Re: [HCDX]: PRIVACY ACTS:LAWS

[khcs@xxxxxxxx (Glen Kippel)]

On Wed, 18 Feb 1998 11:59:36 -0600 Tom Messer <mclinton@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
writes:
>Maybe someone can tell me simply what the laws are regarding the
>listening of VHF/UHF radio transmissions....in particular what does 
>the
>law in America say about CORDLESS PHONE CALLS,those in the 49 mhz band
>area......not cellular.I believe it is legal to monitor,but is it 
>legal
>to repeat to another person the nature of that reception?
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In answer to your question -- the Communications Act specifically says
that is permissible to listen to non-broadcast transmissions for your own
enjoyment, but you cannot reveal their content to another party.


Glen Kippel
khcs@xxxxxxxx

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