Another question for gadfly

[miakica]

OK, I admit....I have a 10 meter radio in my truck...

Now, I decided to go get it. I sent my application for a HAM radio operator. Figured, for that money, I may as well go legal. My test for a HAM radio operator is on Feb. 25, 2009.

Now, since I am Canadian , and I am taking a test in Canada, is my license(when I get it) going to be good for operating a 10 meter radio in USA?

From what I understand, I will get a call number and I will be OK in Canada, but what about USA?

Thanks in advance

[Gadfly]

With the technician license you will have a small segment of Single Sideband voice on 10 Meters and the digital portions of that same band, AND portions in other bands thru out the band plan The catch is, you will need to learn Morse Code to USE those other segments outside that SSB portion of 10 Meters. Look at Canada's laws for the use of the amateur bands as you are subject to their laws, not the USA. If you come INTO the US, then you will need to follow US law while in-country.

Just as an aside, the "10 Meter" radio should NOT be used for CB as well as, I think, their rules are about the same as ours in the US. They aren't certified for use on CB. If that is different for Canada perhaps someone can correct this impression

Gud luck with the test!!!


Gadfly

[miakica]

Originally Posted by Gadfly

With the technician license you will have a small segment of Single Sideband voice on 10 Meters and the digital portions of that same band, AND portions in other bands thru out the band plan The catch is, you will need to learn Morse Code to USE those other segments outside that SSB portion of 10 Meters. Look at Canada's laws for the use of the amateur bands as you are subject to their laws, not the USA. If you come INTO the US, then you will need to follow US law while in-country.

Just as an aside, the "10 Meter" radio should NOT be used for CB as well as, I think, their rules are about the same as ours in the US. They aren't certified for use on CB. If that is different for Canada perhaps someone can correct this impression

Gud luck with the test!!!


Gadfly

OK, thanks for the reply.

Just to clarify, can I operate 10 meter radio, while in US with my Canadian license

[Dave27107]

Yes, once you have your license, you can operate it here in the States. However, I think you will only be authorized on whatever frequencies your license class from Canada allows.

[miakica]

OK, thanks