included in the package; any additional or optional accessories are not required for compliance with the guidelines.) Third
party accessories (unless approved by the manufacturer) should be avoided as these might not comply with FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC web site at www.fcc.gov.
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 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.
FCC License Required
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 form #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 GMRS 8-14
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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. Normal GMRS only
radios operate8-14
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at a maximum power of 0.5 watt (500 mill watt) power and have an integral (non-detachable)
antenna.
