The spec of my radio says: 1. "Output Power 500mW Conducted" 2. Antenna is
non-detachable.

These conflicts with the FCC text:

GMRS radios generally transmit at higher power levels
(1 to 5 watts is typical) and may have detachable antennas.

Also how can you interpret the verb "operate" in the FCC text? Doesn't the
using of this word mean I can own but not operate?

If you operate a radio under the rules that apply to GMRS


You tried to divide the fee evenly. Actually I only use the radio several
times a year. The per-use cost is high, as least for me.


Thomas


"Phil Kane" wrote in message
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On Wed, 25 Jun 2003 14:34:10 -0400, thomas wrote:

I read the official FCC text carefully. But I'm now even more confused:

"If you operate a radio that has been approved exclusively under the
rules
that apply to FRS, you are not required to have a license. FRS radios
have a
maximum power of ? watt (500 milliwatt) effective radiated power and
integral (non-detachable) antennas. If you operate a radio under the
rules
that apply to GMRS, you must have a GMRS license. GMRS radios generally
transmit at higher power levels (1 to 5 watts is typical) and may have
detachable antennas."

If my radio has been approved under both FRS and GMRS, the text above
**seems** to suggest that I may need a license. Can you or someone
clarifies for me?

If it operates exclusively on the 14 FRS channels and is type certified
as an FRS-only radio you do not need a license.

If it operates on more than the 14 FRS channels (which are shared
with the GMRS) it is not a FRS radio and you do need a GMRS license
even if you operate it only on the FRS channels.

It's that simple.

&75 for a five year license = $15 per year, $1.25 per month, less
than one large soft drink at the fast food place per month.

Small Change.

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