2 Way Radios

[Varekai]

I thought those radios where in the HAM radio frequencies. Do they not require a license?

From the amazon q&a for these:

Question: Do these radios need any licensing or registrations?
Answer: no
By alwaysonline on July 3, 2015

Question: Are these radios programmed for legal use on the u.s.a.? And are they certified?
Answer: yes
By alwaysonline on March 2, 2015

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[DIBS550]

From the amazon q&a for these:

Question: Do these radios need any licensing or registrations?
Answer: no
By alwaysonline on July 3, 2015

Question: Are these radios programmed for legal use on the u.s.a.? And are they certified?
Answer: yes
By alwaysonline on March 2, 2015

I looked them up and it looks like you are correct. Apparently they come programmed as an FRS/GMRS radio and you can get software from the manufacturer to reprogram them for the other frequencies that require licenses. You would be able to use the FRS channels at up to 1/2 watt with no license required, or get GMRS licenses and use those channels at about 3 watts with them.

Really nice find for just over $18 dollars each for OP's intended purpose. I may have to look at them for the ski trips if they work out well for your trip.

 

[SC_Ruby]

Really nice find for just over $18 dollars each for OP's intended purpose. I may have to look at them for the ski trips if they work out well for your trip.

I'll keep you updated on how they work out for us on the cruise.

 

[klumpikat]

Just wanted to check back to say they worked really well.

 

[Varekai]

Just wanted to check back to say they worked really well.

Awesome!

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