[karc] Re: [SPAM]Re: Fleamarket - headsup
- From: Max Donoghue <ve3tmt@xxxxxxxx>
- To: karc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 14:08:32 -0700 (PDT)
I've been following this thread with interest, and I got to thinking... if
NASCAR drivers can activate a steering wheel mounted PTT switch at 300 km/h
shouldn't be a problem for hams. Except a few who shall remain nameless, I've
seen you drive!
Max
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From: John S - Taylor <va3gst@xxxxxxx>
To: karc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2009 3:48:42 PM
Subject: [karc] Re: [SPAM]Re: Fleamarket - headsup
Les, http://www.rpf-comms.com/
I wonder if this URL and mentioned devices therein belong to Rob,
ve3RPF??
I think they have most of the answers. One could build a
small device to clip onto the steering wheel that when activated would send
a tone to a small box that is connected between the microphone and the rig
tripping a relay. It would only take the place of the original PTT.
The microphone could then be mounted above the drivers head. That is a
safety hazard it's self. Hard on the head in a crash.
But is it really worth it????
John, va3gst
----- Original Message -----
>From: Les Lindstrom
>To: karc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 7:07
> AM
>Subject: [karc] Re: [SPAM]Re: Fleamarket
> - headsup
>
>
>Alternatives - heres one http://www.rpf-comms.com/
>
>And with legislation the developers will probably
> come out with a whole raft of devices to meet the hands free application
> requirement
>Or maybe even the amateur community (GST)
> What do you think John?
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>>From: Michael Barrett
>>To: karc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
>> 9:49 PM
>>Subject: [SPAM][karc] Re: Fleamarket -
>> headsup
>>
>>
>>Rob,
>>
>>Yes, I imagine that they will nab people who do
>> it a lot, but the thing is there is not enouh police to watch
>> everyone. They will obviously have check points set up where they
>> check on this issue just like they do with ride checks, but I am sure
>> that
>> they will not be able to enforce it as much as they would like do to the
>> great number of people using cellphones, etc.
>>One thing that is to our advantage, I think, is
>> that the microphones are quite sensitive and you can probably keep the
>> microphone in your lap, out of sight, so to speak, and still be
>> heard.
>>Not that I am planning on purposely breaking
>> the law, but since I am the only licensed operator in my house and
>> usually
>> use the radio to and from work, the only time I really get to use the
>> 2-meter is during this time. If they have some sort of handsfree unit
>> available for my older radio, then it it quite possible I will go that
>> route
>> at some point, but, not sure if there is such a thing. Really do not
>> want to have to invest in new equipment since I do not use it that
>> often.
>>I think it will be a full time job just trying
>> to enforce this rule, considering how many people out there use
>> cellphones,
>> cb radio, ham radio, and other communications devices while driving.
>>
>>
>>Should be interesting to see how it all works
>> out.
>>
>>73 de VA3KOC
>>
>>Michael and Tamara Barrett
>>----- Original Message -----
>>>From: Valveman
>>>To: karc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
>>> 9:35 PM
>>>Subject: [karc] Re: Fleamarket -
>>> headsup
>>>
>>>
>>>Michael;
>>>I think you are correct. Very hard to police. But i'm
>>> sure the police will nab quite a few just like they do with
>>> seatbelts.
>>>Yup some will get away with it but your chances of getting caught
>>> goes up the more you do it.
>>>Besides no Ham really needs to talk on the radio while driving.
>>> If you are a passenger then have at it.
>>>
>>>Robert
>>>VE3RPF
>>>
>>>
>>>
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From: Michael Barrett
>>> <mike.barrett1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>To: karc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
>>> 9:24:50 PM
>>>Subject: >>> [karc] Re: Fleamarket - headsup
>>>
>>> >>>
>>>Be interesting to see how they plan on
>>> enforcing this rule when the time comes. There is not enough law
>>> enforcement as it is right now to enforce the existing laws and there
>>> are
>>> a lot of drivers out there breaking all sorts of traffic laws and
>>> getting
>>> away with it because there is not enough police on the roads. I do
>>> not see how they think that they can enforce this law and stop
>>> everyone
>>> from using any kind of handheld device. I know that using a 2-meter
>>> mobile you can still use it and not have to take your eyes off the
>>> road as
>>> all we are doing is talking into a microphone. We do not need to
>>> type in phone numbers, look up contacts in an address book, or text
>>> using
>>> a phone keypad. All we do is press a button and talk.
>>>
>>>
>>>Just my thoughts on this issue.
>>>
>>>73 de VA3Koc
>>>
>>>Michael and Tamara Barrett
>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>>From: Les Lindstrom
>>>>To: karc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
>>>> 9:14 PM
>>>>Subject: [karc] Fleamarket -
>>>> headsup
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>looks like the word is already getting out
>>>> - heard a bunch of chatter on 80 tonight that a bunch from out west
>>>> are
>>>> planning to make the trip here .
>>>>
>>>>HEADS UP
>>>>GANG.......
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