W6YN Don Milbury wrote:
You say you want an exception?
I don't want an exception. An exception would be a hard sell to a popular law.
I want a definition.
"Hand-held wireless telephone: A radio communication device, held by hand to the ear, used to communicate by telephone. This does not include transceivers or hand-held microphones operated in the Amateur, Citizens, Land Mobile, or Public Safety radio services as defined by the US Federal Communications Commission."
There is a mention of "two-way radio" on the DMV Web site concerning this very issue. No pickups however!
From DMV FAQ:
Q: What if my phone has a push-to-talk feature, can I use that? A: No. The law does provide an exception for those operating a commercial motor truck or truck tractor (excluding pickups), implements of husbandry, farm vehicle or tow truck, to use a two-way radio operated by a “push-to-talk” feature.
A FAQ is not a law.