Do you REALLY need that ham license?

[Marcus]

TH you are 100% correct not every set or freq band are the same but having basic training on Ham gear would be a start HMG spent £ks training me how to use comms kit and how to make do and mend when on my own away from support but i'm lacking on the Ham side

Most CB or 446 little bubble pack family radios are the same and not hard to work out so you may be able to switch on and play

The RSGB site gives some great advice and all I would say is training always pays off in the long term but comms are not vital water, food and shelter are our main needs comms is a luxury