GMRS License??

[NDAna]

Anyone actually have a license from the FCC for the GMRS radios?

No I'm not a federale but when the FCC said to pay them $85 for a lic I said FU and took the radios back. Would just be my luck to get busted and made an example of. No doubt I'm conspiring with terrorist on my unlicened radio (never mind- a rant on a different issue).

Anyone?

[tnlawndart]

I got one. Filled out the form, payed the $ and got a license in the mail. IIRC, the ticket is good for 5 years. Painless and keeps me from worrying about hitting the wrong button.

[tnlawndart]

I got one. Filled out the form, payed the $ and got a license in the mail. IIRC, the ticket is good for 5 years. Painless and keeps me from worrying about hitting the wrong button.

[Opus9]

I originally purchased my gmrs radios 5 years ago. at that time the license was only $75. I just renewed it last week at the now $85 price tag. I wonder how much it will cost in another 5 years? Still, $17 a year isn't going to bankrupt me, and is better than the fines I would be facing otherwise.

[garysauctions]

Anyone actually have a license from the FCC for the GMRS radios?

No I'm not a federale but when the FCC said to pay them $85 for a lic I said FU and took the radios back. Would just be my luck to get busted and made an example of. No doubt I'm conspiring with terrorist on my unlicened radio (never mind- a rant on a different issue).

Anyone?

I have four licenses from the FCC ... I do believe one is GMRS .... but since I do a lot of riding alone I know that GMRS isn't the way to go.

I use Amateur Radio gear because it gives me access to repeaters giving me huge geographical coverage.

Better than GMRS .... and not much of a hassle ....

Get an FCC Amateur Radio license ... testing requirement is minimal ... some rules and light tech. But the advantages are great.

Use of repeaters gives you ungodly coverage, or you could just go 'simplex' and run more power.

There is a new Ham Transceiver out that has bluetooth capabilities once the modules are released ( it's THAN NEW ). It's said to be waterproof and designed for the motorsports people. Ad picture shows the control head mounted on handle bars being rained on.

It covers the 2 meter and 70 cm ham bands as well as AM and FM broadcast bands.

OOPS ... this sounds like an AD ...... well I am licensed and saw the ad for the radio, and one will be on my VTX.

Finally a ham manufacturer putting bluetooth on a mobile rig made for rough use and making a bluetooth helmet speaker/mic.

Ham Radio license is good for 10 years - renewal is FREE

[garysauctions]

I just found out this radio ( Ham Radio ) has two useful features ....

External Audio Input - ( iPod - GPS )

Automatic Volume Control - ( as outside sound increases - it increases volume to the speaker )

Manufacturer - Yaesu

Model - FTM-10R

I should be getting mine next week.

http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/ ... /0813.html (http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/fm_txvrs/0813.html)

[PAVTXER]

Interesting.... I recall having a license and call letters for my CB radio many years ago (30+) but never renewed or anything. I also purchased some FRS radios quite a few years back and did not know there was a licensing requirement. Do you really think all those little kids have licenses?? I guess I should do some research on this ..... :oops: I recently heard they did away with the code requirement for the HAM license...... which is a good thing I guess.

Edit.... well I see there is no license requirement for FRS but there is for GMRS

The differences between FRS and GMRS radios:

FRS:
FRS or Family Radios Service radios are compact, handheld, wireless 2-way radios that provide very good clarity over a relatively short range. FRS radios operate on any of 14 dedicated channels (1-14) designated by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) expressly for FRS radio usage. In order to comply with FCC standards, FRS radios have a maximum allowable power of 0.5 milliwatts (or 1/2 watt). FRS radio tranceivers and their antennas may not be modified to extend their range.

FRS radio distinctions:
1) Unlike with CB (citizens band) radios and most other 2-way radios, there is no license required to use an FRS radio.
2) There are no fees for usage, airtime or per-call charges. (Aside from the cost of batteries, they are virtually free to use.)

GMRS:
GMRS or General Mobile Radio Service radios operate on any of up to 8 dedicated channels (15-22) designated by the FCC. GMRS radios typically have power ratings of 1.0 to 5.0 watts and have a maximum allowable power of 50 watts.

GMRS radios are very similar to FRS radios, except for a few important distinctions:
1) GMRS radio use requires you to purchase an FCC operator’s license.
2) GMRS radios generally achieve greater ranges than FRS radios.
3) While FRS radios may not legally be altered, GMRS radios may legally be outfitted or retrofitted with optional antennas, car antennas or home antennas to extend their range. For more information, please visit the FCC online at FCC.gov. Note: Some GMRS radios (those with non-detachable antennas) will not accommodate antenna alterations. If you intend to alter your GMRS radio, please take care to choose a radio with a detachable-style antenna that accommodates your needs.

FRS/GMRS dual-service or "hybrid" radios:
FRS/GMRS 2-way radios are simply dual-service, or "hybrid," radios that provide access to both the FRS and GMRS bands, utilizing FRS channels (1-14) and GMRS channels (15-22). Use of a dual-service radio’s GMRS bands requires an FCC operator’s license. Dual-service radios may be used without an operator’s license, if only the FRS channels are used.

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[garysauctions]

FRS? GMRS? Bah .... get a ham license than you can run 1,500 Watts ! :lol:

Today an Amateur Radio ( Ham ) license is so easy to obtain, there is no code requirement anymore.

The equipment available is amazing, heck the radio I just put on my bike does more than any other non-ham bike radio/comm unit I have ever seen offered commercially.

[XBox]

Gary,
This ham sounds very interesting. A couple of stupid questions if I may.

1. Who can you talk with on this type of equipment? In other words, does the what equipment does another person have to posess to talk with you, another ham radio?

2. Is this the only unit you know of for mobile purposes?

Thanks! This sounds like it may ba alot of fun!

Cam

[kb9ylu]

yep ham radio he said it all that is why im called kb9ylu the test is easy go get a book for your technician class the author is Gordon West there he lists all the questions that could be on the test,but you only have to answer 35 questions that are multiple choice, my daughter was 10 when she got hers she her call sign is kc9ylu, you never have to take a test again unless u want to upgrade! good luck any questions pm me or email 73

[garysauctions]

Gary,
This ham sounds very interesting. A couple of stupid questions if I may.

1. Who can you talk with on this type of equipment? In other words, does the what equipment does another person have to posess to talk with you, another ham radio?

2. Is this the only unit you know of for mobile purposes?

Thanks! This sounds like it may ba alot of fun!

Cam

#1 You communicate with other licensed hams.

#2 No it's not the only unit for mobile purposes, but to date it is the most suited for motorcycle use - and also the most full featured.

Getting a license is easy, a written test which is easy to study for as the test questions are usually in the study guides. My wife and kids are licensed and they did it in 4 days over two weekends.

Looking at tat Yeasu radio and having one three road trips on it already I can say it is worth the $$$$ and I have yet to hit on all of its capabilities. Awaiting the release of the Bluetooth modules and headsets for intercom and wireless use. I installed it on a stock 1300R and on the highway at speeds of 70-80 mph I was able to enjoy the radio with a single speaker installed. I will install the second speaker this week and run it in STEREO.

[XBox]

Thanks for the info Gary! I'm quickly getting the bug to try this out!