Motorcycle club using GMRS radios

[Timchar414]

Can my MC, NOT 1%, get a GMRS license so we can use GMRS radios while on rides we have? The radios will be used for strategic purposes, not general discussions. Only about 8 people would have them. they would be use dfor blocking intersections and in case another rider breaks down or there is an accident. We want to be lega.
Thnks,
Tim

 

[mmckenna]

Only individuals can be granted a new GMRS license. You cannot get a new GMRS license for a club/organization. That means each and every unrelated user would need to apply for their own GMRS license. No way around that.

Options:
FRS radios. No FCC issued license required.
Multi Use Radio Service. No FCC issued license required. VHF, works pretty well, radios are a bit expensive.
As a club/organization, you can license one of the itinerant frequencies for club use. One license covers everyone.

 

[ladn]

No. GMRS licensing is open only to individuals, with the license being valid only for immediate family.

However, low power GMRS is still license-free as is MURS.

The club could also look into getting an itinerant license (either VHF or UHF) that would cover everyone and allow you to use "real" commercial quality equipment.

 

[ecps92]

No. GMRS licensing is open only to individuals, with the license being valid only for immediate family.

However, low power GMRS is still license-free as is MURS.

The club could also look into getting an itinerant license (either VHF or UHF) that would cover everyone and allow you to use "real" commercial quality equipment.

GMRS has always required and still does require a license.
FRS is like MURS - License (by rule) free

 

[prcguy]

FRS should have adequate range for what the OP is doing and no license required. I would select a 467MHz channel and use a DPL, should be trouble free most of the time.

 

[Coffeemug]

Can my MC, NOT 1%, get a GMRS license so we can use GMRS radios while on rides we have? The radios will be used for strategic purposes, not general discussions. Only about 8 people would have them. they would be use dfor blocking intersections and in case another rider breaks down or there is an accident. We want to be lega.
Thnks,
Tim

My comment maybe long overdue, but I have to say that mmckenna is correct, you cannot hold more than one GMRS license. Each member of your MC has to have their own GMRS license, unless they're relatives.

 

[dylanmitchell]

GMRS license is worth getting. $35 fee and no test.

General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)

AboutRule Part47 C.F.R, Part 95 Subpart ERadio Service Code(s)ZA - GMRS

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