[Tfug] warchalking

[klsmith]

Bowie J. Poag wrote:

>>Interetersting.  Never heard of that one.  Why do the police fail to
>>arrest those of us with scanners?
>>
>
>Dont be an idiot. Why would there be an industry that manufactured and sold
>police scanners if using them was an arrestable offense? By your logic,
>there should be a squad car parked infront of every Radio Shack to check to
>see if you've bought a scanner, and arrest you on the spot if you have.
>
>Police radio transmissions are left open intentionally. You have a right to
>know what your local police are up to, but you do NOT have the right to
>interfere--- If you try to _broadcast_ over police frequencies, you go to
>jail. You'll also go to jail if you're using a scanner as part of an illegal
>activity, i.e. you and your buddies want to drag race down Speedway, and
>want to know if there are any cops around.  Haven't you ever read the
>friggin manual that comes with your scanner?
>
Could you give me a statute number or web page that shows either Federal 
Law or State statute IE Arizona Revised Statute?


>
>>How would I know it was not for me unless I intercept it?  Does this
>>also apply to CB radios?
>>
>
>Again, don't be an idiot. Think. CB = CITIZENS BAND.  The FCC set aside a
>portion of the spectrum for Joe Citizen to tinker with. Its left open
>intentionally.
>
>Spare me the extra chromosome in the future. Nothing irks me more than
>someone who would rather flap their gums than use their head. "Why do the
>police fail to arrest those of us with scanners?" ....Jesus christ.
>

Oh No not the extra chromosome! I'm really a mess.  And a Tin Foil Hat to boot!


Show me some reference material please.

Keith


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