<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
Dick -- Looks like you're an overachiever!
I'm new to radios (studying for the tech class license now) so this may be flawed logic on my part . . .
Why two radios for ham and GMRS? Would a dual band radio do the trick and cut down on hardware?
Looks like you'll have one of the better equipped H2s around. Congrats! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
It is not legal to transmit on the GMRS, Hummer VHF or CB frequencies with a HAM radio unless you are a MARS (Military Affiliated Radio Service) radio operator. There is a modification for the IC-706 that will do this by removing a diode. As a x-cop of 34 years and a ham for even longer I am very reluctant to go that route. The GMRS and VHF licenses are not that hard to get or that expensive. The Ham Tech license test takes about two weeks of study to pass. The General takes two to four weeks to pass and each costs $14.
If you need help on study material or gear feel free to e-mail me
dick@aaruto.com