"Dolemite" wrote in message
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I just bought two Uniden GMRS 2-way radios for $20. I plan to use
them while shopping in the mall and while out playing paintball. Do I
really need to get an $80 5-year license from the FCC? What does the
license protect against? Its not like I'm given my own frequency.

Thanks for your help

Allowing you to buy a radio that requires a license, but not requiring you
to have or buy the license before purchase makes as much sense as selling
high powered amplifiers to CBers without requiring them to show evidence
that the buyer is licensed for its use, or at least willing to sign a
statement that they understand they must have a license before using the
amplifier on the air. (The statement should have the buyer's address as
well, and list the penalties for illegal use.) It's almost like the
government doesn't care, isn't it? And such laws come from the same group
that raids the funds put away for social security and generates deficit
budgets. Does the FCC care about the license? Probably only if they get a
complaint about how you are using it. Anyone know what the fine might be??

ak