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I read that licenses were some kind of security measure to prevent foreign spies from communicating using the radio back in world war 2. What's the point of ev
by aussieguy1234 2y ago
I read that licenses were some kind of security measure to prevent foreign spies from communicating using the radio back in world war 2.
What's the point of even having licenses in the modern day? If you have to go through red tape to get started, it's little wonder usage is declining.
- genewitch 2y agoit's like $12 and taking a 30 question test, administered by local hams. I don't really consider that "red tape" usage is declining because radios are expensive because usage is declining. It's more fun to text and drive than talk on a walkie-talkie, smokey.
- crims0n 2y agoBecause you don’t get free rein on the bands - there are frequency allocations, etiquette, power and mode limitations, safety to learn, etc.