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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dick Renaud:
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. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ah ha, I thought the brainstorm seemed too obvious.

Agreed. We do like to keep things above board!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">If you need help on study material or gear feel free to e-mail me dick@aaruto.com </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thank you kindly. I expect to start taking practice exams on the ARRL (already joined) web site this week. I'm using the book, You're Talking Now, as a study guide.

Everyone in the ham community I've met has been very helpful. Between the study guide, the web site and already-licensed folks here in Vegas (and now, Michigan), I'm confident the licensing will go smoothly.

Added bonus: A friend reps for Icom. He's a longtime ham and is going to sell me a radio and antenna of my choice at dealer cost.

Appreciate your comments on emergencies. That is one of my primary motivators for getting licensed. Unfortunately, I thinks it's inevitable that many of us will need or want backup comm some day for an extended period.