Effective on April 19, 2022, GMRS license price has dropped

[Tom]

But it’s official. Effective on April 19, 2022, GMRS radios working at or over 2 watts require licensure, but it just got more affordable.


https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/04/20...nally-dropped/

[TDash]

that's what I get for NOT procrastinating this one time

[Jim]

Thanks!

edit....

Me poking through the process that might assist others:

https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/universal-licensing-system
1) Create an account (new user registration)
2) File online - when selecting a service it's the last in the list "za General Mobile Radio (GMRS)"

[Jim]

Tom, is there an authorization (or certificate) that is at some point available to download? I'd think they would give some registration number or such vs. send us money and that's it.

[Tom]

Jim previously posted:

[Steve-O]

TDash previously posted:

[Jim]

`email arrived with a link to download a PDF of the license info - done!

[Tom]

Jim previously posted:

[Tom]

Just downloaded mine: WRQG578

[Jim]

You had'm work'n late on a Friday night...

[Tom]

Jim previously posted:

[Tom]

Tom previously posted:

[Tom]

Tom previously posted:

[Tom]

Called FCC about refund. They are issuing one. Guess thats what “Refund Response” means.

[Jim]

How long was the phone call / hold time?

[Tom]

Jim previously posted:

[Max]

So are we using GMRS radios now or what? It seemed like nobody was using the CB radios on our last run. It would be great if everyone can have the right equipment. I could be persuaded into getting a mobile GMRS radio and antenna and installing it in my Jeep, for better power and range than a handheld. Handhelds work like **** in the cab.

[open_circuit]

Max previously posted:

[Jim]

Max previously posted:

[Max]

Radio transmissions from inside a metal cage are suboptimal.