I think there is some confusion between FRS Radios and GMRS Radios and some
units cover both.

First read about FRS Radio From The FCC
http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/ind...home&id=family

Then read about GMRS Radios From The FCC
http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/ind...general_mobile

Then read about the dual service radios
http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/ind...general_mobile

Hope this helps
CL


"Joseph Fenn" wrote in message
va.net...
I bought 2 of these tiny little FRS radioes so could keep in touch
with wife when she takes her daily walks. I called the FCC
and asked them if any kind of license is required to use thses.
They said certain chnls do require FCC license which costs $75 for
a 1 year period. Chnls 1 thru 7 need this license also the
higher chnls I believe was 16 to 20 also require FCC license.
The others do not require any license or ID when used.
So I set both hers and mine to chnl 12 (frs free useage chnl).
These free chnls per docs have a range of up to 7 miles. The
FCC licensed chnls with same unit have a range up to 14 miles.
When my wife was trying to reach me from a shopping center about
10 miles away she did find a spot that worked. But next time
we tried I Could'nt hear her well only a sylable or 2.
She says after she tried 4 or 5 times, some one came up and
said this is the "POLICE" do you need help!!! How in the heck
does FCC get into the picture or better yet how does the FCC
even monitor these FRS chnls. I thought they only monitor 911.
Joe


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