[ScanIndiana] Re:Scanner law in IN

Rick D Garrett [email protected]
Tue, 02 Jul 2002 07:49:07 -0500



> In my experience, I have never come in contact with any law enforcement
official that ever said anything to me about having a portable scanner with
me.

I gotta say my experience is the same.  I do keep a copy of my ham ticket
with me, just in case, but I often carry a portable scanner with me, and
have never had any bad experience with law enforcement in any way.

And, when I travel, as we often do, I often multiple antennas on my
vehicle...usually one for scanner, one for 2 meters, one for one or more hf
bands, and usually an GPS antenna.  Again, never a question from any law
enforcement person.

There is an exception to every rule, but, as a rule, as long as you're not
doing something really stupid,  you'll be left alone, at least in my
experience.

Rick N9GSU