... Tom McElroy wrote:

Does anyone have a " Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit" ? The FCC lets you buy one for $70, no exam. Might be worth having a VHF airband HT and a " Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit" in a SAR application.

Thoughts from the group?

73

Tom McElroy

W4SDR

I got one back in my Navy flying days ... I have no idea
if it's still good or has died a natural death ... when I got
mine, there was no cost ...

Wey ...