Re: [pen] 2 way radio?

["Illustrious niteshad" <niteshad@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, Nov 29, 2008 at 10:17 PM, agent69 <agent69@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Now I know there are some shortwave and HAM guys on the list so because I am
> going to be asking questions about stuff that may or may not be legal....
> please comment off list so you don't get in trouble by the FCC.
>
> I was at a department store parking lot today watching 6 cops hassle a kid
> for making out with his girlfriend in his car. I was pissed and wanted to
> let them know but seeing as how that gets you beaten with a baton these
> days, I thought a voice on their radio telling them what dicks they where
> for hassling a kid would be enough.
>
> Now I know of a bunch of "Gray" market radio places on the web, most located
> in China who sell radios that will transmit on any frequency you want.
>
> My question is, are cops still using analog? Or have most departments gone
> to digital?
>
> Thoughts? Warnings? Recommendations?
>


First of all, be aware that the FCC investigates radio violations only
at the behest of a complaint these days.  The local constabulary are
likely to know how to complain to the FCC, who will then initiate an
investigation into your transmissions on licensed frequencies (on
which, let's face it, you don't have a license for)  As far as I'm
aware, all Michigan law enforcement agencies have gone to trunked
radio networks.  I'm not sure if they are digital or analog these
days, but bear in mind that many departments upgraded their radios
with the funds that were available after Sept. 11th, 2001, if that
helps you.  Also, it's generally asking for trouble when you want to
fuck around with the cops, but then, you probably already knew that.

-niteshad-