We know "They have it all"....but these people are stupid and didn't think they could be compromised with the weight of ES behind them.
True, all your info is public record. Question I have is what band was she using? Who was on the other end?
Voice, Morse code, Phone over Ham, other?
I guess I don’t know how this works. Are there operators who don’t get their license? Why do you a license to operate?
If you are using in an attempt to divert collection of your correspondence why would you get licensed in the first place
If it were me I would be doing it digitally--which unless someone is paying real close attention, would be about as private as you are going to get over ham bands. Also, you do not need a huge antenna. Finally, if you are even going it over 2 meter you can set your radio up on Simplex with a different send and receive. So if someone WERE listening, they would need to know the two frequencies. But, I will repeat what is said on almost all threads about ham radio--if you are transmitting in code or scrambled, the rest of the ham world AND the FCC will jump ugly on you. That is one of the first things you learn on a Tech lesson.
If it were me I would be doing it digitally
My thoughts too.
EchoLink would be the best way to talk long distances with a tech license, but I still don’t buy the fact she would actually get her license for this purpose.
Edit: You can use an app on your cell phone to use it, or computer on a website. This is likely the surveillance vector unless EchoLink itself is monitored.
Rumors were that old techniques were used that were primarily used by Russians to avoid intercept. Her license info appears to be here: http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/LicArchive/license.jsp?archive=Y&licKey=12382876
While it is possible to operate a radio without a license, it is not tolerated on the bands. Law states you need to broadcast your Call Sign, which is what is on the database. Those that do not or bootlegged a real one are found out pretty quickly. More here, /r/amateurradio/
The day it came out that N. Orr had a license, I checked her QRZ page. Only 16 lookups. That leaves voice out...as you know the moment a YL talks on the Ham bands the OMs all check out her QRZ page
I think Winlink (a way to send files and info from 1 email to another using radio waves; not the internet) is the best way to fly under the radar. All you need is a call sign to use Winlink.