can you use a comircial radio on the ham freqencys?

Answer 1

Yes, but you need to have a Ham license to use it.

In the US, go to www.arrl.org and look into the Technicians license. Everyone that uses the radio must also be licensed. The license is simply passing a 50 question test. Even children can pass the test, and I know of 8 year olds that are licensed.

Hams put up repeaters to increase coverage, and most of them allow anyone to use them. Repeaters can extend the range of radio communications from just a few miles to 40 - 50 miles. I commonly talk to another individual 60 miles away, while in the car.

Do not try to use the ham frequencies without getting your license. Hams are very protective of their spectrum, and have lots of time, equipment and experience to track down non-licensed people.

Answer 2

Type acceptance is not required for Amatenr radio use. The only certification amateur radios need (if commercially manufacturered, not homebrewed) is a part 15 certification on the receiver. This verifies the receive stage does not generate unwanted RF emissions.

As such, many hams have successfully used radios designed for use on the business radio services, and other services.

You just need to know how to reprogram them or otherwise get them to operate on whatever frequencies your license class allows you to operate on.

Answer 3

It can be done if you have the knowledge and resources, but commercial radios aren't type accepted by the FCC for ham frequency operation. You could get into trouble.

Answer 4

if you mean a cb radio then the answer would have to be no. there is too big of a frequency difference for that type of use.

Answer 5

no