This is from Just Runs 4WD Club in San Diego:
We encourage members to get their Ham Radio license and install a 2 meter radio in their 4x4s for safety and convenience. Though a CB radio is part of our Required Equipment list, Ham radios are much better in case of emergency. We recommend you have both.
If you are interested in getting your license, there will be an all day class with the license test to be given immediately after the class. Most people find the classes the easiest way to get a license. The participants in the classes classes have about a 90% - 95% pass rate the first try.
There is a class for the Technician (entry level) license in Bonita scheduled for 9/22/12.
San Diego Amateur Radio ClassesIf you'd like to take the class and test, contact J. Goldberg (instructor)
If you have non-technical questions about Ham Radio, email me at mullinsr@cox.net or call me at 619/579-7120
Roger Mullins