I think it's safe to say it is illegal and having an FRTOL is no way around it - just do it and dont get caught and dont be a t*t and use it in a money making evil way!
I made this post in my diary, apologies for the duplication but it's better in here:
The thing is, today I am taking my girlfriend to the flying school - she is gonna sit by the apron on the picnic tables whilst I do circuits. She has never been in that environment before and she is looking forward to it. I was gonna give her my little scanner, just so she could listen in to me in the circuit - but now I am 50/50. If I were to do it then, perhaps I would give her earphones, as to not make it too obvious. I cant see the harm personally, as there is one in the lounge anyway that everyone can hear (she wont even know what the hell it all means anyway! (sorry luv))
BRL: good to see you posting in there again
Maz
edit: I will be turning myself in this evening at the local police station 