Are ham radios legal?
Since 1912, a federal license has been required to operate a ham radio legally—a seemingly reasonable mandate since operators make use of public airwaves, which are under FCC regulation. But no precedent suggests amateur radio falls into that category.
How long does it take to get my ham radio callsign?
FCC takes 18 days to process applications for vanity call signs. Contact the FCC CORES help desk for any questions or issues with the License/FRN login or password. FCC Help Line: 877-480-3201 (Mon.
Can you take your ham radio test online?
The simple answer: YES! The FCC released a public notice on April 30, 2020 confirming that the ham radio license exam may be held remotely.
Can you choose your ham radio callsign?
You can pick your own ham radio call sign (within certain limits, of course). Many hams enjoy having calls made up of their initials. Whatever your preference, you’ll likely find a vanity call sign that works for you. Come up with at least two candidate call signs before you file an application.
Can I use ham radio without a license?
First of all, they require a license, too. Second of all, the hobbyists and enthusiasts who sustain the ham radio industry are zealous guardians of their channels. Since business use of ham channels is forbidden, if you try to use ham channels for commercial purposes, it is likely you will be reported to the FCC.
What radio frequency does the military use?
The Army uses 12.5 kHz spacing in their segments of the band. The primary communications mode is narrowband FM, but some AM is used by air units of the various services for tactical air-to-air comms. The military has a BIG (175 MHz) military aircraft band in the 225-400 MHz range.
What are the GMRS frequencies?
GMRS is allotted 30 frequency channels in the vicinity of 462 MHz and 467 MHz. They are divided into 16 main channels and 14 interstitial channels.
What frequency do 2 way radios use?
450-470MHZ