Originally Posted by HIFLYR

It is in the FOM

Do not permit operation of personal portable radio signal transmitting devices except hearing aids and heart pacemakers (FAR 91.21) during taxi, takeoff, climb, descent, approach and landing. During cruise, above 10,000 FT, jumpseaters may use the following with the Captain's permission:

• Laptop/palmtop computers.
• Audio and video players.
• Audio and video recorders.
• FM receivers.
• Calculators.
• Electric razors.
• Compact disc players.

The following electronic devices are not permitted to be operated on aircraft from block-out to block-in:

• Cellular telephone.
• CB or amateur radio transceivers.
• Remote control transmitters.
• Hand held GPS units.
• Personal pagers (Brief all jumpseaters that personal pagers must be turned OFF for the duration of the flight).

The FedEx Pilot Access Terminal (PAT) has been EMI tested and may be operated during any phase of operation.
Brief all jumpseaters that operation of personal electronic devices is permitted with the Captain's permission but only in cruise. The Captain must be advised when these devices are in use. Be alert for any abnormal system operation while personal electronic devices are in use. Report any electronic interference on a Flight Safety Report.

Originally Posted by HIFLYR

Walrus,
I am not trying to be argumentative and I am certainly not a lawyer nor did I stay at a Holiday inn last night "currently Red Lion" but I read it differently. The heading this is under in the FOM is
PERSONAL PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES FAR 91.21 , FAR 121.306 and the first of the paragraph I read to prohibit anyone even crew from using the listed devices and then lower section gives only jumseaters the ability to use the devices. Then lower it addresses the ability of crews to use the PAT. IF I was having a check ride and a real FAA inspector was on board I would request them not to be used. Just my opinion and your mileage may vary