I would be surprised if Phil were to make an error on this kind of thing.

So, if I now have it right, a GMRS licencee can use all the FRS channels
(aka GMRS interstitial channels) plus the additional GMRS channels between
each pair of FRS channels, can use mobiles with more power than the GMRS
handhelds, and can use GMRS repeaters if they belong to them as paid up
members. IOW, they can do much more than a GMRS handheld provides.

The stores, however, market GMRS handelds as FRS handhelds with more range,
with the minor detail about needing a licence in the smallest possible
print.

That's exactly how they got me to buy these damn handsets. It allows
2 mile range on FRS channels and 6 miles range on GMRS.

I guess I'm most confused about how the FCC intends on policing these
airwaves. Do they record everychannel and maintain a massive
database? Or must I be caught using it with the handset designated on
the GMRS network.

Honestly, I the gov't were to supply me with a manuel, or some form of
education on getting more (proper) use out of the handset, I would not
complain about getting the license.

Again, I really want to thank everyone for their responses. Much
appreciated.

--alexis