Do you need a license to operate this radio?
1579069
In your case I would get a good strong set of FRS radios. I use several when hunting and have better range (3-4 miles) on High Power. You really can't skimp on them though. They are FM and line of sight so reaching over a mountain ridge is not likely but I've been 5 miles out and near a ridge and there was no problem talking. This CB is nice but if it were up to me I'd spend a $100 on a good set of FRS radios with WX band and perhaps a spare set of battery packs. You'll get better range than most portable CB radios.
1579070
Not for the citizen band radio frequencies. This radio only transmits on such unlicensed freqs, there are FCC rules included to keep users out of trouble, in short no profanity or commercial use, and no modifications are allowed beyond its intended output power or channels broadcast upon.
499934
Yes, you need a Technician license at least, but that does not require code and the license is free upon passing a 35 question test.
499552
You don't need a ham license for CB radios. Go with that. They carry pretty far & good for emergency help if you need it. -KD0ZYG
1913941
Yes, in the U.S. you will need at least a Technician Class Amateur Radio License.
834584
A Technician class amateur radio operator (HAM) license is required to legally operate this radio. You can check out www.arrl.org for information on where and how to obtain a ham radio license.
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)
1226097
Good heavens! So many wrong answers. This radio can be programmed to receive on any frequency in the typical VHF/UHF land mobile bands. It cannot be used legally used to transmit on either FRS or GMRS frequencies because the radio is not Part 95 certified. There are no frequencies in this radio that can legally be used without a license. There are many business band frequencies that this can operate on legally, but it requires an FCC license, which is generally not difficult to obtain, but you do have to pay between $85 and $200, depending on how many radios you license. Now, these radios are being used every day illegally. Can you get away with it? Maybe. If you happen to pick a frequency with a licensed user or users already on it, you can expect they will file a complaint with the FCC. Depending on how much interference you cause, you may get a visit from a white van with lots of antennas. I suggest you Google the amount of fines you can be hit with. Contact a local land mobile radio dealer. They can help you with a license, and you won't have to worry about the guys in the white van.
1887512
No I do not have a licences for this as it is FCC approved the way it is, just don't do any modifications to it.It works great for me as I just want to listen to music from my computer around the house and garage and outside while doing yard work.
287798
For recreational purposes, in US waters, a license is not required to operate the voice portions of the radio, but you will need a MMSI number assigned to you boat in order to use the DSC features. If you plan on using the radio in international waters, then you will need a Ship Station License from the FCC in addition to the MMSI. If your boat is required to carry a radio, then you must have a license for the radio (this doesn't apply to recreational boats). Find out more information here: http://www.boatus.com/mmsi/ and here: http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=licensing&id;=ship_stations For recreational purposes, in US waters, a license is not required to operate the voice portions of the radio, but you will need a MMSI number assigned to you boat in order to use the DSC features. If you plan on using the radio in international waters, then you will need a Ship Station License from the FCC in addition to the MMSI. If your boat is required to carry a radio, then you must have a license for the radio (this doesn't apply to recreational boats). Find out more information here: http://www.boatus.com/mmsi/ and here:... » Read More For recreational purposes, in US waters, a license is not required to operate the voice portions of the radio, but you will need a MMSI number assigned to you boat in order to use the DSC features. If you plan on using the radio in international waters, then you will need a Ship Station License from the FCC in addition to the MMSI. If your boat is required to carry a radio, then you must have a license for the radio (this doesn't apply to recreational boats). Find out more information here: http://www.boatus.com/mmsi/ and here: http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=licensing&id;=ship_stations « Show Less
345124
Part 97.401(a) of the Federal Code of Regulations: Primarily, it authorizes any use of radio technology for the "immediate safety of human life and immediate protection of property," regardless of all other FCC regulations, when no alternative is available. Otherwise, yes a license is required.
1177300
If you're looking for a radio you can use without a license, then no, it is not a good radio for that purpose. This radio is not Part 90 (commercial land mobile) or Part 95 (FRS/GMRS, etc.) certified. If you use it as received from the factory, you'll be transmitting on commercial and public safety channels, so could get in a lot of trouble very quickly (with fines exceeding $10,000). If reprogrammed for ham radio 70cm band and you're licensed, then yes, it can be used legally. If reprogrammed for FRS, then you'll be illegal due to power levels and the removable antenna. If reprogrammed for GMRS AND you have a license, then you'll be on shaky ground, but the chance of getting caught is small. If you're looking for a good "family" radio and don't want to get a license, then stay with FRS radios and stay off the GMRS channels (Channels 15-22 on Motorola radios). The short answer is that is that it is NOT a good solution for a low cost, LEGAL, easy to use radio for unlicensed family use. There are no frequencies you can program this radio to for use without a license and remain legal.
902977
These are bootleg radios that should not be used without a license from the FCCIgnore these other answers. These radios can broadcast on bands that require an FCC license. Don't think you'll get caught? Read thishttp://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304434104579378994224188328https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-13-83A1.pdfhttp://www.nwnews.com/index.php/local/news/9711-resident-causing-radio-interference-faces-steep-fines
1789234
It depends on your aera's realistic using policy. Theoretically&#65292;the user should get FCC license to operate this radio.
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.
1526060
You only need a gmrs license for channels 15-22, and also for channels 1-7 only if you use more than .5W (low power). You don't need a license to use channels 1-14 at one half Watt. These radios will transmit at "high power" on channels 1-7 though, so that would require a license, although technically noone would know you were doing that, anyhoo, just getting technical here.
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;
515234
A license is required to operate this radio within the HAM bands or on commercial frequencies, but if you are just going to listen, AND LISTEN ONLY no license is needed.