"Bobsprit" wrote in message

My friend told me I need to learn morse code, radio theory, rules and
regulations in order to pass the Ham license test. Why can't I just
operate
without a license? Who will know?

Stick to 11M if you want to operate outlaw. You'll have to give a call sign
on ham, and many hams check out those calls with the ARRL database. If your
call comes up bogus, just about any ham will turn your butt in to the FCC.
Hams police their own bands--always have, always will.

Max