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Thread: FCC to KV4I: No, you can't use ham gear on GMRS

  1. 06-20-2014, 10:38 AM #1
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    FCC to KV4I: No, you can't use ham gear on GMRS

    The FCC has dismissed a petition for rulemaking from Mark Friedlander KV4I.

    The request proposed a modification of GMRS rules (section 95.129) that would permit any Amateur holding a Tech or higher license to use a non-certified transmitter on GMRS frequencies, as long as it met the technical specs for GMRS.

    ...in other words, if you owned a GMRS-capable radio (hello, Baofeng!) that hadn't formally be certified, you ought to be able to use it.

    http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Rele...A-14-860A1.pdf

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  2. 06-20-2014, 11:23 AM #2
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    Does this have to do with power limitations or the thought that GMRS may be pirated? I don't know who I'd rather have pirate GMRS. Hams or just average non technically inclined people. I'm sure the FCC would frown on both.
    HOWEVER, try buying an FRS radio that doesn't have GMRS frequencies already in the channel line up. Now how many people read the rules and pay attention to what frequency they're on?
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  3. 06-20-2014, 01:24 PM #3
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    If the FCC was smart, they would out law all RF transmissions on all frequencies.
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    Quote Originally Posted by K7SGJ View Post
    If the FCC was smart, they would out law all RF transmissions on all frequencies.
    Don't give them any ideas.
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  5. 06-20-2014, 02:59 PM #5
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    But...but...what of all those masterboaters just dying to be rescued at sea, and who are too cheap to buy an HF SSB Marine radio to call for help with?

    Wait; wrong emergency. Nevermind...
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    Quote Originally Posted by N8YX View Post
    But...but...what of all those masterboaters just dying to be rescued at sea, and who are too cheap to buy an HF SSB Marine radio to call for help with?

    Wait; wrong emergency. Nevermind...
    Shoot up a flare?
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    Quote Originally Posted by N8YX View Post
    But...but...what of all those masterboaters just dying to be rescued at sea, and who are too cheap to buy an HF SSB Marine radio to call for help with?
    Fuck 'em.

    Wait; wrong emergency. Nevermind...
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  8. 06-21-2014, 06:45 AM #8
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    So, Mr. Friebander (spelling intentional) thinks any plug 'n play ham's boner who has to buy a dipole in a bag because he can't understand 468/f (MHz) is qualified to certify a GMRS transmitter? This turkey goes in my FCC Funnies folder! Thanks for posting it, a morning without giggles is like a morning without sunshine, Florida OJ or OJ Simpson.
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    Only assed outs would use a Baofeng for GMRS. Lock out all thats illegal and "stanby foh furthah ohdars..."...
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    Quote Originally Posted by kb2vxa View Post
    So, Mr. Friebander (spelling intentional) thinks any plug 'n play ham's boner who has to buy a dipole in a bag because he can't understand 468/f (MHz) is qualified to certify a GMRS transmitter? This turkey goes in my FCC Funnies folder! Thanks for posting it, a morning without giggles is like a morning without sunshine, Florida OJ or OJ Simpson.
    Most hams are idiots who thing that just because they buy a toy radio they can use it anywhere. One of the reasons I hate hams.
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