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A newbie asking - OK to program an NX-220 for HAM use?

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My first post. Radios and s/w will be received in about a week. I'm literally brand new to LMR and will be getting a license for use with itinerant frequencies as work takes us to different parts of the state from time to time. And I decided to learn how to program them myself because I'm a nerd ;)

In the meantime, on Thursday I decided to look into getting a ham license. I passed the Technician exam yesterday but am resisting also buying an HT. Can the NX-220k3 be programmed for use in the 2M band?

I realize that an HT with ham features will make a better "ham radio" but my current interest in being able to communicate on the 2M band is to be able to access a ham repeater just in case I need to if there's an emergency. Not likely but having that capability would be nice. Normal use of the Kenwoods would be as 'walkie talkies' between two or more workers in the wilderness where cell service is not available.

Cheers,
John
 
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" Can the NX-220k3 be programmed for use in the 2M band? " Yes and it will make a very good Ham radio.
 
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