Hi folks,

'Accidentaly' I got an icom r71a receiver. I never thought about getting
into amateur radio 'hobby', but after little searching on Internet I
believe it's a great chance to at least learn something new and good way
of communication while I'm here in states doing the internship.
I beleive it is 30MHz receiver, therefore I need the general class
license. Is that correct? Can I get one as foreigner?
Also I don't have any anthena yet. What is the easiest way to at least
test the receiver.

Thank you,

Martin