Walkie talkies (1 Viewer)

[tonyidle]

Not sure about the legality of using while moving, but some do have separate microphones/earphones ,but would they not come under cb
rather than a phone device?.

Correct. The mobile phone law is very specific and applies only to mobile phones.

 

[Decker]

Correct. The mobile phone law is very specific and applies only to mobile phones.

I think you may find the the UK law is any handheld communication device including touching e.g. sat Navs etc. Not sure about other countries.
UK law says you can be prosecuted for any distraction that is avoidable. e.g.. messing about at the wheel e.g.. drinking, eating preening etc
I digress.
Back to my original post. We use mobiles on either hands-free (still dodgy in UK ) or use by passenger.

 

[tonyidle]

I think you may find the the UK law is any handheld communication device including touching e.g. sat Navs etc. Not sure about other countries.
UK law says you can be prosecuted for any distraction that is avoidable. e.g.. messing about at the wheel e.g.. drinking, eating preening etc
I digress.
Back to my original post. We use mobiles on either hands-free (still dodgy in UK ) or use by passenger.

I thought l made the point about being in control of the vehicle. Look up the law on use of mobile phones. It relates only to hand-held mobile phones and not to fixed-frequency radio devices.

https://www.gov.uk/using-mobile-phones-when-driving-the-law

https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/road-traffic-offences-mobile-phones

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[Mr Chrysalis]

I thought l made the point about being in control of the vehicle. Look up the law on use of mobile phones. It relates only to hand-held mobile phones and not to fixed-frequency radio devices.

https://www.gov.uk/using-mobile-phones-when-driving-the-law

https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/road-traffic-offences-mobile-phones

In the words of Charles Dickens in Oliver Twist: "If the law supposes that," said Mr. Bumble, squeezing his hat emphatically in both hands, "the law is an ass”. How can it be safer to use a hand held Walkie talkie when driving, when it is not safe to use a hand held mobile phone.

 

[EX51SSS]

And how safe are cyclists are safe using a mobile phone? Seen plenty on the phone and weaving on and off pavements and roads etc and they're on two wheels.

 

[tonyidle]

In the words of Charles Dickens in Oliver Twist: "If the law supposes that," said Mr. Bumble, squeezing his hat emphatically in both hands, "the law is an ass”. How can it be safer to use a hand held Walkie talkie when driving, when it is not safe to use a hand held mobile phone.

It can't - other than you don't have to answer it or look at it hence the single frequency mention. I know Radio Amateurs have always favoured a fixed microphone on a flexi-stem and the PTT within reach of the steering wheel. But like most motoring law of late the one relating to mobile phones was a knee-jerk reaction to something that went on for too long until there was (quite rightly) a public outcry.

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[Decker]

It is not just a case of what is legal or not. The fact is if you are using any form of communication device you 're no longer concentrationing on the primary task properly or driving to the best of your ability. Some people "think they can" but evidence shows they cannot.

 

[Reallyretired]

I have amatuer radio in my car, normally I only use it when stationary. The microphone hangs on the passenger side and swmbo also has a licence.

 

[old-mo]

Robs not into elemtronics...

I would use these =

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[Mr Chrysalis]

Robs not into elemtronics...

I would use these =

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Now the Post Office has contracted out its Post Box Collection service, it’s unlikely that they would collect from your vehicle @old-mo

 

[MattR]

Thanks for the offer, but i presume they will only charge on the supplied charger, we need ones which either use
normal batts or can be charged separately(in different vans) at same time,if that makes sense.

Karl

They should last all day on use and then can be charged up in one van, using an inverter if not on hookup, overnight.