[Scan-DC] 15$ editorial
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Wed, 16 Jul 2003 11:26:13 -0400
On the subject of the media reporting what transpires here........
Years ago I posted an excerpt from a DOJ report that specifically referenced this
group. It should be assumed that they are still monitoring activities here (which
I see no problem in). Media groups other that the Wash. Post monitor the group
also. Bottom line if its not fit to print don't say it because your words may end
up in print. I have several FEDs and Media types in my groups so I prescribe to
"Think Twice......Then Type".
Back to stealth mode.
BTW- Nice job to all the law enforcement involved.
And to the Wash. Post editor how about spinning this story into a case for radio
interoperability? The quote from the helicopter pilot is priceless.
You can get much more mileage out of that......
Alan Henney wrote:
> In defense of our scanner colleagues who record and disseminate recordings,
> I would like to make a few points. I am concerned that as a hobby, we
> continue to paint ourselves into a corner, based on a conservative
> interpretation of the law.
>
> The public airwaves are public! As we all know, it is not unusual to hear
> privately made recordings of scanner traffic aired by broadcasters (Sept. 11
> is a prime example). There are numerous interpretations of the intention of
> the 1934 Communications Act when it comes to divulging radio communication.
> A couple court cases suggest that the section of the act regarding divulging
> was intended for radio common carriers and their employees who overhear
> customer conversations.
>
> To tell people what they can and cannot repeat is a prior restraint. I am
> not aware of any case where a scanner listener was prosecuted for passing
> along audio recordings of public safety scanner traffic. Can anybody think
> of one? In fact, I am aware of at least one case where federal agents were
> allowed to use in court radio recordings of a business channel which were
> recorded without a warrant.
>
> Such radio communication is readily available to the general public. We
> have already allowed legislators to define cellular, PCS and similar
> personal communication as not accessible, although some of it is not. Let's
> not concede any more than we have to when it comes to our rights to openly
> communicate and disseminate what we hear in what's supposed to be a free and
> open society.
>
> Alan
>
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