So what exactly is the law governing hand held scanners in your car or on your person while "spotting"? I've been spotting for years and years (my specialty is helicopters) and I was a regular at the old 60st Heliport
in Manhattan since I work not far from there. I dont spot as much as I used to but when I do I head over to FRG. They have a lot of helicopters hangared there and you never know who will be visiting on any given day.
BTW I keep my scanner (Bearcat 72XLT) discreet (long shirts NOT tucked in are a must, lol) and use my ipod headphones whenever possible. I was only stopped once there since 9/11 as I had been taking some copter shots and the SC officer was very nice and no problem. In the city at the heliports I was NEVER stopped in all the years I spotted and took pictures.
Even after 9/11 I was at the West 30St Heliport and East 34st Heliport and had no problems.
Thanks all and great site. I discovered this place by accident a few
weeks ago and it has been very informative and interesting.
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