heh, the FCC HAS shut down shops that sell these illegal radios. Not only has specific details as to the who are where been posted on the ARRL web...
I use an FT-840 HF rig in my pick-up. I wouldn't be caught dead with a channelized radio. Also, I would never use an echo or roger beep. In ham...
The FCC DOES care. They just don't have the capability to cite everyone breaking the law. They pay more attention to bigger fish. In the FCC...
Actually, you are correct. If you are going to test for Amateur Radio, the Technician test is the first you will take. The CW is no longer...
Gee, I hope you don't intend to use an HF radio on CB frequencies. Also, "extra channels" on a CB are illegal.