Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

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?

RB

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

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?

RB

Well, there are many pirate/fake call sign operators out there, but legit
operators may not want to talk to you if you can't give a valid call sign.
Also, in the rare case that the FCC catches you, they can lay a big fine on you
and block you from getting a license in the future.
I heard of some people who carry ham radios with no license aboard as a safety
item and to simply monitor. I'm sure someone has the specifics on all of this.

RB

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

Bobsprit wrote:

My friend told me I need to learn morse code,

I thought there were classes of licence where morse wasn't needed. (There's
been a non-morse class in the UK for years.)


radio theory, rules and regulations

To be an uncaught and unlicenced operator, you'd have to know enough of the
rules and regs to know what to avoid, and enough about radio theory to be
able to avoid them. IOW, you could be caught if you operate the set and
cause interference to others. Since you have to know stuff, you might as
well do the test and get the ticket.


in order to pass the Ham license test.

I did the novice test in the UK years ago - it was more technical than the
marine VHF one, but I wouldn't say it was hard. I do have some background in
electronics, which probably helped, but ISTR it was basic stuff like ohms
law.


--
Wally
www.artbywally.com

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

My friend says the no-code license is for VHF wavelengths and shorter. To
use the HF SSB portion a code test is required. I figured I would use my CB
radio handle and the 10 code to blend right in. Today's electronic equipment
is so sophisticated I don't really have to know how to work the radio.
That's a big 10-4, if you know what I mean!

RB


"Wally" wrote in message
...
Bobsprit wrote:

My friend told me I need to learn morse code,

I thought there were classes of licence where morse wasn't needed.
(There's
been a non-morse class in the UK for years.)


radio theory, rules and regulations

To be an uncaught and unlicenced operator, you'd have to know enough of
the
rules and regs to know what to avoid, and enough about radio theory to be
able to avoid them. IOW, you could be caught if you operate the set and
cause interference to others. Since you have to know stuff, you might as
well do the test and get the ticket.


in order to pass the Ham license test.

I did the novice test in the UK years ago - it was more technical than the
marine VHF one, but I wouldn't say it was hard. I do have some background
in
electronics, which probably helped, but ISTR it was basic stuff like ohms
law.


--
Wally
www.artbywally.com

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

Today's electronic equipment
is so sophisticated I don't really have to know how to work the radio.
That's a big 10-4, if you know what I mean!

That one was a dud. Should have stopped while you had some laughs.

RB

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

A Bobsprit imposter wrote:

I would use my CB radio handle ...

Is that "Faker"? (Damn...)


--
Wally
www.artbywally.com

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

No, it would be "loser."

"Wally" wrote in message
...
A Bobsprit imposter wrote:

I would use my CB radio handle ...

Is that "Faker"? (Damn...)


--
Wally
www.artbywally.com

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

"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

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

I do have a legitimate Ham radio license. My call sign is K7UGA.


RB

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

I'm still laughing real hard------at you!

Bwahahahahahahahahaaa!!!

RB

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
Today's electronic equipment
is so sophisticated I don't really have to know how to work the radio.
That's a big 10-4, if you know what I mean!

That one was a dud. Should have stopped while you had some laughs.

RB

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

"Bobsprit" wrote in message

I do have a legitimate Ham radio license. My call sign is K7UGA.

Believe it or not, that puts you in even more jeopardy if you decide to work
outlaw on the ham bands. Use your call sign, and they know who you are.
Work out of your band privileges, and someone will no doubt remind you
politely. Keep on doing it and that same individual will report you to the
FCC. Repeated offenses can net some healthy fines, such as $8,000 or more.
It ain't worth it.

Max

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

Repeated offenses can net some healthy fines, such as $8,000 or more.
It ain't worth it.

Max

Check the name, Max. This is just some loser who has no personality of his
own...so he clings to mine.
Thanks for all the tips. Not sure what I'll do, probably just get the tech
ticket and wait a while. Not sure I want to spend 1-2K installing a radio on my
C&C 32, since we'll be going bigger pretty soon. But I may set up a home
station soon. Meanwhile I'll use the 11M SSB to play around (not quite legal at
50 watts) with and listen in on 10M for now.

Thanks again,

RB

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

It's not bubbles... check the headers.

OzOne wrote in message ...
On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 03:19:54 GMT, "Bobsprit"
scribbled thusly:

I do have a legitimate Ham radio license. My call sign is K7UGA.


RB


In the Matrix Bubbles....


Oz1...of the 3 twins.

I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

"Bobsprit" wrote
Not sure I want to spend 1-2K installing a radio on my
C&C 32, since we'll be going no further than 5 miles.

RuBe

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

"N1EE" wrote in message

It is easy
to spot a fake by the lack of knowledge of radio
procedures, or general radio knowledge, location
and personal information, former call signs, etc.

Sadly this isn't as easy as it once was. With the entire question database
provided at the end of the license manuals, a lot of people are simply
memorizing the questions and answers, and passing the tests. These "hams"
are painfully obvious when working one with the knowledge. But they are,
according to the FCC, legitimate hams, not bootleggers.

Max

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

OzOne wrote:

On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 03:19:54 GMT, "Bobsprit"
scribbled thusly:


I do have a legitimate Ham radio license. My call sign is K7UGA.


RB



BG? BG!

Cheers

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

BMG!!


"MC" wrote in message
...


OzOne wrote:

On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 03:19:54 GMT, "Bobsprit"
scribbled thusly:


I do have a legitimate Ham radio license. My call sign is K7UGA.


RB



BG? BG!

Cheers

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

A most conservative three letters.

Cheers

Bobsprit wrote:

BMG!!


"MC" wrote in message
...


OzOne wrote:


On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 03:19:54 GMT, "Bobsprit"
scribbled thusly:



I do have a legitimate Ham radio license. My call sign is K7UGA.


RB



BG? BG!

Cheers

Do I really have to get a HAM license?
 

No need for a natural born "HAM" to get a license. All you need is your
birth Certificate. That is all you need to prove you're a complete
"Pig's Ass"

Your call letters could be "Oink Oink Bah Ha!" That should satisfy the
FCC.

OT