Gmrs Licensing Requirement; Common Features - Uniden Atlantis 290 Owner's Manual

through the menus (see page E-14).
x GMRS/FRS Two-Way Communication. These bands
allow you to communicate with other radios that are
tuned to the same band and sub code. Select the
channel number/sub code and transmit. Any other radios
set to the same band and sub code will receive your
transmissions and can respond.

GMRS Licensing Requirement

The radio operates on the General Mobile Radio Service
(GMRS) frequencies when using Channels 1 - 7 and
Channels 15 - 22. You must have a GMRS license issued
by the Federal Communications Commission to legally use
these 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, upi can contact the FCC direct at 1-888-225-
5322. No license is required to operate on Channels 8 - 14 or
operation on any channel in Canada.

COMMON FEATURES

x Memory Save and Scan Mode. Lets you save channels
to memory and monitor them in quick succession.
x Transmitter power level select. Lets you boost the
transmitter power from LO to MID to HI for added
transmission distance.
Note: Only Low power is available for FRS channels
8 - 14.
x Weather Alert Watch Mode. Scans weather channels
while you are in Marine or GMRS mode.
x Boost. Allows you to instantly transmit at full power.
x Battery level display and low battery alert.
x Battery Save. Automatic function that turns RX power off
at regular intervals. It turns RX power back on when the
radio receives a transmission or is transmitting.
x Key Lock On/Off. Locks the keys to prevent accidental
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