Comments on: Bill 118 Update http://blog.rac.ca/?p=96 All about ham radio in Canada - Tous pour la radioamateur au Canada Sun, 12 May 2013 22:59:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Brian Williams http://blog.rac.ca/?p=96&cpage=1#comment-20 Brian Williams Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:45:00 +0000 http://racblog.wordpress.com/2009/04/22/bill-118-update/#comment-20 The hand-held communication device in my car is not wireless. It is a hard-wired microphone. My HT, however, … “No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway while holding or using a hand-held wireless communication device or other prescribed device that is capable of receiving or transmitting telephone communications, electronic data, mail or text messages.” Words in legislation are usually carefully crafted to say exactly what is meant to be said. I would like to believe that these words were similarly crafted, with the recognition that a microphone, such as may be used with an installed transceiver, such as those for GRS, amateur radio, etc., are not hand-held wireless communications devices, nor does my microphone either transmit or receive. Interesting times ahead, as always. Brian (VA3BRW) The hand-held communication device in my car is not wireless. It is a hard-wired microphone. My HT, however, …

“No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway while holding or using a hand-held wireless communication device or other prescribed device that is capable of receiving or transmitting telephone communications, electronic data, mail or text messages.”

Words in legislation are usually carefully crafted to say exactly what is meant to be said. I would like to believe that these words were similarly crafted, with the recognition that a microphone, such as may be used with an installed transceiver, such as those for GRS, amateur radio, etc., are not hand-held wireless communications devices, nor does my microphone either transmit or receive.

Interesting times ahead, as always.

Brian (VA3BRW)

]]> By: Ontario Bill C118 Update « VA3QV’s Weblog http://blog.rac.ca/?p=96&cpage=1#comment-19 Ontario Bill C118 Update « VA3QV’s Weblog Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:06:53 +0000 http://racblog.wordpress.com/2009/04/22/bill-118-update/#comment-19 [...] strongly suggest you check out the RAC (Radio Amateurs of Canada) Blog by following *****THIS LINK***** for up to date information on this topic.  They are doing an excellent job of keeping us informed [...] [...] strongly suggest you check out the RAC (Radio Amateurs of Canada) Blog by following *****THIS LINK***** for up to date information on this topic.  They are doing an excellent job of keeping us informed [...]

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