Post by: Wingin it on August 05, 2016, 07:21:23 PM
Post by: Russ McDonald on August 05, 2016, 08:30:00 PM
Post by: Wingin it on August 05, 2016, 09:15:58 PM
Post by: Bob33 on August 05, 2016, 09:41:24 PM
Post by: AZcoueshunter78 on August 05, 2016, 10:25:57 PM
Post by: Bob33 on August 06, 2016, 09:05:14 AM
Every year you can count on Midland extending the advertised range of their models. I think they're up to 36 miles now? LOL.
Post by: Wingin it on August 06, 2016, 09:53:19 AM
Post by: Wazukie on August 06, 2016, 10:09:56 AM
Sent from the woods!
Post by: Wacenturion on August 06, 2016, 10:35:00 AM
Post by: DaveMonti on August 06, 2016, 10:47:59 AM
FRS is limited to 500mili watts of power(1/2 watt) and cannot have a detachable antenna. Radios that are gmrs/FRS capable might have up to 5 watts of output power. FRS does not require the operator to be licensed, but GMRS does. But if you are using a 5watt gmrs/FRS radio and do not have a license. The higher power can be used on channels 8-14 only.
Sent from the woods!
I've always wondered how someone would get caught using the higher output power while out hunting. I have the garmin Rhino 650 when in the middle of MT, it would be useful to use the higher output power to communicate with my buddies.
I've googled this and found only one instance where someone was prosecuted for using the gmrs without a license, and the charge was one of many "additional" charges tacked on to a larger charge.
Is there a known "monitoring and identification" program or party that can go after someone using the higher watt output frequencies without a license? In the middle of Eastern Montana????
Post by: Mudman on August 06, 2016, 10:56:00 AM
I wonder the same thing. We have rhino 650's and I will say it is far better than any walkie! 5watt will make a large difference but of course I don't use it..FRS is limited to 500mili watts of power(1/2 watt) and cannot have a detachable antenna. Radios that are gmrs/FRS capable might have up to 5 watts of output power. FRS does not require the operator to be licensed, but GMRS does. But if you are using a 5watt gmrs/FRS radio and do not have a license. The higher power can be used on channels 8-14 only.
Sent from the woods!
I've always wondered how someone would get caught using the higher output power while out hunting. I have the garmin Rhino 650 when in the middle of MT, it would be useful to use the higher output power to communicate with my buddies.
I've googled this and found only one instance where someone was prosecuted for using the gmrs without a license, and the charge was one of many "additional" charges tacked on to a larger charge.
Is there a known "monitoring and identification" program or party that can go after someone using the higher watt output frequencies without a license? In the middle of Eastern Montana????
Post by: mossy8352 on August 06, 2016, 11:10:04 AM
How difficult is getting the proper license so there is no issue?
Post by: Russ McDonald on August 06, 2016, 11:13:22 AM
FCC will not monitor unless there is a complaint lodged. GMRS is really easy and inexpensive to license. You could also do GMRS repeater pair licensing but the only deal with that is FCC will license that frequency pair only for one geographical locatio. If you go with a repeater then you have to go with a prigrammable radio. Commercial or ham. I don't know all the specific laws on what power is used for what frequency. I swear that FRS went to 2 watts max but then again those radios aren't my back ground. GMRS for sure 5 watts.I wonder the same thing. We have rhino 650's and I will say it is far better than any walkie! 5watt will make a large difference but of course I don't use it..FRS is limited to 500mili watts of power(1/2 watt) and cannot have a detachable antenna. Radios that are gmrs/FRS capable might have up to 5 watts of output power. FRS does not require the operator to be licensed, but GMRS does. But if you are using a 5watt gmrs/FRS radio and do not have a license. The higher power can be used on channels 8-14 only.
Sent from the woods!
I've always wondered how someone would get caught using the higher output power while out hunting. I have the garmin Rhino 650 when in the middle of MT, it would be useful to use the higher output power to communicate with my buddies.
I've googled this and found only one instance where someone was prosecuted for using the gmrs without a license, and the charge was one of many "additional" charges tacked on to a larger charge.
Is there a known "monitoring and identification" program or party that can go after someone using the higher watt output frequencies without a license? In the middle of Eastern Montana????
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Post by: DaveMonti on August 06, 2016, 11:27:45 AM
Bump!
How difficult is getting the proper license so there is no issue?
I looked into this and the key thing for me was that the licenses are for individuals. Therefore, everyone in the party would need to go through the federal process to get a license. It's typical federal hoop jumping for anyone wanting to use these frequencies at 5 Watts. The process is typically confusing due to the website, and I'm sure there is some fee for the service.
Post by: Wazukie on August 06, 2016, 12:18:19 PM
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Post by: b23 on August 06, 2016, 01:08:34 PM
Post by: Russ McDonald on August 06, 2016, 01:16:45 PM
I had Motorola P110's for race car and team radios that were great radios. They worked great for other uses as well and were much better than those little Motorola Talkabout radios but they are bigger, heavier, and cost more. They were UHF and operated in the 440-460 MHz frequency. I think the new model is called a CP200 or something like that.You are correct CP200's are the new Motorola but to operate that radio in other then FRS frequencies you would have to get a license for any other frequency you use legally.
Post by: Wazukie on August 06, 2016, 01:23:09 PM
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Post by: Mudman on August 06, 2016, 01:45:17 PM