Anybody running a ham rig?

[frm]

Each country has different ways to license. I think Japan is one of the hardest.

I'll have to look into it locally, but at least I have some models to look into, if they're equipped for the same wavelengths (might be different frequencies here or something, who knows, but it should be a universal standard I would presume).

 

[Cloaked]

I'll have to look into it locally, but at least I have some models to look into, if they're equipped for the same wavelengths (might be different frequencies here or something, who knows, but it should be a universal standard I would presume).

Ham radio is universal. All the bands are the same everywhere in the World. Each country decides what license class gets which bands to operate on. The language is also universal. Morse code.

 

[CTS]

There has to be some sort of manual trigger to stop you from broadcasting on bands you shouldn't be on, but also there for when you do get a license to do so, to open it up.

I have found CHIRP freeware to be an awesome tool for managing your memory settings on handhelds, but best thing is you can turn off duplex on any selected channel memory location preventing Transmission. You still can fat-finger your ability to transmit on a band though.

My local testing spot is about 80 miles away so I am hoping to be able to test-out for the General license, but my absolute goal right now is the Technician, mid Feb. The next most soonest is a few hours away end of April. That's why I wish to get the first two levels on the first go around. The Extra license will require much more study time I expect. I downloaded a free app just to self test, and purchased a study guide from amazon that will get me up to speed on the current info.