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[Theo]

Quote: Originally Posted by jwardell (original)

Because you will be using an FRS channel, you do not need a license to operate on it. However your GPRS radio may or may not transmit at the higher GPRS wattage on that channel which technically requires the license. Of course, no one will know any better, because the wattage still is not that high, and you are on an FRS frequency. Much less, no one will care.
I'll have my ham radio with me too and perhaps I'll bring along my CB so I can spy on the OSMC folks who like to talk behind everyone else's backs..

I was informed by the FCC that anyone owning a radio that has the capability of broadcasting on GMRS channels needs a license, regardless of the channel they are on. I guess they are covering all the bases by licensing according to "capability" and not "channel". Of course, this was four years or so ago.

Strictly FRS-only radios are free from licensing.

Theo