On Tue, 7 Aug 2001, Shawn wrote: > One word though on scanners: Don't get caught carrying one in your car > sitting loose on the seat, or one mounted on the dash like a CB. Last I > heard, it's still illegal to have them in a vehicle. I'm not 100% sure on this, but my understanding is that you can obtain permits for mobile scanners. You can either apply for one from law enforcement, but then you need a damn good reason. The other is to get your ham license. I've been told by several people that ham operators are allowed to carry mobile scanners. -Brian