DrDill
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I'm new to this whole radio thing and I was wondering are their any VHF/UHF Frequencies you can broadcast on without needing a license?
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Open VHF/UHF Frequencies?
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. yes. As stated before there are 5 Murs VHF channels available for use with the proper tranceiver and 14 Frs UHF channels available which are all license free. There are also 40 CB channels and 5 low band 49 mhz channels available which are license free as well as some 900mhz channels but these are the most common depending on the amount of range you need. 73, n9zas
DrDill
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Thank you for the answers. I have looked into MURS and its interesting. I have a Baofeng UV-5R so its saying I can't transmit on FRS due to my radio being too powerful.
Since it appears that you would like to operate legitimately, I suggest you look into some of the other threads here that discuss in great detail what's allowed and not allowed in both FRS and MURS. That should give you a better understanding of the whole situation. In short, your Baofeng is not legit for either service. Even if you obtained a GMRS license, it still doesn't qualify.
We've had constant and ongoing discussions on this topic here on RR, so I suggest you read back in some previous threads and pick up all the ins and outs of this. This wheel has been reinvented quite a few times here.
. Correct, also due to not having FCC type acceptance. Again how much range are you desiring? This is important when determining which service to use. 73, n9zas
902
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I must ask - are you a "real doctor?" That's a serious and relevant question, because certain kinds of doctors (dentists, veterinarians, etc.) ARE eligible for licenses on certain frequencies to help them run their practices. Certain categories of handicapped patients and their caregivers are eligible for those types of licenses, too.
If you are, the frequencies you would be allowed to license for would allow higher power operation with provisions for base and mobile operations.
If you are, the frequencies you would be allowed to license for would allow higher power operation with provisions for base and mobile operations.
nd5y
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OP should also clarify what he means by "broadcast".
Is he looking to broadcast to the general public or communicate with other radio users?
Is he looking to broadcast to the general public or communicate with other radio users?
What are the 5 low band no lic. Freqs ??
DrDill
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I am not a real doctor I just use it as an online name, I am a Volunteer Firefighter Though.
I would like to Communicate with other users.
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"The handset frequencies labeled Channels A-E are also used for baby monitors and low power portable radios."
Oh ya i forgot about those....
902
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I see. That's fine. If you were a dentist, you could have gotten your own channel. MURS is a pretty good option to look at, or, maybe think about getting a ham license. It's not too hard and it could be a lot of fun if you fall in with a good crowd. I had my old "crew" back home. They weren't hams to start with, but I cajoled them into getting their license and eventually we had a bunch of wiseguys hanging out on our own repeater for a few years until we all grew up, got married, and moved away. Many of us were volunteer firefighters, cops, or EMS people (or all of the above).
Random users or people you already know ? Base mobile or portable ??
DrDill
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Random Users, portable
Many more people on frs... Most frs radios scan also...
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Amateur radio would be a much better place to do this. MURS, while useful, is limited to 2 watts. While a good antenna and 2 watts can do quite well, you will likely have a hard time finding random contacts on MURS, at least not enough to make it worthwhile.
Amateur radio, on the other hand, would give you the 2 meter band as well as the 70 centimeter band with that radio and a valid FCC amateur radio license. Access to hundreds if not thousands of repeaters across the nation and a population of others looking for random contacts. Plus, you could use the radio to its full potential.
The technician grade amateur radio license test isn't difficult. Question pools are published and there are a lot of on line sample tests you can take. 35 question multiple choice test and around $15 for the testing fees. License is good for 10 years with free renewals after that.
You can always venture into 900mhz radio systems. Many on the ISM Band are license free. Google Motorola DLR & DTR radios. They are NOT repeater capable, but offer a older style digital voice scheme ( VSELP) and text messaging and decent range for a moderate price point.
Yes, I agree, the ham ticket would be the best way to go for idle chit chat with others.. The Baofeng UV-5R could be used legally for that as well.
One problem with ham radio is that the original poster could only talk to other licensed amateurs. (Which of course isn't a bad thing)
And, getting the license is a bit of work. It's not extremely difficult, but it does require some effort.
Getting a ham ticket so the UV5R could be used legally and then picking up an FCC approved FRS/GMRS/MURS radio would provide the best access to all sorts of 'hobby' communications.
One problem with ham radio is that the original poster could only talk to other licensed amateurs. (Which of course isn't a bad thing)
And, getting the license is a bit of work. It's not extremely difficult, but it does require some effort.Getting a ham ticket so the UV5R could be used legally and then picking up an FCC approved FRS/GMRS/MURS radio would provide the best access to all sorts of 'hobby' communications.
902
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I used to use FRS to communicate with my family when the kids were small. We've moved on to other means, but I see a few people like that keeping track of each other at parks and so forth. I wouldn't answer a random stranger on them.
Get your ham license.
Get your ham license.
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