Any uptick in usage here for Harvey like there was for Katrina?
I've got a General license. Code is no longer required during testing. It's pretty cool to talk with people around the world with an antenna in my attic. There is a fair sized HAM community in Oklahoma and the Edmond Amateur Radio Society is active in community events - parades, monthly warning siren tests, OKC Memorial Marathon, etc.I was issued a General Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL) back in the early '80's and was just curious as to whether having that would ass any weight on the entry level HAM license (Technician) score?
Also, I once tested for a HAM license but the Morse Code section [of the testing] was always my downfall. Has that requirement been eliminated now?
Even in an apocalypse situation? And how would you know if someone is using bogus call letters?It might matter to some Ham radio operators deciding if they wanted to talk back with you or not if you did not have a valid license. Especially locally since we are a pretty close knit group. We do welcome everyone in who wants to go through the easy procedure to get a license and we are willing to help out in any way we can, but we are also protective of our hobby. JMO
If you have not practiced it would be pretty easy to tell. It is not difficult to get a license, so why not get one?Even in an apocalypse situation? And how would you know if someone is using bogus call letters?
Not trying to be a wise guy, just curious.
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