Do I need a ham lisence to use?
499930
In most countries, yes. In Brazil for example, it is a federal felony to operate these radios without a license.
499931
Yes an amateur radio license is required to transmit with this unit on the ham bands. I don't think it is FCC approved for use on other bands
499932
Yes on the ham bands. It broadcasts in the FRS bands, but to use it those frequencies would be illegal because it is FCC accepted for commercial use not recreational use.
499933
To legally operate this radio in the United States a Ham licence is required. Fairly easy to obtain.
499934
Yes, you need a Technician license at least, but that does not require code and the license is free upon passing a 35 question test.
933111
I don't know but I don't see why not. I don't think it matters what mount you use as long as your antenna is in tune. What kind of 2 meter antenna do you have cuz I am a ham as well, call sign KD0WFZ
1444428
You shouldn't. First and foremost, ensure that your computer has the necessary power to run the program. RF7 is pretty fast moving, and needs a fair sized graphics card. If that criteria is met, charge your radio battery, leave the power switch OFF, plug the supplied interface cable in and rock out.
778220
Larry.. Technically yes you need a license it's a ham radio, on the other hand I had it converted to the C. B. Channels for around 30 dollars at a shop. All features still intact works great for me
270249
No but you don't really need that... You will have your device in your hand remember its wireless.
123588
Yes you need a license to transmit. You do not need a license to use as a Walkie talkie
296921
i don't know about busisness use. but i would assume you would have to have a license. i use mine for ham radio as i am a license ham radio operator. joe
1913947
You can operate it just fine without a license as long as you don't transmit! People, please don't posture like an expert in something that you clearly aren't an expert (or even a novice, given the replies here) in!This goes for all but 2 of the commenters here, who actually got it right.
885300
Yes you can put a CB antenna on it or any antenna for the frequencies on it . Many hams use bigger antennas . Just make sure the antennas are tuned for the frequencies you transmit on . You can even connect an amp to up the power output . Look on amazon you can get extra battery for a cheep price .
611356
Sorry David it's only a receiver, you can only listen (and on SSB you can hear distant HAM radio operators from across the US).- You would need a HAM license to transmit voice (this radio doesn't transmit/as it's just a really good receiver) if you already have your HAM radio license, you should be looking for local HAM fests, for working used HAM radios- I'm just a SW listener at times but I'm sure if you find a local HAM club they would be able to get you hooked up. The test it multiple choice, and I believe like $30- most of the material is online too. Good luck.
176851
I actually have this radio, and I love it! You only need a technicians license. This is a great entry radio for ham radio.My call sign is ws6gto.73's.
2239468
The radio should be all you need. I use it with a tuner in my classroom so I don't have wires all over the rom.
1055960
You just plug it in. Cd that comes with it is the needed program. The USB on the end of the cord plugs into your computer. There is also a pigtail with another USB plug that you can plug into another USB port to increase the range a little more. I never use that setup as the main connection works very well. I went from getting 0ne usable signal to two usable signals and a total of 7 that could be used if I only knew the passwords.
1974708
No, but you can't use it until you are properly licensed. Trying to transmit without a license gets you into serious trouble. You will stick out like a sore thumb and you will be caught.
1709604
Yes. You need either a GMRS license for the 462-467 frequencies, or a Ham (amateur radio) license for any of the other frequencies in the 70cm (420-450 MHz) band.
165364
... that question would best be answered via Googling. or, You can read up on basic electronics .. or contact your local HAM radio operator. As for Castle ESCs, you can call them for a clear summary/explanation of your question. Dave
2263664
If you do not have at least a Technician class HAM ticket, it is illegal to use this radio on any frequency. (Amateur Extra Operator and ARRL accredited Examiner)