Is this rig legal for a mobile GMRS radio? FCC certified for GMRS?
1338953
Apparently not. Covers those frequencies, but it would be illegal to transmit with this radio and it's not FCC cleared for that purpose. This is a common problem with many of these Chinese radios. For example, the BAOFENG 888's are very well-built and INCREDIBLY inexpensive radios, which are illegal to use as configured in the USA. They can be reprogrammed with cable/software and must be to be operated legally.
1113048
dear the UV-5R radio have the FCC certification.we can provide you The certificate file. many people buy this radio ,you can buy just buy it.
717065
This is a complicated question. These walkie talkies can operate on FRS and GMRS frequencies. Normally, it is alright to operate on FRS frequencies without a license. However, these walkie talkies do not meet the standard for operating on FRS without a license. FRS walkie talkies are supposed to operate with no more than 500 milliwatts of power and have a permanently attached antenna. The antennae on these walkie talkies are detachable and they operate with up to 5 watts of power (5000 milliwatts). Therefore, technically you cannot operate these without a license. However, I only operate these on FRS frequencies and I have had no problems. I'll be damned if the FCC ever measures the output power of radios operating on FRS bands. I stay away from GMRS frequencies which absolutely require a license to use. So in conclusion, technically you need a license but if you only stick to FRS frequencies you shouldn't have any trouble.
652734
I can only speak for the USA. This radio can operate in FRS, GMRS, MURS, Marine Ham and a whole variety of public safety and commercial use frequencies. You do not need a license for FRS MURS and Marine frequencies. However, to use FRS, MURS and Marine frequencies you must follow the rules pertaining to those frequencies and that is where you'll have a problem with the Baofeng radio. The Baofeng radio is NOT type certified for use in those frequencies. Additionally, the Baofeng radio has capabilities that can cause problems in those frequencies. I don't know if you can adjust the settings and antenna gain in order to avoid detection, but I know that if you misapply the settings, you'll definitely cause problems and eventually will get caught and face a HUGE fine. My suggestion is to do one of the following: 1) Get a Ham radio license. It will cost you $15 for the test. The test bank is online, so you can easily study or memorize the right answers. The license will expire when you expire. 2) Get a GMRS license ($85/5 years) and GMRS certified radios. Only one license is required family. 3) Try MURS radios. I listen to these frequencies with my Baofeng and I don't hear much on them, so you'll probably have good luck with them. I don't know how many MURS radios are out there.
1496074
Nope, the MH230R is a UHF GMRS transceiver and you must have a GMRS license to use it. It is not compatible with VHF MURS frequencies.
2182093
Actually yes you do. The reason is that it comes from the factory with all of the channels set on High. If you leave them set on high, you will need a HAM Radio License because you will be using the GMRS channels. However if set the power to low and make sure the channels are set for the FRS (Family Radio Service) then you wont need a license. If you get a programming cable and download the software for the 888S then you can easily program them all in just a few minutes. I hope this helps. If you have any more questions you can email me direct at bob@cooleysoftware.com
732388
You can actually transmit on GMRS frequencies legally without a license, but you're limited to 0.5 W (the normal max FRS power) instead of the usual 5W (the max GMRS power). How this relates specifically to the GXT1050 I'm not certain (I'm here just to look at comments in anticipation of buying a pair), but I did want to make that clarification. It may be that the Midland units can't transmit with low power on the GMRS frequencies, but it is legal under the circumstance I've described above.
2150992
If you download free software and have the correct programing cable, you can "unlock" the radio to work up to about 150mh. GMRS requires a license in most cases, but that is up to you. FRS does not require a license, unless the laws have been recently changed. This is a good radio, well worth the money.
1226102
Legally this radio CANNOT be used on any FRS, MURS or GMRS frequency. So yes it can be programmed but it is not legal to transmit out on those frequencies. For licensed GMRS use, you will need the UV-82C (the C notes the legally allowed Commercial use).
1631694
Technically yes....but these radios are not FCC certified for use on the Maritime service. The only legal way to use them is to have a Ham radio license and to use them on Ham frequencies.
409950
No. It's illegal to operate this radio without a license on any frequency . Even though it will transmit on frs frequencys. It would be a waste of money to buy this radio.
221639
Possibly.... but pretty sure you want a vhf marine radio.... check with a boating store that deals with ocen going sailcraft..... (a bit pricer.. but more to what your needs would be)
1450012
Yes, you need an amateur radio license. I hope these people didn't mislead you and cost you a huge fine.
314715
the 5 watts output is only non the GMRS channels that you will need a GMRS license to use these channelsEnjoy your new radios
664333
These radios are not toys. Obtain a GMRS license from the FCC, buy a programming cable, and program in licensed channels. By operating these radios as programmed at the factory, you run the risk of transmitting on restricted frequencies. The fines are high, and ignorance of the law will not earn you leniency.
732390
Yes GMRS is a licensed radio services and requires you to fill out a form and send 85$ to the FCC in order to legally use the GMRS frequencies. However the FRS frequencies are free and open to everyone. Just do not use GMRS frequencies if you don't want to go through the hassle and you will still have quite a few channels to use. Many use GMRS without a license but they risk jamming or interfering with critical services using the GMRS band already such as REACT or SKYWARN
1913943
No, but to TRANSMIT on Amateur radio or GMRS frequencies, then YES, you'll need the correct license.