Joe says again. I did call the FCC before useing them. She
specifically stated the chnls 1-7 required the $75 dollar license!!!!
The free Chnl I was useing was chnl 12. The ranges you quoted
are not same as the specs. Free chnls range 7 miles. FCC licensed
chnls are double that 14 miles. I was able to get thru to the wife
on chnl 12 which is a free chnl although spotty. She had to roam
around on 3rd deck of the shopping center till found a spot and
we proceeded loud and clear long as she remained there. I live
on a Hill and can see the entire coast of leeward Oahu from
Diamond Head to Barbers Pt. Thats why I was able to get thru with
7 watts (as quoted in the specs). The radio itself does'nt say
anyting about GMRS but does mention chnls 1-7 require FCC license.
How the Police 911 crew managed to hear the wife I dont know.
They came on and said this the Police (she got scared and ceased
any further transmissions). Thats was on chnl 12 as I said
a no licnse required chnl.
Joe
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On Sun, 10 Dec 2006, Caveat Lector wrote:
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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* Ham since 1937 HiSchool Sophomore ex W9ZUU, KP4EX, W4FAG, KH6ARG KH6JF *
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