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Subj: Re: FCC license for Midland GXT1000VP4?
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** FROM : Bill Horne <bill@horneQRM.net>
Smed wrote:
> Some of my friends and I are planning a 110 mile canoe trip in Montana
> next year. I would like to bring along a pair of walkie talkies that
> are somewhat water proof, can accept AA batteries, have decent range,
> and have NOAA in case the weather takes a turn. I've been doing
> research and found the Midland GXT1000VP4 walkie talkies fit the bill.
>
> Of all the websites I hit, only one brings up the FCC license subject.
> I can't get a direct answer from anyone since everyone is trying to sell
> them to me and not worried about what I think after they got my money.
>
> Will I need an FCC license? They say the radios work right out of the
> box but some of the channels might be blocked without the license. How
> much is the license? Are the unblocked channels over crowded and
> worthless?
AFAIK, if you use only the FRS channels, you won't need a license. You
won't get to use the higher power settings, though.
If you want to use high power, you'll need to apply to the FCC for a
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) license.
See http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form605/605.html for details on the
application process.
I wouldn't worry about it if I were you: you're going to an isolated
area, you'll be talking across water most of the time, and so I think
FRS will be fine.
HTH. YMMV.
Bill, W1AC
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