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