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What is your GMRS call sign?
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willgrah
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WQOV721 here! Probably the newest call sign! Bill
.willgrah
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Thanks Bryan, Trying to Learn! BIll
macboney
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WQPE714 with a brand new license.
b7spectra
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Welcome to GMRS to our newest licensees!
Mikado
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Just got my official letter from the FCC:
WQPE868
WQPE868
WQPG674
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WQPG674 fresh in the mail today....
RegionalComNet
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I was with JCES in northern NJ WPZX390. Now, I am back with my new Call sign WQQE997 South Florida Area. Be safe guys!!!!
WQPY345
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rapidcharger
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Mine is my first personal followed by my zipcode then the name of my first pet and then the name of the street I grew up on.
That seems to be the call sign numbering scheme for my area.
That seems to be the call sign numbering scheme for my area.
walruspwaterhead
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I am from Ontario Canada and we do not require any licence for gmrs. However we are not allowed repeaters either. But does that mean if I want to bring the family to six flags ECG I have to buy a 85 dollar licence just to talk simplex?
Also did I hear someone say that you also have to renew ham licences there? Ours is for life here.
Thanks
Steve
I am from Ontario Canada and we do not require any licence for gmrs. However we are not allowed repeaters either. But does that mean if I want to bring the family to six flags ECG I have to buy a 85 dollar licence just to talk simplex?
Also did I hear someone say that you also have to renew ham licences there? Ours is for life here.
Thanks
Steve
rapidcharger
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Seems like your rules and regs are pretty lax there. Especially for hams too.
The GMRS license is only for 5 years making it actually more expensive than a business band license.
The ham licenses are renewed every 10 years and you can't renew it early. You have to renew it kinda close to the expiry. (no more than 90 days- such a pita)
I guess you can apply for a GMRS if you aren't a representative of a foreign government but why not just use FRS if you're just using it around an amusement park? No license needed for that.
walruspwaterhead
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Thanks for the response. It is interesting to see all the different ways governments get money out of people. As answer to your question about frs, I don't like frs due to the low power and minimum range. I have a bunch of Wouxun radios ( pronounced " ocean") that I put in the gmrs and Murs freq in at 5watts. But if I put in frs freq into them, by law I think it can only be 0.5 watts and I am not sure they would be clear across a larger theme park.
I generally like to follow the rules as much as possible but paying $85.00 just to use them foe a day or two seems expensive. I guess next step is seeing if I can use the VHF Murs freq in the U.S. legally.
Just applied today. How soon till I check the database ? Going to test for technician Saturday. Anyone know if I need the FRN number if I pass the test.
Thanks
Thanks
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Checked today(Sat.). WQRD282. Should get my KC3*** in the next couple days..
KB7MIB
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WPXJ598. Formerly KAE7927. Wish I hadn't let that one lapse accidentally. walruspwaterhead, MURS is limited to 2 watts, and you can only legally use Part 95 type accepted radios on it. I don't think the Wouxun are Part 95 type accepted for MURS or GMRS.
WPXJ598. Formerly KAE7927. Wish I hadn't let that one lapse accidentally. walruspwaterhead, MURS is limited to 2 watts, and you can only legally use Part 95 type accepted radios on it. I don't think the Wouxun are Part 95 type accepted for MURS or GMRS.
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KB7MIB
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I could be wrong, though. A lot of people use the Wouxun and Baofeng radios anyway, but you did mention that you like to follow the rules as much as possible.
I could be wrong, though. A lot of people use the Wouxun and Baofeng radios anyway, but you did mention that you like to follow the rules as much as possible.
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DaveNF2G
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The Wouxun KG-1 is certified for Part 95. Not sure about any other models.
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