what license do I need for this radio?
140652
This radio will be covered by a technician license in the US, not sure about other countries. Check out the band allocations for 70cm and 2m here: http://www.arrl.org/frequency-allocations
140653
You need to have a Amateur Radio license, get it here www.hamradiolicenseexam.com The testing is in many places in your area if you search for ham radio clubs. ALL of them have a group that will test and a pretty open schedule. You DO NOT want to transmit with out a licence, fine can be about $10,000 and as a licensed operator it is aginst the law to communicate with an unlicensed person. BTW testing is easy when I took mine there were 4 girls 12 yrs and 2 boys 10 and 13 that received their Tech license, which is all that you need
140654
An Amateur Ham Radio Technician license will allow you to use most of the channels programmable. An Amateur Ham Radio General license will allow additional channels. Of course you can listen to all channels available without a license--just not transmit.
140655
It all depends on what your using it for, I use it for fire responses and have it programmed and fall under our licensure there but as far as I know you don't need one just check with your local area
140656
You will need a license if programming frequencies on VHF or UHF in business bands or any HAM frequencies including repeaters. You can use the radio if authorized in public safety frequencies, example if you work for any licensed department and you have been authorized to use or given a radio number under the department's license. You don't need license if programming FRS frequencies or open channels available for public use, example Marine frequencies for boat users.
140657
to just "MONITOR" frequencies, no license is required. HOWEVER, if you want to transmitt on any frequency, you MUST HAVE an issued FCC amateur radio license. I reccommend you go on line to find the TECHNICIAN LICENSE course and take the test to get your license. Check the web site, ARRL.ORG, for more information.
2182093
Actually yes you do. The reason is that it comes from the factory with all of the channels set on High. If you leave them set on high, you will need a HAM Radio License because you will be using the GMRS channels. However if set the power to low and make sure the channels are set for the FRS (Family Radio Service) then you wont need a license. If you get a programming cable and download the software for the 888S then you can easily program them all in just a few minutes. I hope this helps. If you have any more questions you can email me direct at bob@cooleysoftware.com
415332
You only need a license to transmit not to own , you can lock out the transmit feature on this radio. I purchased it to for a general reciever for listening only in a compact package , no other full band recievers exist in this size with this many features . If you want to transmit you can go for a novice technician license test given by your local ham radio clubs , you no longer have to know code to take the test , study guides are aviable from the amauteur radio relay league (ARRL). You are allowed to transmit unlicensed ONLY in an emergency situation matter of life or death.
251877
Yes they can be, if you only operate on FRS or MURS frequencies. Those frequencies are open to everyone, no license required.
267532
You will need to grms FCC license to operate unless you have ham license or UHF or VHF license
499548
an FRS approved walkie talkie, or an MURS approved walkie talkie are your only legal alternatives to use without a license. This is not one of those.
1113048
dear the UV-5R radio have the FCC certification.we can provide you The certificate file. many people buy this radio ,you can buy just buy it.
499547
Just buy FRS radios and you're good to go. Look for better quality radios and get spare batteries. Choose a radio where it's easy to change batteries and has an easy charging scheme. BTW you only need a Ham license when operating on Ham frequencies. This radio will operate on more than Ham frequencies. It is not illegal to possess this radio without any type license.
499933
To legally operate this radio in the United States a Ham licence is required. Fairly easy to obtain.
223223
These are two-way radios and do not need to be programmed. You do not need a license to use these in the U.S.
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
1974709
Seller weasel-wording -- you don't need a license to *buy* it -- but the moment you touch the transmit button, license is required.
415335
You only need a license to transmit not to own , you can lock out the transmit feature on this radio.I purchased it to for a general reciever for listening only in a compact package , no other full band recievers exist in this size with this many features . If you want to transmit you can go for a novice technician license test given by your local ham radio clubs , you no longer have to know code to take the test , study guides are aviable from the amauteur radio relay league (ARRL). You are allowed to transmit unlicensed ONLY in an emergency situation matter of life or death.
872881
You need a good 2 meter antenna, a 14 amp or better 13.8 volt power supply (or car battery) and Technician class amateur radio operators license.
1913943
No, but to TRANSMIT on Amateur radio or GMRS frequencies, then YES, you'll need the correct license.
2241801
What country are you in? In the USA, this radio requires either a 'ham' or business license, as well as the ability to program the radio. Since the radio is capable of operating and interfering with licensed users, I don't suggest using this radio without a license.
123588
Yes you need a license to transmit. You do not need a license to use as a Walkie talkie