Do you REALLY need that ham license?

[Skean Dhude]

I understad what you are saying but I don't agree with your conclusions.

The way I see it;

1) After TSHTF I doubt any hams will be wanting to verify my license. They will know that i am new and that we are looking to communicate for both our benefits. To find out information and/or make arrangements.

2) There may be a learning curve. There is with most things but I'll pick it up. How difficult can it be? I just want to talk and there are manuals to learn from.

3) I just don't have the time to spend hours playing with something I may never need. I have several other things I can't squeeze time for, such as aquaponics, and they are more important than hams to me.