Might be a local thing, but in the US I feel like all the similar radio stations go on commercial break all at the same time. Is this just an iheartradio monopoly thing or is it some odd coincidence due to standard ad deals?

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[–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

Can I buy a radio and use it to receive without a license?

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    Yeah, listening is totally allowed, just don't transmit without a license. Depending on the radio there's often a way to lock out the PTT button so you don't accidentally key up.

    Programming the radio can sometimes be a bit of a pain in the ass, CHIRP is a free program that's often recommended for baofengs, you'll also need to figure out what repeaters are in your area so you know what frequencies to listen to

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    Some baofangs even are sold with the ability to transmit locked out for ham frequencies now. They can still transmit in the frequencies that normal walkie talkies operate on though. I think they started using btech as the brand for the ham radio ones are now.

    Was annoyed when I accidentally bought a few of those. But they're only like $17.

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