[yorkie]

"Ham radio will be critical"

I agree, DRT! I think we all should purchase one, and then I think we need to have a license to operate it - anyone know?

[dontreadthis]

a license is required, (but enforcement of that requirement may depend upon circumstances)

[DownInFlames]

I have a 10 meter 50 watt w upper and lower sideband, am/fm cb and Morse code. It will be critical to communicate with other cells in the south.

[Ray76]

License to transmit.

Don’t transmit. Unless SHTF and then only when absolutely necessary do so briefly, then change your location.

[struggle]

STEP ONE: http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/

STEP TWO: http://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/search

STEP THREE: Pass tech test

STEP FOUR: Wait about a week for FCC to give you a callsign

Tech is a very easy test.
General is slightly hard.
Extra is a monster.

Most of the “like-minded” American fellows hang out on the 80/75 meter band.

[ctdonath2]

I got the Exam Prep Technician iPad app free (& stunted) version on a Monday.
Got the full app on Tuesday.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amateur-radio-exam-prep-technician/id297951496?mt=8
Ordered a radio on Wednesday. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009MAKWC0/ref=carldonath
Passing practice exams on Thursday.
Got radio on Friday.
Passed exam on Saturday.

Between an iTunes gift card and Amazon credit card points everything cost me $15 and 6 days.

[SkyDancer]

In a national emergency (haha) when Obamalamadingdong takes control who needs a stinkin’ licence. Then too there’s still some CB radio’s out there.

[knarf]

Y'USED t'need a license for HAM, but CB is off the shelf for a couple of hundred.

Lay down a grand and you can get some distance.