A mini PC instead of a Raspberry Pi 5. POTA people to the rescue? Speech to text for Asterisk. Miscellaneous radio (two Meshtastic nodes) and some non-radio topics, including Yellowstone and gold!
I put a radio up on a drone called a 3D Robotics Solo running pre-mumble VoIP software to a Raspberry Pi with a USB sound card fob and HobbyPCB RS-UV3 and PA board. I wanted to keep it light, and didn't see the point of running a crossband or other repeater given the very short flight times. Worked well enough but hard to fly and run the radio at the same time. Used a wire J-Pole antenna dangling underneath, which had to be dealt with on takeoff and landing (no auto Return to Home for sure). But for sure a 400' tower that fits in the back of my Jeep is pretty useful.
Hi Tom, it looks like if you are recording in Oregon you're OK based on this:
Oregon call recording law
Oregon has a one-party consent law for recording phone calls, meaning that only one party’s consent is required to record a conversation. This means that individuals in Oregon can record phone calls with the consent of at least one party involved in the conversation.
In contrast, Oregon has a two-party consent law for recording in-person conversations, requiring the consent of all parties involved. However, this restriction has been struck down by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in July 2023, ruling that Oregon’s law violated the First Amendment right to record matters of public interest in public places.
Key Points:
One-party consent for recording phone calls
Two-party consent (now struck down) for recording in-person conversations
Prior to the 9th Circuit’s ruling, Oregon law prohibited recording in-person conversations without informing all parties involved, except during felonies or police activity
The ruling has broadened the right to record public conversations in Oregon, including those involving law enforcement officers engaged in official duties
Note: The information provided is based on the search results and reflects the current understanding of Oregon’s call recording law. However, it is essential to verify any specific recording situation with legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Of course, I am not a lawyer, but the ham radio space is regulated as a public space with no expectation of privacy...
I put a radio up on a drone called a 3D Robotics Solo running pre-mumble VoIP software to a Raspberry Pi with a USB sound card fob and HobbyPCB RS-UV3 and PA board. I wanted to keep it light, and didn't see the point of running a crossband or other repeater given the very short flight times. Worked well enough but hard to fly and run the radio at the same time. Used a wire J-Pole antenna dangling underneath, which had to be dealt with on takeoff and landing (no auto Return to Home for sure). But for sure a 400' tower that fits in the back of my Jeep is pretty useful.
I love it. I have a couple of drones (DJI 2 and DJI 3) so the larger one might fill the bill!
Hi Tom, it looks like if you are recording in Oregon you're OK based on this:
Oregon call recording law
Oregon has a one-party consent law for recording phone calls, meaning that only one party’s consent is required to record a conversation. This means that individuals in Oregon can record phone calls with the consent of at least one party involved in the conversation.
In contrast, Oregon has a two-party consent law for recording in-person conversations, requiring the consent of all parties involved. However, this restriction has been struck down by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in July 2023, ruling that Oregon’s law violated the First Amendment right to record matters of public interest in public places.
Key Points:
One-party consent for recording phone calls
Two-party consent (now struck down) for recording in-person conversations
Prior to the 9th Circuit’s ruling, Oregon law prohibited recording in-person conversations without informing all parties involved, except during felonies or police activity
The ruling has broadened the right to record public conversations in Oregon, including those involving law enforcement officers engaged in official duties
Note: The information provided is based on the search results and reflects the current understanding of Oregon’s call recording law. However, it is essential to verify any specific recording situation with legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Of course, I am not a lawyer, but the ham radio space is regulated as a public space with no expectation of privacy...
Thanks for all of the great content you provide!
73 - Bill - AF7SJ
Thank you, Bill, very helpful! It's confusing, though, isn't it! I appreciate the intel.
Yes, it's all VERY confusing....