Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit (1 Viewer)

[Gun Runner 5]

Premise #1 ... Although my dad was a longtime HAM guy, I personally have little knowledge of their use.

My question ... Does anyone know if a Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit encompasses the privilege of using a HAM radio?
Thanks

 

[WB8LBZ]

No, they are totally different in what can be done with them. A Restricted Radio Telephone Operators Permit is for operating a commercial radio station (Commercial Radio Operator License Program). The HAM license is under a different provision from the FCC (Amateur Radio Service).

Larry in El Paso

 

[Gun Runner 5]

No, they are totally different in what can be done with them. A Restricted Radio Telephone Operators Permit is for operating a commercial radio station (Commercial Radio Operator License Program). The HAM license is under a different provision from the FCC (Amateur Radio Service).

Larry in El Paso

I figured it was a long shot.
Thanks for the reply.

 

[Capt. Jim]

In additin to my Ham ticket, I have a Restricted Radio Telephone Operator Permit. It is required of pilots to use the coms in aircraft. (But I think you know that part). Also have an MROP (Marine radio operators permit) needed to operate various radios aboard vessels.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

In additin to my Ham ticket, I have a Restricted Radio Telephone Operator Permit. It is required of pilots to use the coms in aircraft. (But I think you know that part). Also have an MROP (Marine radio operators permit) needed to operate various radios aboard vessels.

I'm now studying for the HAM test.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

The majority of our communications are VHF over land although we are now using satellite datalink over the "waters area" for the bulk of our communications. We still use HF as a backup to the datalink.

 

[Capt. Jim]

The majority of our communications are VHF over land although we are now using satellite datalink over the "waters area" for the bulk of our communications. We still use HF as a backup to the datalink.

I used to chat with a commercial pilot/licensed Ham friend of mine via HF while he was flying to Europe over the Atlantic. We were on the Ham bands with a pre-arranged time/freq schedule. He was limited in freq as the aircraft radio had digit-selected freqs and not a vfo. I don't believe this was allowed by FCC or FAA, at least not at his end.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Assuming I have enough brain cells left at my advanced age and actually pass the test, it would be cool to get my dads old "callsign" if that's doable.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

I used to chat with a commercial pilot/licensed Ham friend of mine via HF while he was flying to Europe over the Atlantic. We were on the Ham bands with a pre-arranged time/freq schedule. He was limited in freq as the aircraft radio had digit-selected freqs and not a vfo. I don't believe this was allowed by FCC or FAA, at least not at his end.

It's amazing in this day and age that we are still using HF. On one hand I'm getting a digital printout from a satellite while on the other hand I'm communicating via a static filled radio that was designed in the Stone Age.

 

[Capt. Jim]

It's amazing in this day and age that we are still using HF. On one hand I'm getting a digital printout from a satellite while on the other hand I'm communicating via a static filled radio that was designed in the Stone Age.

I agree. Further to this point, I was amazed that I had to learn Morse Code to get my Ham license, even though I never used nor inteded to use that mode of communication. My argument against those that were all for learning the code was "The code is like learning how to shoe a horse in order to get a drivers' license." I believe they relaxed or eliminated the code requirement since then. Good luck in getting your Ham ticket.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

I agree. Further to this point, I was amazed that I had to learn Morse Code to get my Ham license, even though I never used nor inteded to use that mode of communication. My argument against those that were all for learning the code was "The code is like learning how to shoe a horse in order to get a drivers' license." I believe they relaxed or eliminated the code requirement since then. Good luck in getting your Ham ticket.

Back in the early 60's, my dad would spend hours in his "man cave" tapping out morse code to guys all over the world. The speed in which he could communicate was nothing short of phenomenal. I once had a working knowledge of morse code but those skills have eroded over the years.

 

[Capt. Jim]

Back in the early 60's, my dad would spend hours in his "man cave" tapping out morse code to guys all over the world. The speed in which he could communicate was nothing short of phenomenal. I once had a working knowledge of morse code but those skills have eroded over the years.

I knew a few of those guys, all older. Although I never wanted to communicate using code, I was insanely jealous of their ability to tap it out and receive it so quickly and accurately. I was told code was akin to music, and should be learned that way. That was my problem...not a musical bone in my body.

 

[BILT4ME]

Assuming I have enough brain cells left at my advanced age and actually pass the test, it would be cool to get my dads old "callsign" if that's doable.

I'm curious if you are/were able to achieve this.

I am interested in getting my late Uncle's callsign.

Otherwise I want KI8MUD

 

[Joel Kasper]

Call signs are held for 2 years after expiration in the case a relative would like it. After that it is up for grabs.

You can check if it is available at AE7Q's Amateur Radio Database Query Tools

Don't take KI8MUD Leave that one for Woody.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

I'm curious if you are/were able to achieve this.

I am interested in getting my late Uncle's callsign.

Otherwise I want KI8MUD

My dad's callsign (K4CMQ) had been reassigned and was no longer available. I'm attempting to get one that is his original call sign
plus one digit.

 

[Joel Kasper]

My dad's callsign (K4CMQ) had been reassigned and was no longer available. I'm attempting to get one that is his original call sign
plus one digit.

Good luck! If that does not work ether just give it some thought and I am sure you will find one you like. You can see I fond one that fits pretty well