The code tests went away last March so it is fairly easy to get a General
now.
With all the alternatives available these days the main reasons to get a
license is the camaraderie of the several nets working on the amateur bands
and the use of Airmail.
--
Glenn Ashmore
I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at:
http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division:
http://www.spade-anchor-us.com
"Geoff Schultz" wrote
Just remember that you need at least a general license (which requires
code)to utilize AirMail.