Well, I guess I could have done a little searching first: it seems that
homebrew digital is not permitted in either service, any digital formats
must be type-accepted. Does anyone know if there is any business service
that allows non-standard digital transmissions?

"dave d" wrote in message
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This might be off topic for the group, but does anyone here know if
amateur-style packet can legally be used on FRS and/or GMRS? I am looking
to build a low-cost data system for family use (I never could get my kid
licensed) and possibly for a small business. Also, is encryption legal in
these bands? I know that encryption is not legal in the amateur bands,
but
I also know that at least rudimentary encryption is used on some business
radios.

Any help or pointers appreciated.

Dave

"dave d" wrote in message ...
Well, I guess I could have done a little searching first: it seems that
homebrew digital is not permitted in either service, any digital formats
must be type-accepted. Does anyone know if there is any business service
that allows non-standard digital transmissions?

The no-license MURS service allows 2W transmitter power, gain
antennas, and voice/data.

Some work has been done on generating a new protocol standard,
optimized for today's applications over medium speed (1200-19.2Kbps)
RF links:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/murslink

- Stewart
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MURS-OPEN

"dave d" wrote in message ...
Well, I guess I could have done a little searching first: it seems that
homebrew digital is not permitted in either service, any digital formats
must be type-accepted. Does anyone know if there is any business service
that allows non-standard digital transmissions?

The no-license MURS service allows 2W transmitter power, gain
antennas, and voice/data.

Some work has been done on generating a new protocol standard,
optimized for today's applications over medium speed (1200-19.2Kbps)
RF links:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/murslink

- Stewart
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MURS-OPEN