Amateurs can use any type radio they want to use on amateur frequencies,
Ham radios don't need to be type accepted, I've converted many CB's to
use on 10 meters and that's legal. I also understand that anybody can
own any type of radio as long as they listen and don't transmit, lots of
amateur equipment is sold everyday to people that only want to listen to
short-wave. I guess some get put on the cb band, but oh well, life goes
on. I don't see anything in the law that says I can't own GMRS radios
without a license, only I need a license to transmit on GMrs frequencies.

Dr.Ace - WH2T wrote:

People use radios including amateur radios for purposes other than they were
type accepted everyday . Some police use amateur radios that tranmit on
police frequencies, they cost less than Motorola equipment. Some amateurs
use police radios that have been modified to work on amateur frequencies
etc. etc.
Nuff Said
Ace - WH2T


"John L. Wilkerson Jr." wrote in message
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"Dr.Ace - WH2T" wrote in
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Hi Gonzo ,
That is what I would do. I have read the related laws. I know some
people
will say you will be breaking the law because of FCC type acceptance.

That is absolutely correct. He should NOT under any circumstances use the
radio, until he licenses. You wouldn't like it if someone used an amateur
radio without a license, now would you? Us Licensed GMRS operators feel
the same way.

KC8GXW wrote:

I don't see anything in the law that says I can't own GMRS radios
without a license, only I need a license to transmit on GMrs frequencies.

Yep you sure can, I have two units that cover both FRS (license free)
and GMRS frequencies. I can use the FRS frequencies without a license
but not the GMRS, but I sure can listen to GMRS freqs all I want.