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GMRS is UHF, but MURS is VHF. Those UHF call boxes may be physically capable of operating on GMRS frequencies, but unless they are certified/type-accepted by the FCC for GMRS, they would not be legal on GMRS.
wtp
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FRS would be fine.
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n1das
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If you're into using the 900MHz Motorola DTR & DLR series radios, Motorola has a digital callbox solution......
www.motorolasolutions.com
The CB300D works with the DTR and DLR 900MHz FHSS digital radios.
CB300 Digital Retail Call Box - Motorola Solutions
CB300 call boxes provide up to 300,000 sq ft of coverage, via digital radio
The CB300D works with the DTR and DLR 900MHz FHSS digital radios.
n1das
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The 902-928MHz ISM band is license-free, but not regulation-free. You still have to follow the rules.
The 900MHz Motorola DTR, DLR, and CB300D operate unlicensed under Part 15 in the 902-928MHz band. Note that the term in this case is simply "unlicensed" instead of "license by rule". They operate unlicensed under Part 15 and do not operate license by rule under any other rule part like how FRS and MURS operate license by rule under Part 95.
The bottom line is no license is needed to operate the Motorola 900MHz DTR/DLR radios and CB300D callbox. The radios and callbox aren't cheap but it would give you a professional quality digital solution. I am a big user of the DTR and DLR radios and they have become my professional quality digital replacement for GMRS/FRS for local on-site simplex type use with family and friends. Don't be fooled by the 1W transmit power. Their performance totally blows FRS away and are capable of outperforming conventional Part 90 UHF portables on simplex. Being completely unmonitorable on any consumer grade receiver (i.e., scanner) comes as a bonus.
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