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you do not need a license to purches a ham radio. you also can listen to chatter without a license. but if you want to talk you need a license.
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Do you need a license to byr a ham radio transceivers?
(In the United States) you do not need a license to own a HAM radio. You may Listen to communications on a HAM radio without a license. However, you may NOT transmit on a HAM radio without a license.
Can I have a ham radio antenna in Las Cruces NM?
You may have a Ham radio antenna anywhere in the US, unless there are restrictions as to its placement, such as in a condo or apartment. If you meant a Ham radio transmitter, then you must have a Ham license to operate it.
How difficult is to start out as a Ham Radio hobbyist?
It's not difficult. You can be any age to be a Ham Radio Hobbyist. Its easy to pass your entry level exam and get your Amateur Radio License.
How do you use ham radio during disasters?
If a town were to lose power or a disaster strikes, there are assigned groups of people who are trained in these situations. In my hometown we have what is called 'A.R.E.S.' which is Amatuer Radio Emergency Service. It is all voluntary, and in order to be with an A.R.E.S. group, you need to have your ham radio license. I have included a link below to the ARRL Website which will explain in a lot more detail about A.R.E.S. and Ham Radio.
What age do you have to be to become a ham radio operator?
There is no age limit or restriction on Amateur Radio Operator licenses. If you can pass the test, you're granted the license.
What items do you need to use the ham radio?
#2). antenna #3). receiver #4). transmitter #5). logging capability (notebook or computer) and if you intend to do any transmitting, then #1). a license
How can you wire a ham radio into a Renault kangoo?
Any radio device, whether it's a transceiver or just a receiver, needs to connect to the car's power (the 12V from the battery), to the car's ground (the frame), and to an antenna. We need to remind you that a license is required in order to operate a ham radio transmitter. The reason we feel it necessary to include this remark is our knowledge, from personal experience, that most people who have successfully passed the examination and been granted an Amateur Radio license by the FCC or PTT would know the answer to your question.
What antenna for 5 watt and 100 what ham radio?
The dimensions of the antenna completely depend on the frequency band in which youplan to operate the radio. This is all covered in the study materials for the license exam.You do have a license to operate that transmitter, don't you ? ! ?
What is amateur radio?
Amateur radio or ham radio as it is also known is two-way radio transmissions which are sent by voice, Morse code, or even by computers. You need a license to transmit on the amateur bands (radio frequencies) which are controlled by government departments and various radio organizations throughout the world. There are hundreds of web sites with additional information and how to obtaining a license in most countries. like you can say in USA the Stryker radios are top in the market of amateur radios.
Is it legel for a non licensed person to listen to ham radio and not transmit?
Yes. Licensing is only required for transmitting. Listening to ham radio is how most licensed hams originally became interested in it, and decided to try for their own license and join in the conversation.
What is the need of ham radio?
Amateur radio, often called ham radio, is both a hobby and a service in which participants, called "hams," use various types of radio communications equipment to communicate with other radio amateurs for public service, recreation and self-training.
What are the current levels of a Ham Radio License and is Morse code knowledge still needed at all?
Technician, General, and Extra are the three levels. The Morse code is no longer needed to pass any of the tests. The American Radio Relay League (www.arrl.org) has plenty of great information on ham radio.
