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  1. Ahhh... so your a pirate eh? Do you hunt without a license too? Why bother with a hunting license when there are so many animals anywhere...... (ridiculous logic isn't it?) Hmmmm.. most packages DO say it somewhere. Sometimes its in the fine print on the back of the package. Regardless, it most definitely says it in the instruction manual. Lemme guess.... you never read the instructions did you? Sad but true. Hard to enforce with the bubble packs. But then again.... you could always just stick to the FRS only channels and stay legal. Its a moral and ethical thing. Your right for the last part as well. It should be included, or at least include an application form in the packaging. I would even go as far as saying they should lower the cost of the license to make it more enticing for people to do the right thing.
  2. I find it disheartening to see that Public Service people would be so callous as to rules that they would blatantly disregard the fact they need a license. On all GMRS radios that are sold in the "Bubble Packs" found in places like Wal Mart and Target, etc, there most definitely is a statement both on the package and in the instructions that state an FCC license is required to operate on GMRS. It may be small print, but its there just the same. I am a former Fireman, Policeman and Ambulance driver/crew member. I am now Active Duty Military, a HAM and a licensed GMRS user. I want to point out that those who are Amateur Licensees who use GMRS without a license, are you aware that if you are caught using GMRS without a license, you can loose your Amateur License as well? Yes, facts are facts and thousands of people are clueless that they need a GMRS license, and those that do know, many don't care. Its a sad fact, but a fact I can not argue. I, for one, paid my fee and got my license because as a Public Service volunteer, I feel I am not above the law. The rules say you need one, period. Don't be naive though. People DO get caught and people DO get fined. There have been several this past year on the FCC website under the NOV/NAL's where the FCC has fined unlicensed GMRS use. One case in particular was the Pembroke Mall in Virginia Beach, VA. They were slapped with a $10,000 fine for unlicensed use. Sure, the actual violation covered more than just GMRS, but it was their illegal use of GMRS that tipped the FCC off to their multiple flagrant violations. On the subject of FRS use, I have seen some say that businesses and organizations are not authorized use of FRS. This is not true. ANYONE can use FRS. Even the military (as outlined in the NTIA RedBook). However, GMRS is only for use by individuals and their families. The only time you will hear a business on GMRS is if they are grandfathered and have maintained their license since before the rule changes back in the 80's. Although it is not illegal for Public Service personnel such as EMT's or Firemen, it is not wise to do so due to the fact that it seems almost everyone and their cousin have one and are easily jammed by inconsiderate kids and adults.
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