On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 06:01:20 GMT, "Corwin, Prince of Amber"
wrote:

So what if I invent my call sign, learn the lingo, and start using my
2M radio without jumping through all the hoops to get licensed.

Why bother with a drivers license either?

Does anyone *really* care?

Yes. The people who actually are licensed.

Is 'big brother' really going to bust through my front door with a SWAT team?

No. Chances are you'll get a letter from the FCC with a court date and
fine listed.

Of the 1+ million HAM operators, how
many are actually fined each year for doing what I'm considering?

None. Because if they are ham operators, they are licensed.

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