[HCRA] Does this effect us?

[Dennis A Malone]

On Tue, 17 Jun 2003 12:35:48 +0000 "Daniel Sullivan" <djs13@hotmail.com>
writes:

>this became an issue in NJ. The Globe had a thing today where kids 
>under 18 
>
It does indeed affect us. The proposed Mass bill(H2489)
exempts CB'ers but does not mention ham operators.

There is yet another bill due out next week and I do not
yet know it's text. It combines elements of the other
legislation from what I understand.

John Hennessee, N1KB, our regulatory issues person
at ARRL HQ is concerned about this kind of legislation.

>"Adults would have to use hands-free accessories while talking and 
>driving 
>or face a $250 fine for the first infraction and $500 for the second."
>
That's too much of a fine to get hit with for 2 meter ops in
the car when we provide emergency comms and Skywarn
information. That could damage our hobby quite badly, IMHO.

>the DX Crew members about this age who are very active on the air in 
>public 
>service and SKYWARN net times.
>
The DX Crew has something to worry about, sorry
to say as youth are targeted in these bills.

73,

Dennis A. Malone, WB1EHD
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