[ILQSO] ILQSO Digest, Vol 97, Issue 32

[Danny Pease]

Mel, starting I January of 2014, it will be against the law in Illinois to
use a cell phone while driving unless it is equipped with a hands free
device (Amateur Radio is supposed to be exempt from this). I suspect they
would likely look at using  a keyboard on a computer in the same light. Now,
what about a paper log while driving? My guess that is just as distracting
but less noticeable. I remember my brother-in-law (who has driven  truck
most of his life) telling me he used to read a book as he drove down some of
the lonely roads 30 and 40 years ago, but he sure does not attempt that
today!

Jay, I know Mel does spend a good bit of time in the side of the road when
he can.

It is far safer if a dedicated driver does the driving and navigation but if
one has to do it all himself, I would try the sound recorder.

Danny NG9R


-----Original Message-----
From: ilqso-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:ilqso-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of Mel Crichton
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 3:44 PM
To: ilqso at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [ILQSO] ILQSO Digest, Vol 97, Issue 32

Another good reason to get a driver..... in Indiana there's an exemption in
the cell phone usage law for amateur radio..... but I would not want to test
it, especially with a keyboard sitting right there... and there'a federal
catch-22 (see latest QST) that may not allow amateur radio exemptions in any
state....

I asked about Illinois law, but did not get an answer...

After decades of mobiling, I've come a long way from paper logging on a
clipboard while driving, with a key strapped to the leg... now THAT was
really dangerous!

Like I said.... don't try this at home...  get a second op....

Mel

My question tho Mel, could a police officer technically cite you for texting
while driving.  I know that most hams can multi task, but many  law
enforcement officers do not know that we can do many things.

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