Questions tagged [license]
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I received a RESTRICTED RADIO LICENSE in 1974. Is it still valid? [on hold]
In the summer of 1974 I worked as a water taxi operator in Howe Sound with the headquarters in Horseshoe Bay. One of the requirements of employment required me to get what I remember as being a ...
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2018/2019 proposed expansion of technician privileges
I read that arrl is petitioning the FCC to expand the privileges of the technician license. Can you summarize those changes with the schedule?
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What kind of operational license should I get? [closed]
I have an interest in studying and researching how radio technology can be used in other fields of electronics. What kind of license should I look into so I can carry out some experiments or research? ...
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Is a US Extra class exam from the '90s valid to upgrade from Advanced class today?
If one passed the Extra written test in the late '90s at an ARRL test center but did not get the 20wpm endorsement, yet is an Advanced operator, would they now be upgraded to Extra class or do they ...
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Is HAM the only non-criminal/civil broadcasting a person can do that doesn't own a shortwave radio station?
I do not understand. Is ham radio the only legal way to broadcast on shortwave radio? I mean for a "regular" person, not a million dollar radio station. I saw lots of shortwave broadcasting ...
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How do I legally use a Baofeng UV-5R radio for communication?
I'm new to radios. Only ever used them for squad communication in airsoft. I have two Baofeng UV-5R handhelds and would like to use them this week to communicate on a family camping trip with no cell ...
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Are old USA amateur radio licenses in the public FCC database?
My old man worked in avionics for 30+ years and taught me nearly everything I know about radios, like how a superheterodyne receiver works, how the ionosphere refracts signals, etc. He grew up only a ...
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Amateur Radio for Science Fair
Can I use an amateur radio for a science fair? If so, do I need to prove that I have an active license?
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Full UK license visiting US: Can I use frequencies in US but not UK license?
E.g.:
7.2-7.3MHz are Region 2 but not Region 1. My license is "from" Region 1.
1.25 meter band is not available in the UK
Operating from aircraft is not permitted in the UK. Would it be if I visited ...
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Is using /AE compulsory?
I'm taking the exam to upgrade my licence to Extra soon, but I'm concerned the ULS might not update in time for Field Day, when I'm supposed to be supervising (and using my call-sign for) my club's ...
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Is there any point to keep the CSCE after the FCC registers the upgrade?
Is there any point to keeping the CSCE form after the FCC registers the exam/upgrade in its database? I'm trying to go paperless in my old age and if there's no reason not to have the paper copy, into ...
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Current rules in Taiwan for operating licensed stations, bringing in personal equipment?
In some countries, Ham licensing is still cumbersome even for citizens, and operation prohibited by foreigners.
I'm curious what the situation is like in Taiwan now. Years ago, there was little ...
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What changes are being made to the Technician question pool in 2018?
On 2018 July 1, the FCC's question pool for the Technician class license will be changing.
Has anyone written up a summary of the updates or made a list of differences from the previous pool? What ...
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Testing requirements for 5 year old tech license to take general exam
Will I need to take the Technician exam again when I test for General if my Technician license is over 4 years old?
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Ham Technician Exam Material
I would like to prepare for the Technician exam. I think I read somewhere that the ham Technician exam has material that is revised every 4 years. And that the new set of questions will be coming ...
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What knowledge is essential for USA Technician license? [closed]
I am taking the test for my first USA Amateur Technicians license on Saturday.
I've been studying and give myself a good (90%) chance that I'll pass the test.
Since many of you have successfully ...
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Do I need a license to operate as a ham in Haiti?
I am currently thinking about joining the shortwave radio community, and know that if I was going to operate one in the U.S., I would need a license to operate in a certain range. But I am not living ...
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Can you request a vanity call sign when passing the exam?
In the US, just after passing your exam for Technician, General and/or Extra if you didn't have a call sign to begin with, can you request a vanity one right away or do you have to wait until one is ...
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Should I upgrade to Extra Class [closed]
I've held an Advanced Class license for almost 20 years now. I've recently been kicking around the idea of biting the bullet and upgrading to Extra. I know they lifted the code requirement. Part of me ...
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License upgrade doesn't extend term of license?
I just upgraded my license to Extra about a week and a half ago, so perhaps I'm supposed to know this. The FCC database shows my upgrade to Extra, but the expiration date and callsign haven't changed....
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How to renew an expired US license as an expat?
I've been living as an expat for a decade, and my extra class license expired a little more than a year ago. I'm currently in Taiwan.
Is it possible to renew my license while staying here? Can I do ...
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Use amateur radio frequencies for commercial purpose
Can I use amateur radio frequency for commercial purpose (after acquiring ham license), expecting that it would be congestion free band and give me good broadcasting performance compared to other ...
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I upgraded from Tech to General and renewed at same time but my license still says Tech
Last week I upgraded and renewed my license at the same time. I did this by returning the form through W5YI. The form was complete with authorization of the upgrade by my local VEC.
The problem is ...
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Are US licensee allowed to operate under CEPT agreement if they permanently reside in Europe?
Under the CEPT agreement, US General and Amateur Extra class licensee can operate in Europe while traveling there. Does that privilege still apply if the person semi or permanently resides in that ...
