Ham license????

[Bostonewbie]

What ham license would I need to operate a long range FPV system legally in the US ?

Thank you for reading

[Mattinfla]

Originally Posted by Bostonewbie

What ham license would I need to operate a long range FPV system legally in the US ?

Thank you for reading

A Technician class license would cover anything you need for FPV.

[Bostonewbie]

Thank you for the reply, I just found this site.

http://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/?...FZI9gQodpOUPtw

[Fauropitotto]

Also this: http://www.arrl.org/chpt-1-introduction

[JCLs]

I found several free apps for doing this. I thought the AARL book and disc were not worth the money, BUT I have EE degree so that part was easy.

[bluecrackers]

Is there anywhere to read up on the rules for this? I talked to a friend and he said something like over 5 watts would require a licence? These are rated in milliwatts, like 600mw?

[Danq0]

Originally Posted by bluecrackers

Is there anywhere to read up on the rules for this? I talked to a friend and he said something like over 5 watts would require a licence? These are rated in milliwatts, like 600mw?

If that is the case, using a 600mw vtx will not require a hamm license. 1000mw is equal to 1 watt.

[Mattinfla]

Originally Posted by bluecrackers

Is there anywhere to read up on the rules for this? I talked to a friend and he said something like over 5 watts would require a licence? These are rated in milliwatts, like 600mw?

IIRC, the power limit without a license is 25mw.

[JCLs]

Originally Posted by Mattinfla

IIRC, the power limit without a license is 25mw.

Not for all frequencies being used!