"Percival P. Cassidy" wrote in message
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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

I saw my license application in my box of new radios. Yeah, right. I'm
going to spend $75, or about as much as I pay for the radios, on a license
to use walkie talkies to run around the woods riding ATVs and playing
paintball?

I don't think so, Tim.

I have yet to see any triangulation trucks or officials in the woods
enforcing the laws. But I guess you don't always see or hear those stealth
government vehicles, particularly the helicopters.

Steve

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