is a license required to operate this?
135546
To the best of my knowledge, a license is not required to operate the walkie-talkies. T
135547
Not if you stay on the family channels. If you Xmit off the family channels, you will require a license. There is talk that the channels will be open in the future, but right now the FCC still has requirements. The FCC web site has all the details and the cost is not outrageous.
251877
Yes they can be, if you only operate on FRS or MURS frequencies. Those frequencies are open to everyone, no license required.
1895668
You only usually require a license (within the US) if you are transmitting. (ie. Amatuer/Ham Radio license license) This radio does not transmit, and the radio is only designed to receive radio broadcasts or transmissions. However, you may require a license to listen if you're within another Country. (ie. North Korea)
2123281
The answer is generally yes. You do not need a license if all you are going to do is listen. You do not need a license to use it on VHF Marine Channels from you pleasure craft. It might help if you would add to your question what you were wanting to do with it. If you are thinking the 2 meter Amateur Radio Band and try operating without a License that would be very dangerous. Hams are self enforcing and have the skills to locate you. Other than just a few minor exceptions you need a license to transmit. Clint Stockton, AG0K
490038
It's 500 watts, which is below the minimum power of 750/1000 watts that requires a license in the U.S./Europe respectively.
1940540
I have no license and I dont think you can get in trouble at all.If this is for business use then you may want to look into a license.
594094
You must pay for another license to operate the software on a second computer. Single Machine License only. Buyer Beware.
1129814
I only used a controller, so I can't really answer if it's required. All I can say is that I used a controller.
287801
NO, it's not a short wave radio. It's marine and no license is required. We purchased ours as an upgrade. With a new GPS that hooks up to the radio, you can set up the emergency response giving your boat name, location and time. This information is activated by a flip of a switch on the radio and is broadcast to the Coast Guard. You do have to register your set-up with the Coast Guard but there is no charge. Hope this helps.
505720
No you need a license. This is a sore spot with me. I think the cost of a license should have been on the advertisement for these radios.
1450012
Yes, you need an amateur radio license. I hope these people didn't mislead you and cost you a huge fine.
251872
Short answer: no. They need a license for either commercial or amateur service. They are not type accepted for use in GMRS or FRS.
344863
Yes but BEWARE it's only the software not the license for it, so you can use it for a trial period and then you have to buy the license
345125
For the most part yes. since this radio was built in a foreign country, there operating laws pertaining to Radio models are different than those of the United States. 90 percent of the frequencies accessible on this radio require a special license, however there are licensed free frequencies available for use, however the power and special requirements are still required to use in the United States.
1974708
No, but you can't use it until you are properly licensed. Trying to transmit without a license gets you into serious trouble. You will stick out like a sore thumb and you will be caught.
1450008
no you don,t need a license for this radio,because of the range.-2miles is all I get;my CB radio is 30 miles range most any time' an more than that on cloudy days;NO LICENSE NEEDED;
672850
No. It interfaces directly with device to be controlled. The device to be controlled must be remote controllable.