Comment by maxbond
8 hours ago
Ham operators are understood to have a role in coordinating disaster communications but it's on a voluntary basis. They're no more or less subject to being drafted than anyone else. Your name and address does end up in a public database, however. (I'm talking about the United States. I have no idea about anywhere else.)
> Name and address end up in a database
You can get your license using a PO box... it's not perfect, but its better than giving everyone your home address.
Does not registering for selective service impact your ability to get a ham licence? I know it impacts some things.
All you'll need to do is show up with a photo ID and take a written exam, but you will likely have trouble getting a photo ID without registering for selective service (if you're a male 18-25). That's how they got me, I refused to register because I believed the draft was unjust, but was pressured into getting a driver's license and had to sign my draft card to get it.
Could you get a driver's license in another country?
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