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I looked at Pennsylvania's bill, and see that the exemption for Amateur radio was removed, so it applies, as written, to all mobile radios. However, this part may actually be interpreted such that a mobile radio is allowable, provided you aren't switching channels and are simply talking using a hand held mic, pushing only one button. So it may be okay. I will take it as such. This wasn't in the earlier iteration of the bill. It has passed and has been signed by the governor. " Defines the use of an interactive mobile device as using at least one hand to hold, or supporting with another part of the body, an interactive mobile device, dialing or answering an interactive mobile device by pressing more than a single button, or reaching for an interactive mobile device that requires a driver to maneuver so that the driver is no longer in a seated driving position, restrained by a seat belt."

Pennsylvania also has an exception, unfortunately the way it is written, it applies to licensed Amateur Radio operators, which is by definition, according to the FCC, not GMRS, but HAM. People tried to get them to correct this, but they didn't.

I use a Tera GMRS/MURS radio to monitor the local police radio, so some will appreciate the ability. The main benefit I see is the ability to remote mount the unit in small vehicles like mine. The other is the bluetooth ability since in some states, mone included, the hands free laws apply to GMRS. The way my state wrote the newest regulations exempts licensed amateur radio users, but that related to HAM and not GMRS. It was badly written unfortunately, so GMRS requires hands free.

You aren't everyone. In some states you can no longer use a radio without a hands free setup, so this radio addresses that issue. The ability to use a phone app to program the radio via bluetooth is also a nice feature. You no longer have to hook the radio up to a computer to program advanced features. Not a bad thing. I have numerous computers, but hate Windows, so I generally run Linux, one programming application I need doesn't run under Linux...yet, I am still trying. As a result, I run Windows on a Mac under a virtual machine for that application. This radio will fill the need for many people, probably not you, but once again, contrary to unpopular belief, you aren't the only one buying radios.

Looks like a nice option for my vehicle. I have limited space, so a remote mount unit like this would work well for me.

Thanks for letting us know.

Yep, that's why Midland is a good choice. Glad we agree.

I don't own one, but am considering one since they have models that have a remote mount option. I don't really have the space in my car to mount a conventional unit, so a remote mount would be nice. Currently my radio is sitting free between my front seats, but cannot be actually be mounted there. It is less than ideal to say the least, but it "works."

There is a forum for bicycle ham radio operators. You may get some info there. http://bmha-hams.org And here: https://groups.io/g/BicycleMobileHams I also saw this page. https://hackaday.com/2024/07/08/going-ham-mobile-on-a-bicycle/

I just carry a handheld. I have never had an instance in which I could not simply pull it out and use it. Why overcomplicate things?

A group on this forum? Join first, and discover what is already here. If not here, then where, and what kind of group, in person group, or forum? And if forum, wjhy not simply take part in what is already here, and other places?

Inappropriate for the forum. You should probably give up while you're behind. Just a friendly piece of advice.

Obviously. Probably due to the inappropriate style of sarcasm for this forum.

Just exactly how much have you had to drink?

It is under General Settings in the menu.

It's no longer proposed. It has passed. It is just waiting for the governor's signature.

The latest bill that has now passed, includes the following after a definition of "interactive wireless communications device" The bill can be read here: https://legiscan.com/PA/text/SB37/2023

I have as well. He gives information without prejudice, and without being condescending, and does it in a fun way. HIs advice is practical and not elitist.

Yep, Rickles was known to be a very nice guy. A friend of mine, another comic, used to hang out at a club in New York when she was little. Her dad was a musician and played in the city. She would go with him and got permission to watch the comics. One night the doorman told her she couldn't come in anymore, and he was a little harsh because someone was watching him, and he wasn't supposed to let her in. She went outside and cried. She told me an old man came bay to go into the club, and knelt down and asked her what was wrong. She told him and the man told her he would take care of it. The man talked to the doorman, and told him she was coming in with him, and he had the doorman promise to let her in to watch whenever she wanted. She had no idea who he was at that age, but it was Don Rickles. She is now a professional comic, and that moment was very special to her, and had a real influence on her career.

Yup, I was able to see the Aurora in the Pittsburgh area last night. It was the best Aurora I have seen here. I'm an amateur astronomer and get space weather notifications so I have seen it many times here. I took these from my front step.

No, people want to be able to talk into a mic, and no, we don't want it to pass.

It's my understanding is that DPL is Motorola's name for DCS.

Someone who would actually buy two radios that no one would buy at once, and who would test them head to head. His knowledge and his testing are top notch. He knows what he is doing.

Hilarious, you obviously do not know anything about who you are talking to.

Just so you know, an HOA, or even a municipality cannot regulate satellite dish antennas under one meter in diameter unless you are in Alaska where you can have any size antenna. This does not apply to other services though. There are safety related things that can be regulated, even then they cannot require prior approval. "A valid enforceable placement preference should not contain prohibited provisions such as prior approval or require professional installation. " Here is the FCC page with all the information. https://www.fcc.gov/media/over-air-reception-devices-rule