Hi Martin. The R71 is only a receiver and no lic. is required to listen. But
of course if you want to transmit then yes a lic is required


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73 and good DXing
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R-5000, SP-600 JX-6, SX-28
Ant:
100' longwire, Evesdropper Dipole

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