On Sun, 12 Jun 2005 12:08:03 GMT, Gary S. Idontwantspam@net wrote:

On Sun, 12 Jun 2005 02:12:30 -0500, Ben Jackson wrote:

On 2005-06-12, Dick wrote:

Many people aren't aware that it is legal to use a GMRS radio (for
transmit) on ham frequencies, but it is not legal to use a ham radio
on GMRS/FRS frequencies.

But if you modded the radio to cover 70cm, wouldn't you then be unable
to use it for the licenced FRS bands?

That would be my understanding.

The certification of the equipment would lapse if it is modified
physically, and it could no longer be used on any service other than
amateur bands.

Programming amateur frequencies into a commercial radio would be fine,
if properly licensed for all of the frequencies.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)

Right. Normally, modification is not necessary. You just program in
the new frequencies. A point of clarification. The FRS is not a
licensed service. It does, however, require certified equipment.

Dick