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Shared Itinerant License

otobmark

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If two similar businesses were agreeable could they share an itinerate license? Back story is I'm trying to get a radio solution for a youth organization that has events (camps etc.) at random locations. If another youth group already had an itinerant license could they include my group on their license, maybe by MOU or similar legal instrument? Imagine 2 tour companies using radios for travel and sharing a license. What if one company "owned" all the radios and loaned a few to the other company? I have MOU's to operate on several Public Safety systems but my use is related to their mission so not exactly the same situation. And yes, I know this is a long shot but I'm too curious for my own good. When working the film industry we rented a lot of radios that were used simplex on itinerant frequencies but I'm sure rental company had a license for hiring out radios (I've seen that category on applications).
 

RadioGuy7268

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Pretty much ALL itinerant licenses are shared frequencies. Not sure what you're trying to achieve. The current licensee would need to be set up as a Private Carrier (MO6I emissions) in order to legally 'rent' the use of the radios and use of their itinerant license. The trouble for you as a user is that you're now at the mercy of that company. If they go broke, fail to renew their license, or the new manager just decides that they're tired of letting you share off of their license, you're done.

Go spend a few dollars and get your own license. It's not hard, and it's not that expensive when broken out over the 10 year term. Best of all, it requires nobody else's permission. The comment about storming the capital? seems a bit dramatic. Pay your fee and file your application. Anyone can start up a radio rental business. You can even file for a Private Carrier under your own personal name, as long as you've been paying your taxes.
 

otobmark

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The comment about storming the capital? seems a bit dramatic.
It’s called humor. It’s possible your comment about it was also humor and you’re messing with me (if so, well played!).
I agree licensing is more bulletproof. I like as much info and options as I can get. Before this is over I’ll probably end up donating work and gear to them anyway.
 
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