rescuecomm
Member
I have been scanning the GMRS repeater output frequencies to determine the best one to use for a newly restored Uniden ARU150 repeater. I have heard all sorts of "unlicensed" users including today on 462.725, what appears to be the local grammar school.
I really believe that the FCC had no interest in what was going to happen to the service when the online stores and WalMarts (and other department stores) started selling the GMRS and GMRS/FRS radio equipment. The situation is analagous to the FDA allowing regulated drugs to be sold on the shelf at KMart but with a piece of paper in the box indicating that it is illegal to use the meds without a prescription from your doctor. DUH HUH!!!
The whole matter was driven by radio manufacturers looking for a quick buck and the FCC caved in to lobby. The FRS was a good idea. The GMRS bubble packs and the hybrids are not.
At least the Canadian's got it right from the start, No license for two watts and under.
I really believe that the FCC had no interest in what was going to happen to the service when the online stores and WalMarts (and other department stores) started selling the GMRS and GMRS/FRS radio equipment. The situation is analagous to the FDA allowing regulated drugs to be sold on the shelf at KMart but with a piece of paper in the box indicating that it is illegal to use the meds without a prescription from your doctor. DUH HUH!!!
The whole matter was driven by radio manufacturers looking for a quick buck and the FCC caved in to lobby. The FRS was a good idea. The GMRS bubble packs and the hybrids are not.
At least the Canadian's got it right from the start, No license for two watts and under.