On Sat, 21 Nov 1998 02:38:09 +0000, you wrote:

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>On Tue, 17 Nov 1998 09:53:41 GMT Mike Harrison <wwl@netcomuk.co.uk>
>writes:
>>>Really, I think that people should realize that talking on a cellular 
>>ina
>>>car full of electronics while driving is a pretty bad idea. Think of 
>>the
>>>interdiction to do that in a plane and you'll know why. 
>>This is not entirely due to interference issues - using a cellphone at
>>high altitude can screw up the network as transmissions can be
>>received at much longer ranges than on the ground, disrupting the
>>segregation of the cellular system. I suspect it's illegal to use
>>phone in any aircraft, including gliders and balloons for this reason.
>>
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>Actually, in the US at least, it is perfectly legal to use any RF device
>in a private aircraft as long as you have the pilot/owner/operator
>permission and do not cause harmful interference to other radio services.
>
It's illegal in the UK - this is stated in cellphone user manuals.