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Did DOGE make me a HAM? - srjdsmith - 04-01-2025
Is that what happened? DOGE cancelled licensing for all amateur radios? Does that count include HAM? I only paid a few bucks for my GMRS license anyway. Does that mean you need a license, but it doesn’t cost anything? Do I still have to take the test? Or just ask for the license and they send it (like a CB license back in the day)? Will there be any free Obama radios, or was that just cell phones?
Wait. If I’m a HAM, can I use my UV-5R’s like a walkie talkie?
RE: Did DOGE make me a HAM? - tommag - 04-01-2025
(04-01-2025, 09:36 PM)srjdsmith Wrote: Is that what happened? DOGE cancelled licensing for all amateur radios? Does that count include HAM? I only paid a few bucks for my GMRS license anyway. Does that mean you need a license, but it doesn’t cost anything? Do I still have to take the test? Or just ask for the license and they send it (like a CB license back in the day)? Will there be any free Obama radios, or was that just cell phones?I haven't seen anything about this. Does it have anything to do with April fools day?
Wait. If I’m a HAM, can I use my UV-5R’s like a walkie talkie?
RE: Did DOGE make me a HAM? - olfart - 04-01-2025
I didn't see anything about ham radio licensing changes on the FCC site, so I'm taking a wait and see attitude on it.
RE: Did DOGE make me a HAM? - Rampy - 04-02-2025
Lots of chatter about this in different Facebook groups, it’s happening or it’s not happening
Nothing but chatter from what I can tell