I have my ham license, but more of a scanner listener. I have portable and mobile radios and scanners. Like the P25 gear more. I'm mostly on 2M or 440.
If you are an independent contractor usually means you will get a 1099 at the end of the year instead of a W2. 1099 means they paid you as a contractor and you are responsible for your own taxes and social security when it comes to doing your taxes which might seem like a lot more.
EMT is a...
You need to make sure that the radio is narrowband channel spacing compliant and the A5 Spectra is not. It will only do wideband channel spacing. I'm not sure what NJ's DOH requirements are but there is several radios you can use. The Motorola Astro Spectra W5 is the newer of the Spectra series...
Took me 3 months to get a EMT job. Get all your certs and attach them when you apply for positions. If you get an interview make sure you show up with all your documents as well. For an interview make sure you shave, have a dressy shirt with a tie, and dressy pants and black dressy shoes. I use...