[Techlunch] Mobile

[techlunch at happy.emu.id.au]

I wouldn't put it past the AI algorithm to mistake a microphone for a
mobile device.  The amount of rigmarole one would need to go through,
including legal costs, suggests that using a headset (one ear only) with
boom mic might be easier?

Cheers,

Mike VK2IG


On Mon, 30 Mar 2026, 18:09 , <techlunch at happy.emu.id.au> wrote:

> As far as I recall (and as I'm getting into that age of senioritis) the
> various state legislations were written to clearly state "Mobile Phone" so
> 2 way radio use was still acceptable, but of course it's now almost at the
> discretion of the police or even AI with the camera's now.
>
> I haven't heard of anyone actually being booked for handheld mic use, but
> getting the mic caught in the steering wheel is common !
>
>
> ...Phil VK1PL
>
>
>
> (Sent from my phone  so please excuse any typos)
>
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: techlunch at happy.emu.id.au
> Date: 30/3/26 1:33 pm (GMT+10:00)
> To: techlunch at happy.emu.id.au
> Subject: RE: [Techlunch] Mobile
>
> Thanks Amanda,
>
> I believe that the recommendation is to keep you hand off it, and drive.
>
> So Vox etc should be OK.  If one is not allowed to talk then keeping the
>
> kids in the back seat in line might get tricky!
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> DG
>
>
>
> *From:* techlunch-bounces at happy.emu.id.au <
> techlunch-bounces at happy.emu.id.au> *On Behalf Of *
> techlunch at happy.emu.id.au
> *Sent:* Monday, 30 March 2026 1:06 PM
> *To:* techlunch at happy.emu.id.au
> *Subject:* Re: [Techlunch] Mobile
>
>
>
> Good question Dennis,
> Emergency services are allowed to apparently.
> I allways use a 1/2  headset microphone while mobile with a locking PTT
>
> In the don't do while driving advertising the state a Mobile Phone nothing
> else I am aware off.
> But now they have cameras to detect using mobile phones, what next.
> Amanda
> VK1AH
>
> On 30/03/2026 11:13, techlunch at happy.emu.id.au wrote:
>
> G’day all,
>
> Has anyone investigated the legality of mobile operation?
>
> Is holding a microphone treated the same as a mobile phone?
>
> If so, is Vox operation (hands free) allowed?
>
> Or is mobile a thing of the past?
>
>
>
> Just wondering.
>
> Cheers,
>
> DG
>
>
>
> *From:* techlunch-bounces at happy.emu.id.au
> <techlunch-bounces at happy.emu.id.au> <techlunch-bounces at happy.emu.id.au> *On
> Behalf Of *techlunch at happy.emu.id.au
> *Sent:* Monday, 30 March 2026 9:58 AM
> *To:* techlunch at happy.emu.id.au
> *Subject:* [Techlunch] NO lunch this Friday
>
>
>
> Hi all
>
> Owing to low numbers available lunch this Friday is cancelled.
>
>
>
> Bill, are you able to respond to the club’s regular text re our booking?
>
>
>
> Gilbert
>
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