Originally Posted by
shemy
If you have a amateur radio license can you use these radios?
Hi Shemy,
No unfortunatley you can't use it for transmitting, your amateur radio licence (whether it's novice, Class B or Class A) will not allow you to transmit on the airband. Don't be tempted to buy one because you might accidentally press the PTT button!
Some amateur radio transceivers (2m or dual band 2m/70cm) do however have "extended receive" that can go onto the aviation receivers (with AM reception - check before ou buy!).
The Radiotelephony Licence (for aviation) is a theory exam (very straighforward) and an aural practical test (can be tricky!). The RT licence lasts for life.
T.