[K3PZN-List] FRS/GMRS RADIOS

[James Owen]

HI Keith,
   That is a good buy and maybe I'll look into it.
However be careful, the manufactures don't tell you
the full story on the FRS/GMRS radio's. They do need a
license even if you operate on the 14 FRS channels,
BECAUSE they don't reduce the transmitter power on
these channels. Anything over .5 watts requires the
license and most of these are 2 watts. I'm having a
problem here at work as the boss bought a couple of
Motorola's for us to use and didn't know about the
license requirement. The communications department
here said to go ahead and used them that no one will
complain since we are a government agency. I refuse to
use them without a license and there is no longer a
business license issued only a private. Maybe I'll
just go on and pay $75.00 and get my license and be
over it. If the others want to take a chance they
don't have any other license's to lose, I do.
73 Jim
--- Keith Krichinsky <keith_kb3hhk at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Greetings Everyone,
> 
> This evening I stumbled on a great close-out deal on
> FRS/GMRS radios for 
> those of you who might be interested.
> 
> The Wal-Mart store in Hampstead has the Audiovox
> GMRS 7001-2 radios (with a 
> range of up to seven miles) and built in NOAA WX
> receiver with WX Alert for 
> only $15 per pair!  That's right $15 per pair!  In
> GMRS mode, these radios 
> even use the same 38 CTCSS or P.L. tones that we
> hams regularly use.  (I do 
> not know if the same deal is available at other
> locations.)
> 
> Personally, I picked up two sets of them (4 radios)
> myself.  If each of us 
> bought a pair or two, we would have yet another
> communications option 
> available to us.
> 
> The only caveat is that a FCC GMRS Radio License IS
> required for GMRS use on 
> the upper 8 frequencies.  However, it is NOT
> required for use on the lower 
> 14 FRS frequencies.
> 
> Maybe we should pick up two for or three pairs the
> MCC ......  or even as 
> givaways for the tailgate fest, Ham Fest, or at the
> Holiday party.  Or how 
> about a 'special raffle' fundraiser for the
> MCC....The possibilities are 
> endless!
> 
> Your thoughts, comments, feedback, complaints, etc.
> are most welcome.
> 
> Kindest regards,
> 
> Keith Krichinsky - W3MDC
> 
> REMEMBER:  THE ARC WAS BUILT BY AMATEURS.  THE
> TITANIC WAS BUILT BY 
> PROFESSIONALS!
> 
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James C. Owen, III K4CGY


		
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