculous! They say they do this out of "SAFETY" yet in the long run it is compromised further!
Thank you for this video!
K5HNK
zztops08 2 years ago 2
Just got my Tech 2 weeks ago. Looking foward to talking ALOT more, and upgrading soon.
73
KB1SBR
bossman380 2 years ago
Such a great video!!
A moment of Clarity!
Robin814 3 years ago
What a moving video...thanks for posting it.......73's DAVE (M0OGY) North Lincs UK
m0ogy 3 years ago
Amateur Radio lives on and saves lives!
I wonder what the police are going to do for their cars if there is such a ban.....will they be ticketed for using their form of police communications? Such as the radio they talk on, the laptop computer they try and type on while driving, reaching for their switches to activate their siren or lights and talking on their cell all at the same time while driving. Next time your driving beside them take a look at all the distraction in their cars.
patchcords 3 years ago
Great video
Milverton68 3 years ago
very good vid opened my eyes!
dizzylizzy6 3 years ago
thats ur tax dollars at work! Really, what the legislators are looking for is mor dollars. It does not matter, under or over the table. Legislation to ur liking requires
money. The US is free but legisture is an entirely different animal. Thats not right but in this tainted world, it happens.
wj2l 3 years ago
Let's face fact Jer,
The Government is involved with too many things. Doesn't matter who is the President. It matters that they the legislators are thinking of themselves only.
Good Luck, God Bless and Good Night.
bvb720 3 years ago 3
Great video with an important message for the ignorant. Thanks Jerry
vk2xf 3 years ago 2
That's outrageous! I used to really love this state, but it just keeps getting worse with these ridiculous bans + added taxes on EVERYTHING. Oh, well, it's only 2 mi. to the border.
mcurren2004 3 years ago
Everytime you talk about an important topic like this I keep thinking what a better world would we live in if we were more like you amazing Communicaster, thanks for teaching us a great lesson every time!
rogrogers2007 3 years ago
too bad no one has evented a hands free device for those types of radios. i see police driving, talking on cell phones, and trying to listen to their 2 way radio at the same time. i have never heard of an accident related to cb use. however these people that try to text on their cell phone while driving have caused countless accidents. what will the try to ban next, pagers?
magicdog200 3 years ago
This is false info the ban is for teen drivers 18 and under and drivers can only be issued a ticket if their talking on the device was the cause of a driving accident or citation.
shezzno 3 years ago
Five pieces of legislation have been introduced in the Oregon
Legislature which have the potential to prohibit operating a two-way
radio device while driving an automobile. The three pieces are very
similar in how they are written and seek to expand the prohibition
passed in 2007, which was limited to drivers under the age of 18.
k6tpl 3 years ago
These
bills would expand it to all drivers. Specifically, HB 2377 and SB 319
appear identical, HB 2526 includes a specific fine amount, HB 2038
includes a suspension of their license upon repeat violations, and SB
329 would allow cell phone use if a hands free device is used, like in
Washington. Here is specific information on the current status of each
bill: I checked this prior to doing the video.
k6tpl 3 years ago
I can see them banning cell phone while driving, but ham radios, they are out of the frackin minds!!!!
PlasmaDude47 3 years ago
I heard a theory about this that sounded Good 2 me, and that would be some
people might be going to use all these frequencies for another purpose?
tucanchew32 3 years ago
QSL hopefully the ARRL will get some of that language written in with the law that specifically exempts ham radios.
WX5TVS
DrylineMedia 3 years ago
Wow...I can't imagine not having my ham radio in my car. I don't own a cell phone so that would be my life line if I needed help. I'm wondering if phone patches even exist any longer. Yes...ham radio...it never fails!!! 73, W4ZPP
PaintedRavensong 3 years ago
In the UK it's illegal to use a cell phone in a car unless it is hands free, but it's not illegal for drivers to carry them. This law came in after people were killed by drivers sending texts or holding the phone in one hand while driving. I agree about emergency situations and so it would be foolish to ban phones and radios from vehicles altogther.
Haggiman 3 years ago
QRM K6TPL QRM
Politicians don't understand; modern globally interconnected generations don't understand. And they won't understand. Until it all fails, and that one rogue ham who defied the law and kept his rig running becomes the ONLY means of communication they have.
Will it be too late? Maybe.....
anmoose 3 years ago
Good one, Jer. I'd hope the politicians will make some provisions so that hams can stay mobile. As you say, they provide a community service and there aren't enough of them on the road to be a danger. Cell phones and texting I can understand.
Barnekkid 3 years ago
Year and years ago I was a CB operator. That microphone you use to have around your broadcast area was re-wired by a Ham Radio Operator to work with my base station. I was amazed at the equipment he had, and the rotating antenna on his roof. His son was my buddy on CB. I jury rigged whip antenna's on my rented house. Couldn't use the roof. But to take two way communications out of automobiles is downright stupid. Great story Jer as usual. Keep broadcasting.
bvb720 3 years ago
I can see banning cell phone use for mundane things, but I would hope that there will be some consideration made for communications made during emergencies.
TheBlueFlamingo 3 years ago
the ham radio organizations needs too get on the t v or something this nuts jer :>|
bluewolverine40 3 years ago
do they not know how impossible that is gonna be too enforce stupid
bluewolverine40 3 years ago
I love the intro text :)
2e0bmi 3 years ago
This is was a great video!! Very informing.
73
Dave
kc9mav 3 years ago
i personally do not know very much about ham radio, but my grandpa does, im not sure how much he uses it or anything but i know hes a big fan, good video though
UncleStosh99 3 years ago
ah, the good old days
barmer479 3 years ago