There is a new radio by ICOM called D-Star that suppost to let you do this.
I'm not sure of the FCC rules but ICOM's website is a good place to start. I
understand it cost about $1400.00 and works at 1.2G so it's costly for what
yo are looking for.

Carl


"MRQuickBoard" wrote in message
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That is why i am asking if it can be done if it cannot be done then i wont
do it and stay away from ham radio. don't want to waste my money getting a
license or the time to study if it cannot be done.


"Rob Judd" wrote in message
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You can't. If you were a licensed ham you'd know that.

Rob


MRQuickBoard wrote:

How Do I Use Radio As A Internet Connection, i am wanting to know how
i
can
use a mobile ham radio and hook it up to a laptop to be able to
connect
to
the internet so i can use irc chat dont need fast connection speed.
would
like to be able to chat on IRC while camping/fishing ware no cell
service is
avaiable.