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GMRS Communication
This GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) feature is a land-mobile service available for short-distance, two-way
communications in the USA. You must have a valid FCC license to communicate on these channels. The GMRS frequencies
that radio this radio uses are set aside for communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working; keeping track of
family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with travel companions in another car; talking with neighbors;
arranging meeting spots with others while shopping at the mall. Licensed users will be issued a call sign by the FCC, which
should be used for station identification when operating this radio. GMRS users should also cooperate by engaging in
permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of
their transmission time.
FCC License Required
This two way radio complies with Parts 95 and 15 of the Federal Communications Commission(FCC) Rules.
This two-way radio operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies which require an FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) license. A user must be licensed prior to transmitting on the GMRS band with this radio.
Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules. Operation of this radio is
subject to additional rules specified in 47 C.F.R. Part 95. For licensing information and application forms, please call the FCC
Hotline at 800418-FORM. Request form #159 and form #605. Questions regarding the license application should be directed
to the FCC at 888-CALL-FCC. Additional information is available on the FCC's website at www.fcc.gov.
NOTE: Even if you operate this radio on FRS (Family Radio Service) channels at low power (0.5 watt), you are required to have
an FCC license. Because this radio operates in the 0.5 to 5 watt GMRS power range all GMRS rules apply and will
require you have a GMRS license even for FRS (Family Radio Service) communication. Normal FRS only radios operate
at a maximum power of 0.5 watt (500 mill watt) power and have an integral (non-detachable) antenna.
Precautions for Portable Terminals
Operating Prohibitions
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To protect you against any property loss, bodily injury or even death, be sure to observe the following safety instructions:
1. Do not operate the product in a location containing fuels, chemicals, explosive atmospheres and other flammable or
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