Mobile amateur radio operations
are specifically exempted from a strict new cellphone law that was signed in
May by Hawaiian Governor Neal Abercrombie. The new law, which took effect July
1, bans the use of mobile electronics while driving, specifically including
texting, e-mailing, instant-messaging and gaming, according to a report by
"Newsline." Hands-free devices are still permitted. However, local
hams were able to secure an exemption for mobile amateur radio operation. For
more details, see <http://tinyurl.com/hawaii-cell-law-signed>.
News and information of interest to ham radio operators from CQ Amateur Radio magazine, the world's leading independent ham radio magazine.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Hawaiian Cellphone Law Protects Mobile Hamming
Mobile amateur radio operations
are specifically exempted from a strict new cellphone law that was signed in
May by Hawaiian Governor Neal Abercrombie. The new law, which took effect July
1, bans the use of mobile electronics while driving, specifically including
texting, e-mailing, instant-messaging and gaming, according to a report by
"Newsline." Hands-free devices are still permitted. However, local
hams were able to secure an exemption for mobile amateur radio operation. For
more details, see <http://tinyurl.com/hawaii-cell-law-signed>.