12-16-2006, 12:22 AM
I was looking in the paper work that came with my radio. It had this website listed [url "http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=service_home&id=family"][#800080]http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=service_home&id=family[/#800080][/url] for you who want to know the truth about the radios.
On all radios channel 1 – 7 are labeled FRS & GMRS and have up to 5 watts, Channels 8 – 14 are labeled FRS and have half watt Channels 15-22 are GMRS and have up to 5 watts.
FRS is Family Radio Service and GMRS is General Mobile Radio Service
FRS stations are set aside for family and friends use in hiking and camping.
I also called the number listed in the paper work to the FCC. I asked why channel 1 – 7 are labeled for both. He stated that the FCC is looking at deregulating the frequencies used by Channel 1 – 7. It is unlikely that anyone will get in trouble using the first 14 channels. However channel 15 – 22 will still require a license.
BTW a 5 year license is $160.00.
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On all radios channel 1 – 7 are labeled FRS & GMRS and have up to 5 watts, Channels 8 – 14 are labeled FRS and have half watt Channels 15-22 are GMRS and have up to 5 watts.
FRS is Family Radio Service and GMRS is General Mobile Radio Service
FRS stations are set aside for family and friends use in hiking and camping.
I also called the number listed in the paper work to the FCC. I asked why channel 1 – 7 are labeled for both. He stated that the FCC is looking at deregulating the frequencies used by Channel 1 – 7. It is unlikely that anyone will get in trouble using the first 14 channels. However channel 15 – 22 will still require a license.
BTW a 5 year license is $160.00.
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