For the extra $4, is there an appreciable difference between

>>32968214
Do I need a ham radio license for these?

>>32968234
I too play Glaz.

>>32968490
not if you use some specific channels that are open to anyone. broadcasting on other channels is illegal without a license.

>>32968490
Yes but you can tune them to FRS channels and limit the output to 5 watts, effectively duplicating a blister pack walkie talkie with much better pick up range. This is still illegal, but nobody really polices FRS bands and it would be almost impossible to catch someone doing this since their radio would sound like any other FCC approved FRS radio.

>>32968546
how do I find out what those channels are?

>>32968692
Maybe start with >>32968552

>>32968234
That would be VERY unpopular with the people that matter, and wouldn't get very far.

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>>32968214
Just get yourself pic related.

>>32971520
Listen to this anon. The Yaesu FT-250 is a workhorse and will last you a lifetime.

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>>32968692
An even better choice, MURS.

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>>32973729
Many thanks to the original posters of these graphics!

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>>32973784

>>32968214
There won't be tariffs on Chinese shit the orange man will negotiate it that China start respecting intellectual property

>>32973879
congratulations, this is the most retarded post made all day

Has anyone here actually gotten their Technician's license?

>>32974035
Yeah, and my general and then my extra. I did this all years and years ago.

>>32974035
Yes.
KI7###

>>32974035
I got my General class license when the cw requirement was still in effect

>>32974049
>32974050 here.
How hard was your General Test compared to your Tech. I know the test differences. Just wondering about the study time necessary up front.

Damn, for some reason all these responses surprised me. I was expecting /k/ to be low key about it.

>>32974049
>>32974050
>>32974051

What resources did you all study through? I want to get mine once I get back home but am not sure what to really focus on.

>>32974096
>lowkey
you asked and got answers, take practice tests religiously before your real test

>>32974096
>>32974050 here.
Local radio Club 2 day course over the weekend.

Why do i need a radio? i don't have anyone to talk to on it.

>>32974066
>>32974096

Easy. Qrz test and the old Gordon west books.

>>32974051
Me too. Code quick on tape was the key for me.

>>32974132
Listen in on others and enjoy your basement dwelling habits even more?

>>32974116
Is the question pool from the ARRL a good place to start?

>>32974134
Word, thank you.

>>32974162
I like hamexam.org but you definitely can't go wrong with the arrl

>>32974172
Word, thank you. There isnt a practical part of the test, right? Its just the 35 questions?

>>32974162
Yeah. It's an FCC defined pool. It's a known bank of questions and answers. Most stuff they ask isn't much relevant today in the age of cheap radios.

>>32974185
the practical portion of the exams are long gone for better or worse

How will the fcc fine you for using specific channels? Can they track and locate individual hand helds?

>>32974200
What practical portion? Copying code? That's hardly practical. It's not like you have to demonstrate how to use a radio. Hell, you haven't had to test with the FCC in their office in almost 50 years.

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>>32974238
you better not be pretending to be retarded

>>32974227
Yes, RF direction finding is easy. Local hams will dime you out to the FCC.

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>>32974227
>never heard of fox hunting
>strange white van's driving around
>ANON's in black ski masks kidnap you and take your Radio's.
>never really understand that there are multiple FCC area Rep's in every state.

>>32974250
No, really. Tell us what practical part. I've been licensed for 22 years and been a VE. There is not practical portion. It's a simple multiple choice test. Even the code copy was multiple choice.

>>32974035
Got my tech and general 2-3 years ago.

>>32968234

I know this is /pol/ related but... do you really want to kill the guy who is your best chance at legalizing silencers/suppressors and getting rid of the NFA?

>>32974284
so you're really retarded then?

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>>32974306
>i know its bait....
This could be done by and republican controlled gubermint

>>32974312
Keep making shit up. It's been a weak sauce short multiple choice test. No demonstrating sending in a physical competency test.

>>32974384
I said there's no more practical test and you got super autistic even though I'm correct. You are retarded

>>32974433
You're not correct. You don't have clue what you're talking about. Hell, even in the days of code you only had to copy the code, then refer to your copy to answer the multiple choice questions. You never had to send code, RTTY, Packet, PSK31, Slow scan, SSB, or any other mode nor demonstrate the ability to operate any radio.

>>32974521
>you only had to copy the code
wow sounds pretty practical, you giant retard

>>32974360
>all this time, nobody has brought it up
>until Trump gets in

HMMMMMMMMM...

>>32975183
It existed before the tweeter in chief, it just wasnt known about by normies.

>>32968490
Do you want to transmit :^^)

What are some radios that i can use in Australia without a license? I'm a poorfag but i love doing shit like this.

>>32978109
CB with "outback" mods. I have picked up Aussies in the VHF-Lo band (30 MHz to 45 MHz) here in "syrupland" years ago when the solar cycle was nice.