Quote Originally Posted by Fentonite View Post
Question: what happens if someone uses certain frequencies without getting licensed? Do authorities actually try to locate and prosecute such villains?
Amateur radio is mostly self policing.... There is a "sport" called "fox hunt" they will find you and they will.... probably do nothing unless you are being a jerk, but it is still far better to be licensed.

Quote Originally Posted by BladesNBarrels View Post
I would go for my General license, but I don't think I know morse code anymore - haven't used it since 1970.
No code required for tech or general license... but I do think you have to have a current tech to get the general...