Using The Frs/Gmrs Band; Gmrs License; Frs/Gmrs Band Features - West Marine VHF255 Owner's Manual

Using the FRS/GMRS Band

GMRS License

The VHF255 can operate on the General Mobile
Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies. You must have a
GMRS license issued by the Federal Communications
Commission to legally use GMRS channels. For licensing
information and application forms, visit the FCC online
at: www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls or call the FCC Hotline at 1-800-
418-3676. If you have any questions, you can contact the
FCC directly at 1-888-255-5322. No license is required
for operation on non-GMRS channels or operation on any
channel in Canada.

FRS/GMRS Band Features

The following features and
options are avilable only when
FRS/GMRS
the radio is in the FRS/GMRS
band. To activate this band,
BAND-1/2.5/5W
press the button;
the display shows FRS/
GMRS.
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