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# Ham Operators
(This written US only, may be applicable elsewhere)
Meshtastic can be used by both unlicensed people and licensed operators.
Having a ham radio license grants you addition privilages and restrictions.
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# Additional privilages
* Additional power
* Higher gain antennas
# Restrictions
* Unencrypted
* Identified with your ID
# Let's do it!
Remember, by doing this you are self certifying that you are licensed operate in the mode you have chosen. Failure to comply with your local regulations may result in fines.
To do it ... first, then win!
