Simple question. Will a 5 watt radio work out of the box? I am planning on getting the FCC license, but was just curious if it would work before I actually got it.
Thanks
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Your question leaves allot more question than possible to answer!
Will work for ???
What type of FCC license?? Their are many, some services which do no require formal licensing.
To use to talk …
… around the neighbourhood
… around town
… through a repeater
… for chit chat, community service, emergency service.
Gives us something more to work with here, and maybe we can answer your question with more clarity.
73, Louis
The number of business, outfitters and guide services that operate without commercial FCC licenses in western Wyoming is staggering.
Yes, they will work, but is it right? No.
They will operate fine. Under no circumstances, may you actually use them until you are licensed!!!
Not entirely correct…
You do not need a license to Carry/Listen to a VHF Radio(I’m assuming that is what you have, transmitting at 5 Watts) And you absolutly do not need to have a license to transmit an ‘Emergency Call’. Many climbers, backpackers and adventureseekers carry VHF radio’s for Emergency use(without licensing)… This has been debated many of times, in many of forum’s, and the underlying truth is that you do not need a license to transmit a distress signal…now if you just wanted to use to to talk to your buddies down the street…I would highly suggest you don’t…
a link to a similar case in Oregon…
yes it will work