It all depends on where you install something to a windshield. The rear
view mirror is attached to the windshield. My EZ Tag is placed in front
of the rear view mirror so I can't see it unless I purposely look around
the mirror. It the object doesn't obstruct or reduce the driver's view
then there is no issue.
73
John Denison
KD5YOU
On 5/7/2023 6:01 AM, Eric Weder via BVARC wrote:
On a variation of your theme – did you know that many if not most
states have laws against sticking things to your windshield?
Section 547.613
<https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.547.htm> of the
Texas Transportation Code reads: “a person commits an offense that is
a misdemeanor: (1) if the person operates a motor vehicle that has an
object or material that is placed on or attached to the windshield or
side or rear window and that obstructs or reduces the operator’s clear
view.”
That’s something I dug up on the Ram Mounts website. Obviously they
enforce this with discretion or our toll passes would all be illegal.
Something to bear in mind when planning your install …
Best regards,
Eric
AI5CI
*From:*BVARC <[email protected]> *On Behalf Of *Karl Bernard via
BVARC
*Sent:* Saturday, May 6, 2023 11:33 PM
*To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <[email protected]>
*Cc:* Karl Bernard <[email protected]>
*Subject:* [BVARC] Yaesu FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR or FTM-500DR?
Anyone used either the FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR, or FTM-500DR and have
some thoughts to share?
I'm thinking about getting a dual-band mobile to use in my 2016 Civic
without a lot of space, so I've been doing a lot of research online
about radios with a remote head that I can put on a window suction
mount or something like that (still a lot of thinking about that, lol)
I like what I've seen so far about all of these radios and I like the
bright colorful and highly legible screen on them, but I'm not sure if
the FTM-500DR is worth another $200-300, depending on where you
look... The touch screen is cool, but is it really worth it? Also
think the FTM-200DR and FTM-300DR might require an external speaker
since the head doesn't have one?
Thanks,
Karl
W5KMB
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