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What are the requirements of the address given for a US licence?
I'm going to be visiting the US soon (I live in the UK), and since I've heard it's very easy to get a US amateur radio licence and it's something that could be beneficial, I thought, why not?
I see ...
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Can I use a Hawaiian call sign on the mainland?
A ham is initially licensed in Hawaii as KH6ABC (example only). If he subsequently moves to the mainland, can he keep his geographically restricted "KH" call sign or must it be changed?
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Which countries require you to change your call sign if you change your residence?
I live in Austria (OE). There we have to change our call sign if we move beyond one of the 9 Austrian federal state's border. For example I lived near Innsbruck (Tyrol) with the sign OE7TKT. I moved ...
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Can I use my call sign in APRS tracker abroad?
I am planning a car expedition from the EU to the China, through a lot of countries in the east. I am interested in if I can use an APRS tracker with my call sign issued in the Austria.?
And the ...
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Can I use APRS over TCPIP without ham license?
Simple question, but for me is really important.
"Can I use the APRS over TCPIP without a ham license in Europe Union (especially in Austria)?"
I consider yes, because I am not transmitting with radio,...
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Expected practices for one ham operating under another's privileges?
I understand that in the United States, amateur operators and even non-licensed persons may participate in domestic (and approved international) communications on bands they wouldn't normally be ...
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How do I get a license without being near a club?
I don't have a radio club near me, and as far as I'm aware I can't get an amateur radio license without being at a club to do the tests. Is there a way I can get an amateur radio license?
I have done ...
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Able to consistently pass the US B license test; what more is needed for a Danish amateur radio license?
I need to cram the last bits for my exam - I don't know my competence level precisely, but I've passed the US B-license tests a bunch of times. Problem is I'm in Denmark - how should I cram for this ...
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Geting my Tech Licence again
Back in the 90's I received my Tech license. I let it expire. Now many years later and I have the time (Retired) I would like to get back into Ham Radio. Do I need to take the Tech exam again? Or If I ...
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Where to buy 2 meter ham radio [closed]
I got my license 25 years ago. I bought a 2-meter ham radio from Radio Shack ($200). I am thinking about renew my license and re-start this hobby. To my surprise, local Radio Shacks no longer carry ...
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How can we determine what repeaters to use?
My wife and I are studying for our Technician class licenses. We are thinking about how we could communicate with each other while both of us are at work, she being in Oakland, CA and myself in ...
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How Are US Call Sign Location ID's Assigned?
If I take my license exam in California, but my residence is in New York, would my call sign still reflect the New York location?
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Practical Resources for the Amateur Radio Student? [closed]
What electrical circuits can be easily build by someone with basic electrical engineering skills that exemplify the fundamental components of radios, antennas and so on?
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Do I need I license to have these walkie talkies in Japan
I currently reside in Japan (not on a military base) and I have been interested in purchasing some walkie talkies. I found these on amazon JP
Link and I was wondering if can I own something like this ...
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Experiences on a 70 cm band shared with radiolocation service
I currently live in Brazil and our governmental regulatory agency (www.anatel.gov.br) has recently started a public consultation process regarding the allocation, in secondary nature, of part of the ...
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What is the highest US amateur license I can get in one sitting?
If I start with no current license, can I take all the exams in one sitting to get to Amateur Extra?
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How do I find expiration date of my misplaced US ham license?
I can't find my general class license. I want to apply for a vanity call sign (my call sign when I was 16 years old) but I don't know the expiration date of my current license. Is there some way to ...
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Licensing options in India
I would like to know what are all the licensing options available to get started with Ham in India.
I live in Hyderabad, India any pointers towards local groups would be great.
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Renewing, how do I transmit legally with the new certification process (USA)?
So, from what I hear, the FCC has done away with mailing out paper certificates. The way I read the regs, I'm required to have an official paper certificate either on my person or at the station I'm ...
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What is my VE status?
I was an ARRL VE years ago. The info about ARRL VEs says that you remain a VE and the only way one will be dropped is loss of license. However, years ago to be a valid VE one would have to have a ...
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Straight to General license, skipping Technician?
I would like to get involved in ham radio and I'm inclined to study for and take the General exam right away, rather than going for Technician and then upgrading. Are there good reasons not to do this?...
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When will my new license appear in the FCC database?
I tested and passed my Technician's test on Thursday, June 4, 2015. Approximately how long will my license take to appear in the FCC database?
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Do you need a radio licence to use ZigBee/Xbee?
I want to make a application with my Raspberry Pi along with a XBee module. I am going to use it in public places and in my own home.
The question is, do I need a radio licence (UK) to use the XBee ...
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Am I studying obsolete information?
I am using the ARRL General Class License Manual 7th Ed. which was published April 25, 2011.
However, I know that the National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) recently released ...
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Amateur Radio License: USA or Canada, does it matter?
I'm hoping to take the exam in the fall. My question is, does it matter whether I do so in the US or Canada?
I would like to operate the radio at my school in Canada, but I do get the chance to come ...
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Does a FCC amateur license cost money?
If I wanted a FCC Amateur license, is this going to cost me anything? That includes tests, application fees, filing fees, and anything else but hardware.
