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April 5th 05, 07:15 PM

wrote in news:1112720808.942240.213740
@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com:

Thanks for the answers. Now I start to see what should I do,
but still would like to check with you if this is OK.

According to the manual, if I switch to low output power mode (it
has two modes) the maximum output power is 0.5 watt. This should
mean, according to my understanding, that if I use it only in low-
power mode and only on the FRS channels I should be fine.

No. Since the radio is a type-certified GMRS radio, you will require a
license regardless.

So, I plan instead of returning the radios to the shop, to go on
using them with those limitations. I still prefer to have the
high power option, in case of real emergency, that's why I prefer
not to switch to FRS-only radio. Also, I would like to start
listening from time to time on the GMRS channels (no transmitting),
just to see how are the things there and decide if I would like to
get GMRS license or not (I probably would).

Is this OK?

Nope. See above, and see my original followup to your original post, as
well as the links I offered you.
A license is REQUIRED to use that radio, under any and all conditions.

--
John L. Wilkerson Jr.

GMRS Consumer information website:
http://www.geocities.com/johnlwilker....net/gmrs.html