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See this:I think these have to be registered with the fcc? What hoops do I have to do to register? Thanks.
Buy the radio, get your license from the FCC.Just buy the radio and register with the fcc and you are good to go? No waiting?
You can probably find a GMRS base station if you look hard enough. You will likely pay more though. What I would do is just get a strong mobile unit and run it from a good power supply. As far as antennas go, GMRS antennas are not complicated or huge. Do a web search and see what fits your budget and mounting requirements.These gmrs radios can be operated from the home on ac current or are they restricted to mobile applications off of a truck or car only? I'd like to set it up potentially both ways. Looks like they are intended only for mobile use? Is there a conversion unit for home applications? Home based antenna?
Wow! Go Ajit Pai! That is really awesome news. Now there's no need to cringe about getting the GMRS ticket. Thanks for posting that! Just in time for my renewal too.FCC is changing the cost of ham and gmrs licenses.
$35 for gmrs for 10 years instead of $70
FCC approves new ham and GMRS license fees
The FCC has just approved new license fees for Amateur Radio and the GMRS. These fees are actually lower than the original fees proposed in August, which were highly contested by hams, but welcomed by GMRS licensees.www.buytwowayradios.com
From ARRL's website:FCC is changing the cost of ham and gmrs licenses.
$35 for gmrs for 10 years instead of $70
FCC approves new ham and GMRS license fees
The FCC has just approved new license fees for Amateur Radio and the GMRS. These fees are actually lower than the original fees proposed in August, which were highly contested by hams, but welcomed by GMRS licensees.www.buytwowayradios.com
me too since I did mine over the summer.WELL SCREW ME!!! I could have waited and saved $35.00 LOL should I ask for 20 years now?
Yeah, I just got mine last month!me too since I did mine over the summer.
great infoGMRS radios do not have to be registered, nor ham radios for that matter. What is required for GMRS is the license. It's around $80 and is good for ten years, covers your whole family and no test required. The just wantcha money, so easy peasy and worth doing it right.
Start here: https://apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do
As far as GMRS radios, check out midlandusa.com. They have some of the latest HT's and mobile units out there, some with fairly high power.
Baofengtech also has a nice 50 watt mobile unit, as well as handheld: https://baofengtech.com/product/gmrs-50x1/
Also check out mygmrs.com for GMRS repeater info. Once you get your GMRS call sign you can register with them (free).
Avoid the FRS (cheaper) radios. They are regulated to 2 watts and won't perform as well as the GMRS radios.
Another good source for all things radio: https://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_FRS.php
Cheers.