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/FRS
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.
Licensing Information
USA
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 from #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 GMRS8-14
th
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 GMRS communication. Normal GMRS only radios
operate 8-14th at a maximum power of 0.5 watt power and have an integral (non-detachable) antenna.
Canada
Use of Pofung radio in Canada is subject to the rules & regulations of FCC.FCC requires no license when operated
in Canada. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by PO FUNG COMPANY may void the user authority
granted by the IC/FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with IC/FCC requirements,
transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified as technically
qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified
by an organization representative of the user of those services. Replacement of any transmitter component
(crystal, semiconductor, etc) not authorized by the IC/FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate IC/
FCC rules.
Note:
Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to government
regulations and may be prohibited.
Initial setup Safety Information
The following safety precautions should always be observed during operation, service and repair of this
equipment.
• Qualified technicians shall service this equipment only.
• Do not modify the radio for any reason.
• Only use the company supplied or approved batteries and chargers.
• Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your
skin, a minor burn can result.
• Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with explosive and flammable materials.
