On 07/07/10 10:10 pm, Stormin Mormon wrote:

The ones in stores, there are 14 FRS channels. And 22 channels in the
GMRS band, which contains the first 14 which are FRS. So, that's 8
exclusive to GMRS.

You're right, most people have no clue that the GMRS channels need a
license from FCC. License from FCC. Does it cost money? What's your
first guess? Yes, or no?

Yes, it costs, but not a whole lot.

From the Best Buy Web site:

'How much does a GMRS license cost?
"The FCC grants 5-year renewable licenses for GMRS Systems. The current
fee for a new GMRS license is $75."* Note: The amount stated above is
the GMRS license fee at the time of the writing of this article.
However, we recommend that you check with the FCC at:
http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/per...generalmobile/ to verify
current fees.

You can obtain your GMRS license or additional information from the FCC:
To purchase your GMRS operator’s license or to obtain more information,
you can access the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) online at
FCC.gov or by phone at 1-888-CALL-FCC or 1-877-480-3201. Or you may
e-mail the FCC for licensing help at:

Your family members may share in the use of your GMRS license:
"The General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) is a land-mobile radio service
available for short-distance two-way communications to facilitate the
activities of an adult individual and his or her immediate family
members, including a spouse, children, parents, grandparents, aunts,
uncles, nephews, nieces, and in-laws (47 CFR 95.179). Normally, as a
GMRS system licensee, you and your family members would communicate
among yourselves over the general area of your residence or during
recreational group outings, such as camping or hiking."*'

Perce