It is interesting to note that the term "Wireless or Cellular Telephone" does not appear in the Library of Congress - 'Standard Industrial Codes' however "Radiotelephone Communications" does. 73, Don, W6YN -- "Dennis Gibson" <wb6tnb@cox.net> wrote: Don - you've made an excellent point that I gave some thought to after reading the CHP e-mail. The CHP may regard amateur radio transceivers capable of making autopatch calls as wireless . Hopefully the ARRL and other amateur radio advocacy groups will work toward an interpretation that doesn't mention the possibility of amateur radio transceivers being wireless telephones. 73 ----- Original Message ----- From: "W6YN Don Milbury" <w6yn@juno.com> To: <sbarc-list@lists.netlojix.com> Cc: <wb6tnb@cox.net> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:45 AM Subject: Re: [Sbarc-list] CHP Position on the "Hands-Free" Wireless Telephone Laws So it looks like you must be sure you wear your hands free headset while using the repeater phone patch or you may be cited. Without a specific amateur radio exemption in the law I think troubles are possible. ARRL (Don't worry - Be happy} should be working to have this exemption added to the law. 73, Don, W6YN