So, I'm still a little confused... You can operate a 200mw system in the U.S. legally without the HAM license? If not how old do you have to be to get one if there is an age restriction? I also checked that website from an earlier post and there are no operators at all in my area. I just started reading through all the posts as well and exactly, what is a ham frequency? Sorry if someone already asked this question. Also, I would only be operating under 200mw- do I need to somehow get a license? Thanks in advance!
If you are able to take the Technician test then you are old enough. There is a picture in the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual on page 1-4 of a very happy second grader who has just passed her test.
Since wireless routers operate at 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz and you don't need a license for them you should be OK at low power but License holders have priority reserved in Frequency useage so the License gives you some teeth if problems occur with other people using the frequency unlicensed who might cause interference for you.
The Technician license test is 35 questions, multiple choice and all the exact questions from the test are here to study before the test:
http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/Revised Element 2.Pdf
Test fee is usually $15 and you can look for a test location here:
http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session
Thurmond
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