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Questions related to the licensing of amateur radio operators and stations. Please also tag your question with the relevant location.

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How do I get a ham radio license in my country?

Amateur radio clubs are a great resource for getting a license. Many clubs offer license classes and license exams (for a VEC such as the ARRL). … You must pass element 2 to get a Technician license. You must take and pass elements 2 and 3 to get a General license. You must take and pass elements 2, 3 and 4 to get an Amateur Extra license. …
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What are these serial number pileups on 20m and 40m?

What you're talking about sounds like activity that is common for a contest or a QSO party. If you're not familiar with QSO parties they are organized like contests, but the organizers try to emphasi …
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I received a RESTRICTED RADIO LICENSE in 1974. Is it still valid?

If you're planning to travel to another country, then the thing to do is probably to contact Industry Canada to see if your license is still valid. (Here's a link to their "contact us" page.) …
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Amateur Radio License classes in Central Iowa

The ARRL's License Class Finder should be able to help you; it says that there's a class in Indianola starting on the 8th of February. …
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Experiences on a 70 cm band shared with radiolocation service

Here in the US ham radio is only a secondary user of the 70cm band, with the primary user being military radar. That didn't stop ham operators from setting up hundreds of repeaters on the band. Back …
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What Frequencies Are Open To People Without A License?

Sorry, but you're legally not allowed to transmit on amateur radio frequencies without a license. I'd recommend that you work on earning your ham license. … Most ham clubs have license classes and "elmers", that is people who are willing to help new folks get set up. Most ham clubs also offer license exams. …
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Is it legal for a non-profit to use ham radios for emergency purposes?

I'll echo @ZeissIcon's advice to say that in an emergency, it's not enough to have a license and a radio. …
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How can I get a license to build broadcast transmitters?

No license is required to build broadcast transmitters in the United States. To get approval to sell your transmitters in the US, you would most likely need FCC authorization. …
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What are the regulation requirements for running a repeater?

WA9ZZZ's answer missed the issue of control of the repeater. The repeater must be under control of one or more control operators, or under automatic control, at all times when the repeater is on. Th …
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