spaz, we're not talking about CB radio. Amateur radio requires a license. CB idiots are all over the place yelling and screaming from their trucks.
Amateur ham radio operators were very helpful during the current fires when power went down for thousands of individuals. It is a great hobby. Just because there are a few crazy people who rant & rave doesn't mean all the hams are crazy. I am aware of many times when lives were saved because a ham contacted emergency services to rescue people.
Sure, cell phones do the same thing. But too many times, cell phones go dead, circuits are busy, or you are in a bldg or area where you have no reception. Ham radios are a great backup, and are a lot of fun.
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