two way radios

[l929]

I just won a bid on e-bay for a two way radio with a 5 mile range for our upcoming cruise. Now I read that I'm supposed to apply for a FCC license to use it. Do people really get this? Does it apply in the Carribbean, which I would think is outside the FCC's jurisdiction, but then is it a problem with those countries? Did I just waste my money? Help!

 

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[ChardonnayKJ]

Family radios usually don't require that, but most have a reange for 1 or 2 miles. 5 miles might require it. Call radio shack and ask them they might know

 

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[jimcald]

If you buy the 5 mile radios you "should " send in your $75 for the license. The 2 mile radios work only on the frs band and don't require a license. The 5 mile radios work on both the GMRS and FRS bands. The GMRS band is what requires the license. The FCC has said that radios that will do both require the license. See: http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/personal/generalmobile/

 

Hope this helps...

 

Jim...

 

 

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[l929]

Thanks Jim, you gave me the answer I was hoping for.

 

Holiday 8/89

Festival 8/90

Fantasy 1/91

Tropicale 8/91

Costa ??? 8/92

American Hawaii ??? 8/94

Imagination 8/96

Radiance 3/02

Summit 4/04

 

[cruiseprincess0708]

We have 10 mile range and they work great! I can hear my mom through out the whole ship!

Jenna

[MidtheNight]

The FCC does not have jurisdiction outside the US of A however be careful not to interfere with shipping communications. There are certain frequencies that ship typically use and are essential for them.

 

Kind of like the "be kind, please rewind" mentality...however, it is kind of neat to listen in when they are docking....they talk to the dockmaster as they come in and dock so you'll know what their doing before anyone else onboard.

 

Sailin' on the Wind 5/29/04