JohninSD wrote:
GMRS radios require a license - $85.00 for 5 years. Most people don't bother - but don't get caught - FCC fines can be quite high.
See:
Part 95 FCC RegulationsThe administrative forfeiture for unauthorized operation is $4,000 for each offense.
See:
Forfeiture ProceedingsThere are a few of the GMRS channels that are designated as
Repeater Pairs. Just because you don't hear anything on a GMRS frequency, doesn't mean that frequency is not in use; it could be the input frequency for one of the repeaters and you could be causing interference even if the repeater is 100 miles away.