On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 08:12:37 -0800, Dolemite wrote:

Thanks alot for everyone's responses. I just had the handsets delivered
yesterday. Am I missing something here? Why would someone complain about
me using a hand held radio on occassion for brief periods of time? Its
not like I'm broadcasting a pirate radio station or purposly messing with
other communications. Are there accounts of the FCC going after private
users for consumer products? My intension is to use the radios while out
camping or playing paintball, maybe if I get lost in the mall so my
girlfriend can guide me through it.

I was on the FCC website already (was going to swallow the $80) and
realized all I had to do was send a check for the license. There's not
testing or training involved. Again, it doesn't make sense for paying for
an $80 license for a $20 product. Will having the license teach me
anything new about how to use the product? It seems more like an added
tax on a purchased product than ensuring users know how to properly use
the product.

Again, thank you for everyone's responses.

Tom Randy wrote in message
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On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 10:06:13 -0800, Dolemite wrote:

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?


A $7 to $10,000 fine. Just get the license.


Look into FRS radio then. No license required.