VHF and Licensing?

[BramageDained]

I should find somewhere to go test. From the example tests I've found I should be able to pass it pretty easy from the electronics/radio training I've had.

 

[FastEddie]

After I passed the tech they asked if I wanted to take the general, I said why not. I got w/in 2 questions of passing without even studying. Seems like it wouldn't be that hard to pass the general.

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I should find somewhere to go test. From the example tests I've found I should be able to pass it pretty easy from the electronics/radio training I've had.

The ARRL site has a database of locations. Its offered pretty often.

 

[johndjmix]

Just took the test. Passed. Got 33 out if 35 questions correct.

Among the people in the room was a 70 year old woman, who passed and a girl that was probably around 15 who got a perfect 35/35.

They also asked if I would like I take the general. I took it and got 17 correct. Could easily pass that with a little studying.

So guys, it's easy.

--John

 

[PlainJane]

I would be careful about taking your radio into Mexico without a licence. I know from yachting thats one of things checked when stopped by the Federal Officers.

 

[johndjmix]

How would they know in Mexico if your radio is licensed? Thousands of race vehicles and pre runners go down for the SCORE races, no one I know (including me) has ever had a problem.

—John

I would be careful about taking your radio into Mexico with a licence. I know from yachting thats one of things checked when stopped by the Federal Officers.

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[PlainJane]

Its never a problem until its a problem.

Its the person that has the licence, not the radio.

 

[johndjmix]

How would they know a person has a license? Why would that be a problem? And finally it’s not a person that gets a license. It’s their company that does.


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[PlainJane]

The same way they know you have a driver's license and insurance.
The VHF operator's license is on the list of items I keep on my boat when traveling into Mexican water.
The Mexican Federal Officers started cracking down on boats about 5 years ago.
You might be perfectly OK in a group or at a SCORE race, but its still illegal.
I was commenting on another reason to get your license.