[Pollard]

Thanks, I’me looking at a C Crane unit for listening purposes.

https://ccrane.com/cc-skywave-ssb-am-fm-shortwave-weather-vhf-aviation-and-ssb-bands-portable-travel-radio/

What kind of license would be required to transmit?

[CanvasDefender]

"What kind of license would be required to transmit?"

For long distance on HF get a General License. A tech license will get you on your repeater nets.

Get in contact with your local ham radio club.

ARRL Affiliated Clubs