Recently I bought a pair of Midland GXT1000VP4 GMRS Two-Way Radios so my wife and I can communicate with each other when she is hiking and I am at our campsite. Now I see that the box says "FCC License Required."Apparently there is a cost of $70 just to submit an application. And I have no idea what the license costs or how long it is good.And it seems that we can't even try out the radios to see if they are suitable for the intended purpose and return them if they are not without paying the FCC a bunch of money. HELP!Can you clue me in as to what I got myself into, what it will cost, and how to avoid paying a bunch of $ to the FCC if we decide these won't be suitable for us?Thanks.

AFAIK the GMRS fee is $70/family for 10 years. And AFAIK this applies for 1 day or 10 years of usage per the rules and frankly I wouldn't even consider attempting to getting any paid fee refunded... You can Google GMRS to confirm. Don't know it these radios will work for your situation due to low power and restricted range like trees and hills,

The cost for the GMRS license is still $70.https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2021/03/new-fcc-license-fees-to-take-effect-april-2021.html

using the GMRS requires a license. and you’re supposed to have the license before using them. you have better odds of winning powerball than getting caught trying out your equipment. however, a GMRS handheld commnicating with another GMRS handhels will have a useful range of several miles over flat terrain with no obstructions..trees, hills, buildings, etc. useful range will dropoff fast in urban, woody or hilly areas. caution: the Family Radio Service (FRS) uses frequencies in the same range as GMRS. your GMRS radios may be able to operate on the FRS frequencies. radios operating on FRS channels must do so at lower power. your GMRS radio may have the option to operate on FRS channels but check your owner’s manual.

I thought it was 80 (Back when I had one) the appliccation cost is the only cost. Fine for not having one 2,000/day

We have a set but don't use them much, several years old Midland brand. Some of the channels on the radios are the lower power channels that do not require a license, use them as you will. Not much range but still useable. Jim.

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NamMedevac_70
Explorer II
Mar 07, 2022
Happy Days. In 1965 I received an FCC license while member of local Civil Air Patrol and an emergency ambulance driver. Good for life and cost me nothing. Still have it in my possession now at 75 young. Those were the days. Cheers to the New Year.
Wadcutter
Nomad
Mar 07, 2022
PastorCharlie wrote:

What are the limits of a "Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit"?
Is authorized to operate any radio station which may be operated by a person holding this class of license. This permit is issued in conformity with Paragraphs 3454 and 3945 of the Radio Regulations, Geneva 1987 and is valid for the lifetime of the holder unless suspended by the FCC.

And exactly what does that have to do with the OP's question or the price of tea in China?
Do you think if the OP had a RP that they'd be asking the question they did?
The RP is not for general use. As I'm sure you must know an RP is for people doing radio repair and maintenance.
PastorCharlie
Explorer
Mar 07, 2022
Wadcutter wrote:
PastorCharlie wrote:

What are the limits of a "Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit"?
Is authorized to operate any radio station which may be operated by a person holding this class of license. This permit is issued in conformity with Paragraphs 3454 and 3945 of the Radio Regulations, Geneva 1987 and is valid for the lifetime of the holder unless suspended by the FCC.

And exactly what does that have to do with the OP's question or the price of tea in China?
Do you think if the OP had a RP that they'd be asking the question they did?
The RP is not for general use. As I'm sure you must know an RP is for people doing radio repair and maintenance.

Wadcutter wrote:
bgum wrote:
What I was asking: His wife could carry the radio and neither transmit unless there is an emergency such as an attack by a rabbit or other aggressive animal.

Only if it's the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog and she does not have the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch.
Tell her not to forget. Count to 3, no more, no less. Three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither count thou two, excepting that thou then proceed to three. Five is right out. Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in My sight, shall snuff it.
ol_Bombero-JC
Explorer
Mar 09, 2022
Wadcutter wrote:
bgum wrote:
What I was asking: His wife could carry the radio and neither transmit unless there is an emergency such as an attack by a rabbit or other aggressive animal.

Only if it's the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog and she does not have the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch.
Tell her not to forget. Count to 3, no more, no less. Three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither count thou two, excepting that thou then proceed to three. Five is right out. Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in My sight, shall snuff it.

Is it OK to "fast forward" (the count) for an encounter with a Rabbaroo -or- a Chupacabra..:)

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NamMedevac_70
Explorer II
Mar 09, 2022
Now it has gone trivial and weird. HO HUM

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