NewSDScanner
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I'm still new to ham and while I still don't actually have a radio and license yet, I'm trying to discover what I'll be able to do when I get them. I actually do technically own a Wouxun KG-UVD1P but it's in the mail still, I don't have it yet. Also, I was SUPPOSED to take my license test yesterday but the test administrator pulled a no-show. I'll have to take my test in about a week from now instead.
I live in San Diego County and I'm just wondering some different things I'll be able to do with my new radio & license. Is there anything practical/useful I can use my radio for?
Also, can ham frequencies be used to chat to a friend like a CB? In other words, say both my friend and I have Technician licenses and we both have handhelds. Can we both jump on a frequency and talk back and forth while we're in a theme park like a nextel or something as long as we properly identify ourselves each time and follow the rest of the rules?
I live in San Diego County and I'm just wondering some different things I'll be able to do with my new radio & license. Is there anything practical/useful I can use my radio for?
Also, can ham frequencies be used to chat to a friend like a CB? In other words, say both my friend and I have Technician licenses and we both have handhelds. Can we both jump on a frequency and talk back and forth while we're in a theme park like a nextel or something as long as we properly identify ourselves each time and follow the rest of the rules?