So, what is the General Mobile Radio Service exactly?
The FCC defines GMRS as a land mobile radio service available to individual persons for short-distance two-way communications to facilitate the activities of licensees and their immediate family members. Each licensee manages a system consisting of one or more stations. GMRS is intended as a radio service where purposeful directed communication between family members takes place. An individual licensee can conduct personal or business communication. Business communication must be conducted between immediate family members. Companies and their employees cannot use GMRS unless they were licensed before 1987 and meet certain additional criteria. ” .but, but I didn’t know I was breaking the law!” You do now. How can I get myself out of this mess? This retailer got me into this predicament. I am very angry now. They put me in a tough spot, besides I have to spend another $85 before I can use these radios! ($75 after September 10, 2001) We believe you should contact the store where you purch