Does this radio require a Ham license to operate/broadcast? I know you can listen without a license but just didn't know if it was required to talk.
652734
I can only speak for the USA. This radio can operate in FRS, GMRS, MURS, Marine Ham and a whole variety of public safety and commercial use frequencies. You do not need a license for FRS MURS and Marine frequencies. However, to use FRS, MURS and Marine frequencies you must follow the rules pertaining to those frequencies and that is where you'll have a problem with the Baofeng radio. The Baofeng radio is NOT type certified for use in those frequencies. Additionally, the Baofeng radio has capabilities that can cause problems in those frequencies. I don't know if you can adjust the settings and antenna gain in order to avoid detection, but I know that if you misapply the settings, you'll definitely cause problems and eventually will get caught and face a HUGE fine. My suggestion is to do one of the following: 1) Get a Ham radio license. It will cost you $15 for the test. The test bank is online, so you can easily study or memorize the right answers. The license will expire when you expire. 2) Get a GMRS license ($85/5 years) and GMRS certified radios. Only one license is required family. 3) Try MURS radios. I listen to these frequencies with my Baofeng and I don't hear much on them, so you'll probably have good luck with them. I don't know how many MURS radios are out there.
652735
It's. A good deal if you can get it to work. 1year. And can't talk hear. Can't use.
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.
1526058
Yes, for GMRS frequencies, not FRS. The license can be obtained online from the FCC and does no require testing, as in amatuer radio. There is some discussion of dropping the GMRS licensing requirement, but the FCC has not made a decision and moves incredibly slow. Some people ignore the licensing and operate on GMRS frequencies illegally. While there is limited FCC enforcement, it remains a gentlemens' game and on the honor system, but don't be surprised if someone monitoring GMRS calls you out for not being licensed. Many of these radio folks have the technical capability, the time, and willingness to track your illegal transmissions and report you to the FCC That's how the radio world works. Yes, for GMRS frequencies, not FRS. The license can be obtained online from the FCC and does no require testing, as in amatuer radio. There is some discussion of dropping the GMRS licensing requirement, but the FCC has not made a decision and moves incredibly slow. Some people ignore the licensing and operate on GMRS frequencies illegally. While there is limited FCC enforcement, it remains a gentlemens' game and on the honor system, but don't be surprised if someone monitoring GMRS calls you out for not being licensed. Many of these radio folks have the technical capability, the time, and... » Read More Yes, for GMRS frequencies, not FRS. The license can be obtained online from the FCC and does no require testing, as in amatuer radio. There is some discussion of dropping the GMRS licensing requirement, but the FCC has not made a decision and moves incredibly slow. Some people ignore the licensing and operate on GMRS frequencies illegally. While there is limited FCC enforcement, it remains a gentlemens' game and on the honor system, but don't be surprised if someone monitoring GMRS calls you out for not being licensed. Many of these radio folks have the technical capability, the time, and willingness to track your illegal transmissions and report you to the FCC That's how the radio world works. « Show Less
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.
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.
1940539
fcc.gov you will find the paperwork there, but just ignore the license, i've never had an issue with fam or friends getting in trouble for not obtaining one in my 30 yrs using vhf or uhf radios
409950
No. It's illegal to operate this radio without a license on any frequency . Even though it will transmit on frs frequencys. It would be a waste of money to buy this radio.
499932
Yes on the ham bands. It broadcasts in the FRS bands, but to use it those frequencies would be illegal because it is FCC accepted for commercial use not recreational use.
778221
This radio operates on amateur radio frequencies. So, yes you would be required to have the necessary Amateur radio license to use on those freqs. However, the radio may be converted to operate on CB radio frequencies. Technically though this radio is illegal to use on the CB bands as it puts out higher power than allowed by FCC. So, use at your own risk!
1324109
An amateur radio license is required to transmit with these radios. FRS radios would be better choice for your needs.
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
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
1923011
You need an FCC amateur radio operator's license to operate this radio in transmit mode. You do need a license to operate in receive-only mode.
717065
This is a complicated question. These walkie talkies can operate on FRS and GMRS frequencies. Normally, it is alright to operate on FRS frequencies without a license. However, these walkie talkies do not meet the standard for operating on FRS without a license. FRS walkie talkies are supposed to operate with no more than 500 milliwatts of power and have a permanently attached antenna. The antennae on these walkie talkies are detachable and they operate with up to 5 watts of power (5000 milliwatts). Therefore, technically you cannot operate these without a license. However, I only operate these on FRS frequencies and I have had no problems. I'll be damned if the FCC ever measures the output power of radios operating on FRS bands. I stay away from GMRS frequencies which absolutely require a license to use. So in conclusion, technically you need a license but if you only stick to FRS frequencies you shouldn't have any trouble.
176852
I actually have this radio, and I love it! You only need a technicians license. This is a great entry radio for ham radio. My call sign is ws6gto. 73's.
940578
You're talking about a Ham Radio license. These should be legal to operate without anything like that. As far as I know you only need a license from the FCC if you're transmitting more than 50 miles, and I would be shocked if these broke 10 miles. (I don't own them yet, but I plan on purchasing and operating them without a license)
2241800
The person that answered the question about the FCC regulations. It is true, but there are several bands this radio will program too that do not require any FCC regulation ot license.