GMRS license allows 5 Watts on GMRS-only channels. Why do so many commenters say it would be illegal to use on those channels with a GRMS license?
62457
The radio is not fcc part 95 accepted, which is required for legal gmrs use.
2153604
First, if it is a 10-meter radio, it is only for licensed amateur use, illegal otherwise. CB is 11-meter, not 10. Second, if it can do more than 5 watts, it is illegal for CB use. Study up, get a license, join the amateur radio fraternity. Operate legally.
218234
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) is a UHF frequency communications band between 462.550Mhz and 467.725Mhz, which is well within the operation limits of this radio. Keep in mind that this radio is not GMRS approved and that it's illegal to transmit on GMRS frequencies without a corresponding GMRS radio license from the FCC.
1236638
PS: If these radios are not "type accepted" it is illegal to use them on any band, except but a licensed ham on the ham freq. Only.
244963
1. No. The FCC licenses radio stations, not devices. However, if you transmit on an unused frequency, there's no danger of your transmitter interfering with licensed radio stations, so the FCC won't bother you. Furthermore, at .1 watt power (low setting), or .5 watts (high), you needn't worry about interference and the FCC. You can find a list of unused frequencys at RadioLocator.com.2. I get a strong, clear signal all over my yard. I really like this unit.
927191
These are two way radios, you can use as many as you like. You can talk to anyone within range if they are on the same frequency. These are FRS/GMRS radios, so they will work with any radios capable of using FRS/GMRS frequencies. Keep in mind that you need a GMRS license to operate on the GMRS frequencies. Without a license you can only use channels 1-14. If you want to use the other channels you need to get a license from the FCC.
409952
The simple answer is NO. You do NOT need a programming cable but it does make programming easier. I program mine manually. FRS requires no more than 500mw power and this at low power has more than that. It also requires that the radio not have a removable antenna. GMRS requires a license ($90) period. An Amateur Radio License is required for other frequencies. You HAVE to know what you are doing in setting up frequencies as you could easily interfere with Police, Fire and other emergency services if you do not.
499550
Look for FRS (Family radio service) radios sold everywhere. This radio is capable of operating on those frequencies as well as "M.U.R.S" channels (also no license required), but radio is not FCC type accepted for those services and would be a technical violation. A lot of people exceed the road speed limit, and a lot use these radios in the spirit if not the letter of the law. MURS is permitted 2 watts output to any antenna, on the radio or remote. FRS has a maximum power out permitted of 500 milliwatts (1/2 W) to an attached antenna ONLY. If you use FRS channels, stick with 1-7 as 8-14 can cause interference to GMRS licensed repeaters. Look for FRS (Family radio service) radios sold everywhere. This radio is capable of operating on those frequencies as well as "M.U.R.S" channels (also no license required), but radio is not FCC type accepted for those services and would be a technical violation. A lot of people exceed the road speed limit, and a lot use these radios in the spirit if not the letter of the law. MURS is permitted 2 watts output to any antenna, on the radio or remote. FRS has a maximum power out permitted of 500 milliwatts (1/2 W) to an attached antenna ONLY. If you use FRS channels, stick with 1-7... » Read More Look for FRS (Family radio service) radios sold everywhere. This radio is capable of operating on those frequencies as well as "M.U.R.S" channels (also no license required), but radio is not FCC type accepted for those services and would be a technical violation. A lot of people exceed the road speed limit, and a lot use these radios in the spirit if not the letter of the law. MURS is permitted 2 watts output to any antenna, on the radio or remote. FRS has a maximum power out permitted of 500 milliwatts (1/2 W) to an attached antenna ONLY. If you use FRS channels, stick with 1-7 as 8-14 can cause interference to GMRS licensed repeaters. « Show Less
1722127
You need a professional license to transmit over the 1 watt consumer user power limit. You need to create a wireless link with a repeater in the middle say at mile 15. AP > repeater > client. You need at least 5 watts of power at each site. You are looking in the thousands of dollars for commercial grade equipment. Not worth it. This low power equipment will not work. And if it does it will be extremely slow and intermittent at best.
408666
Theoretically any FRS (Family Radio Service) or GMRS (General Mobil Radio Service) radio (same radio, just that channels 16-22 are the higher power GMRS) should work with any other regardless of brand. I have used my older Cobras seamlessly with Motorolas being used by others. FYI, technically, you are supposed to get an FCC license if you use the GMRS channels.
2250062
If I understand it right the frs channels (8-14???) are limited to 500 miliwatts which of course limits distance. The GMRS channels operating at up to 5 watts require a FCC license. I have gotten up to 16 miles across a valley with direct line of sight, but that's the exception! Normally 1.5 - 2 miles.
2150992
If you download free software and have the correct programing cable, you can "unlock" the radio to work up to about 150mh. GMRS requires a license in most cases, but that is up to you. FRS does not require a license, unless the laws have been recently changed. This is a good radio, well worth the money.
1496074
Nope, the MH230R is a UHF GMRS transceiver and you must have a GMRS license to use it. It is not compatible with VHF MURS frequencies.
16925
Not sure about "regulation". I use it as a roof mount on my RV to keep the house batteries charged. I think that the 5 watts is such a low charging rate that there is little fear of an over charged situation. I use a 3 watt on my RV vehicle battery as well; and have used that on the dash board for over two years with no problem. I think it would be the same for the 5 watt. I do however have a 40 watt solar charger that I use when camping and it has a controller (regulator). I think it is too large not to use something to control the charge to prevent over charging. I hope that helps!!
2080718
Nothing in the manual (ms350_series_ug_kem-ml36100-15_web_04-11-11.pdf).Who knows what "Power Boost" really means for this model, but newer versions claim 1.5W while pressing the upper side of the PTT button, 0.5W otherwise. Power boost works only on GMRS channels.As I understand it, detachable antennas are OK for GMRS-only radios, but not for FRS or FRS/GMRS.This is a model is pretty long in the tooth, but it's the only thing that I could find that does the 5MHz repeater offsets.
1226099
Yes, to both services. FRS frequencies are limited to 0.5 watts, but GMRS frequencies have 50 watts limitation but requires a license from FCC which costs about $80. Many users of GMRS ignore the licensing requirements and keep the power level to 5 watts or less. Also the Baofeng UV 5R will operate on MURS (Multiply Use Radio Frequencies) in the 150 mhz band with 5 channels. Power limit is 2 watts and require no license. Hope this helps. 73's J. Wong, K6JE
992709
This is true however it's an extremely easy process you can do it right online pay a small fee and they mail you the license. Not sure how that could ever be realistically enforced but if you're looking for that "peace of mind" it's not a big deal to get it. http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/general-mobile-radio-service-gmrs