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You can simply say "let's use channel 16," for example, and anyone on an FCC-approved GMRS radio should be able to talk to you. This is by design, and is easier than saying "go to 462.575 megahertz," which is the frequency for GMRS channel 16.

Licensing. An FCC license is required to operate GMRS system. Licenses are issued for a ten-year term and can be renewed between 90 days prior to the expiration date and up to the actual expiration date of the license. After a license expires, an individual must request a new GMRS license.

American Law is often cited when discussing the use of the Baofeng radios. All radios that operate within Canada require certification. There is one exemption. When they are built by someone in possession of an advanced amateur (HAM) radio licence they do not require certification.

Almost all GMRS radios also support FRS frequencies, which can be used without a license. Channels 8-14 on a typical 22 channel consumer radio reserved exclusively for FRS. These channels can be used license-free, but are limited to a half watt of transmit power and will have limited range.

You can apply for a GMRS license online, or by filing FCC Form 605. The FCC sets license filing fees annually, and licenses are granted for 10 years.

GMRS radios are flexible walkie-talkies – or two way radios – that you can use in Canada without a license – but only if you use Industry Canada approved radios. There are big differences in GMRS rules between the US and Canada.

You are only required to ID at the end of your transmission, and every 15 minutes during conversation. Don't be a quick keyer, allow a break between transmissions to allow other a chance to key. Allow the repeaters a chance to drop every 2 minutes to avoid timing them out.

The FCC requires two-way radio users to hold a GMRS license before transmitting a signal, penalties for unlicensed usage can be up to $10,000 plus jail time. Millions of unknowing users are breaking the law in using GMRS radios; arguably, most of them are using them for legitimate reasons.

You can simply say "let's use channel 16," for example, and anyone on an FCC-approved GMRS radio should be able to talk to you. This is by design, and is easier than saying "go to 462.575 megahertz," which is the frequency for GMRS channel 16.

Licensing. An FCC license is required to operate GMRS system. Licenses are issued for a ten-year term and can be renewed between 90 days prior to the expiration date and up to the actual expiration date of the license. After a license expires, an individual must request a new GMRS license.

American Law is often cited when discussing the use of the Baofeng radios. All radios that operate within Canada require certification. There is one exemption. When they are built by someone in possession of an advanced amateur (HAM) radio licence they do not require certification.

Almost all GMRS radios also support FRS frequencies, which can be used without a license. Channels 8-14 on a typical 22 channel consumer radio reserved exclusively for FRS. These channels can be used license-free, but are limited to a half watt of transmit power and will have limited range.

You can apply for a GMRS license online, or by filing FCC Form 605. The FCC sets license filing fees annually, and licenses are granted for 10 years.

GMRS radios are flexible walkie-talkies – or two way radios – that you can use in Canada without a license – but only if you use Industry Canada approved radios. There are big differences in GMRS rules between the US and Canada.

You are only required to ID at the end of your transmission, and every 15 minutes during conversation. Don't be a quick keyer, allow a break between transmissions to allow other a chance to key. Allow the repeaters a chance to drop every 2 minutes to avoid timing them out.

The FCC requires two-way radio users to hold a GMRS license before transmitting a signal, penalties for unlicensed usage can be up to $10,000 plus jail time. Millions of unknowing users are breaking the law in using GMRS radios; arguably, most of them are using them for legitimate reasons.