What seems to be getting overlooked by everyone including the Illinois legislature is that they have NO authority to pass any law governing how the airwaves are used. The communications act gives SOLE jurisdiction over the airwaves to the FCC, period.
If they pass this law and then try to prosecute someone they could be in for a world of hurt from a federal lawsuit filed by the victim, a suit that the state could not possibly win. Just one man's thoughts. Dan N8DJP Re: Unlawful in Il to Rebroadcast Public Safety Communications Posted by: "Walter H" [email protected] ka1jfy Date: Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:33 pm ((PST)) What /I/ can add, is that the FCC has said that if you want privacy for your communications, then encrypt them. Clear voice is available to anyone with the appropriate receiver. No, I can't find my source for this, I've read all the Daily Digests for the last 5+ years, and I believe it was in a letter ruling. BTW, if you go to the url listed, you'll see that it's still in committee. Not passed by the House nor Senate, nor signed by the Governor. WalterH
