On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 13:32:59 -0600, JJ
wrote:

Also, even if I *really do* need a license to transmit, I don't need a
license to turn the radio on and listen, do I?

You do not need a license to just listen.

This is not exactly true. The FCC is currently considering a
requirement for a "listener" license. The ruling is related to the
new Patriot Act and says:

Article 10:2:3a The requirement of said radio operator to be
licensed in hereto state of operation for receiving Ham bands.

See also this link: www.us.gov/radioreq/lic/listener

Regards