Hands Free

[ToUtahNow]

I have it on good authority the CHP will be enforcing the cell phone law BIG TIME starting July 1st in California.

Mark

[drtyhands]

I can see myself having the wonderful experience of being the first one on the forum to get the ticket.

What does the forum know about the aftermarket devices that you can adapt to your existing phone and car stereo.

Doesn't need to be the cheapest harbor frieght one day disposable(if that) or most expensive that can fold my socks.

[ToUtahNow]

I can see myself having the wonderful experience of being the first one on the forum to get the ticket.

What does the forum know about the aftermarket devices that you can adapt to your existing phone and car stereo.

Doesn't need to be the cheapest harbor frieght one day disposable(if that) or most expensive that can fold my socks.

There are a bunch of options these days. My radios turn themselves off and become my hands free phone. You can also but GPS units which are Bluetooth compatible and they will make your phones hands free. Another option is a Bluetooth adapter which hangs on your visor and does the entire hands free function. However, if you do not have a Bluetooth phone you can buy a head set for your phone.

Mark

[PLUMBER RICK]

there is some small print in the law. on a commercial truck, the 2 way and speaker phone nextel is legal. as long as it's not next to the ear.

rick.

[sluggo85024]

Arizona is already telling people that when they go to California - ignorance will get you a ticket.

[rick1643]

I have it on good authority the CHP will be enforcing the cell phone law BIG TIME starting July 1st in California.

Mark

Not a problem for me, I've had a bluetooth in my ear for a couple of years now so I'm used to it.

[ToUtahNow]

there is some small print in the law. on a commercial truck, the 2 way and speaker phone nextel is legal. as long as it's not next to the ear.

rick.

Not all commercial vehicles:


Q: What if my phone has a push-to-talk feature, can I use that?
A: No. The law does provide an exception for those operating a commercial motor truck or truck tractor (excluding pickups), implements of husbandry, farm vehicle or tow truck, to use a two-way radio operated by a “push-to-talk” feature. However, a push-to-talk feature attached to a hands-free ear piece or other hands-free device is acceptable.

Mark

[HVAC HAWK]

I have it on good authority the CHP will be enforcing the cell phone law BIG TIME starting July 1st in California.

Mark

Not a problem for me, I've had a bluetooth in my ear for a couple of years now so I'm used to it.

not a problem for me to im in PA :D

[NHMaster3015]

Do you suppose the police, fire department and ambulance guys will all be pulling over to use thier radio's and cell phones? What a bunch of hypocritical pricks. Just another ploy to generate revenue for the state.

[HVAC HAWK]

Do you suppose the police, fire department and ambulance guys will all be pulling over to use thier radio's and cell phones? What a bunch of hypocritical pricks. Just another ploy to generate revenue for the state.

so if you see a cop on the phone take a picture with your phone and turn them in :D
or you pull them over and tell them they were breaking the law :rotflmao1::killingme:

[VASandy]

Just got my Garmin Nuvi. It's bluetooth works really well. It'll even use the car radio, and push the phone audio through that. I'm really impressed with it so far. The GPS works great, and the bluetooth phone connection is much better than I thought it would be.

One warning on bluetooth, your phone will go through battery charge much quicker with bluetooth on than without. Make sure you keep an eye on the phone battery power the first week or so you start using it.

[BHD]

or you could jsut not use one,
that is my choice, (we have one) but we do not turn it on unless we need to talk to some one or we know some one may be needing to get in touch with us,

I do not need to be bothered by some one 24/7. I got along with out the dumb things for over 50 years I do not need one now.

OH and by the way I still have rotary dial phones on the place too.

I AM BORG, "Resistance is futile" "you will be assimilated"

[plumberscrack]

or you could jsut not use one,
that is my choice, (we have one) but we do not turn it on unless we need to talk to some one or we know some one may be needing to get in touch with us,

I do not need to be bothered by some one 24/7. I got along with out the dumb things for over 50 years I do not need one now.

OH and by the way I still have rotary dial phones on the place too.

I AM BORG, "Resistance is futile" "you will be assimilated"

I find that most people that still have a rotary phone don't even know what the internet is ;)

[MrsSeatDown]

I find that most people that still have a rotary phone don't even know what the internet is ;)

That was my first thought too:p

[BHD]

one of the reason I keep the old rotaries around is they will work if the power is off, the electronic phones no power NO talk, and the old phones are nearly indestructible, the one on the dinning room wall is what 30 years old at least, is my guess, and the one that hung there before is in the wood shop, it is may be 45 years old, (it is pink)
the one in the barn is one I picked up at the phone company after they went touch tone, they just gave it to me. I have had it for 15 or more years.

I have a few cordless units I use as well, but if you want reliability get an old ATT AMERICAN MADE phone, it will work through thick and thin.
I have heard there becoming collectors items,

[MrsSeatDown]

one of the reason I keep the old rotaries around is they will work if the power is off, the electronic phones no power NO talk, and the old phones are nearly indestructible, the one on the dinning room wall is what 30 years old at least, is my guess, and the one that hung there before is in the wood shop, it is may be 45 years old, (it is pink)
the one in the barn is one I picked up at the phone company after they went touch tone, they just gave it to me. I have had it for 15 or more years.

I have a few cordless units I use as well, but if you want reliability get an old ATT AMERICAN MADE phone, it will work through thick and thin.
I have heard there becoming collectors items,

You're right. You should never get rid of a pink phone:wave:

[smorris]

Just got my Garmin Nuvi. It's bluetooth works really well. It'll even use the car radio, and push the phone audio through that.

I use my nuvi for the Bluetooth with the phone, too. I keep the phone charger in the glovebox and put the phone in there on charge.

http://smorris.smugmug.com/photos/174529553_yw8KV-M.jpg

Only problem is that I sent my phone through the washing machine. It is really clean, but it doesn't work... I swapped the SIM chip into a free Go Phone I had, and am anxiously waiting for 7/11 to pick up a new iphone 3G. :)

[VASandy]

Great pic, SMorris! Which Burgman is that? Great little transporters. It's amazing how much they'll carry and the gas mileage is phenomenal. They can really move, too. I had the small one, but even it could do 80.

[smorris]

Great pic, SMorris! Which Burgman is that?

Thanks, I've been on vacation all week and just saw your reply. This is the 2007 Suzuki Burgman 400. I got it one year ago Saturday. I also have a few other scooters (see my personal sig link) but the Burgman is the best for the long rides or with a passenger. It gets better gas mileage than the lower displacement Vespa LX, too. More photos here (http://smorris.smugmug.com/The%20Garage/345379).

[stxrus]

Do you suppose the police, fire department and ambulance guys will all be pulling over to use thier radio's and cell phones? What a bunch of hypocritical pricks. Just another ploy to generate revenue for the state.

that brother is the truth.

here in the VI we've been under a no cell phone law and my old motorola 1st generation blue tooth hands free is OK. it works most of the time. i understand the new generation blue tooth devices are much better. can't say as i don't got one.

biggest problem is trying to call someone back that's not programmed into your phone. still gotta look at the phone and punch the dial button.

steve

[Twicepipes]

Do you suppose the police, fire department and ambulance guys will all be pulling over to use thier radio's and cell phones? What a bunch of hypocritical pricks. Just another ploy to generate revenue for the state.

Couldn't agree more