VHF / Ham / Amateur radio wheelers?

japerry · Nov 13, 2007

traveling up in BC, I noticed many guys and gals had licenses with their rigs. It'd be nice to start working on obtaining a license, but its a fairly complicated process.

I was wondering if any other 4-wheelers were interested, the 4WDABC group in Vancouver, BC got a bunch of folks together to take classes. Perhaps if enough are interested, we can get a group together to take a course, pass the test, and get licenses as well.

I did some searching on the forums, I haven't seen anything else about this here -- forgive me if this has already been covered though.

LiLBKO · Nov 13, 2007

I had looked into getting my Ham lic years ago but never did, Now having a 2 meter with you even without a lic is a good idea if you are in areas that don't have cell service like a few people I know do on the Con because if you need a life-flight that is the only way to get it and they have been used for that without probs.

Toyotanut · Nov 14, 2007

it's not all that difficult to get your ham license anymore, now that you can get a 2 meter no code license. Had one and let it expire. Kinda wish I didn't though

superglock · Nov 14, 2007

The test is 35 questions, The test pool is something like 550. They dropped the code for most if not all of the tests. I got my license acouple of years ago and like it alot. Mainly use 2 meter because of the repeaters on the east side. Had my son and wife get theres and it is nice during hunting season to talk from camp to home. I really like it for the outdoors, That way if there is a accident or problem you can get out. I dont think I have been in a spot I couldnt get out. I would really like to see more outdoor people with a license, You may not need it but you can come across someone that will.