Ham radio receiver?

Question

can one use a ham radio receiver with out a ham licen?

Answer 1

Yes.  But you don't need a "ham radio reciever" to listen.  There are plenty of less expensive "short wave" radios that will let you listen to ham radio communications.  The Grundig/Eton G5 is one.  Its best if you select one that has and single side band (SSB) feature as does the G5.  That will let you listen to voice and morse code communications as well as packet and teletype.  Another term to look for in this regard is BFO or Beat Frequency Oscillator.  Using those features of shortwave radios takes practice, but once you learn how, thats all you need.  Radios that provide Lower Side Band (LSB) and Upper Side Band (USB) modes will be easier to use...

Answer 2

Yes, no license is required for listening.

Answer 3

You can use the receiver part to listen, but not the transmitter (talk) part.

Answer 4

You can receive without a license but not transmit.

if you transmit the fcc will find you and put a nice fine on your house

Answer 5

You can receive without a license but not transmit.

You need a license to transmit only.