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Post by Unnamed on Dec 18, 2001 13:04:17 GMT -5
does higher power mean anything more than just more range?
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Post by Locutus on Dec 18, 2001 15:28:52 GMT -5
Yep, just more range. The reason you need an operators license to legally operate it, is because of the limited freq that FRS uses, if everyone had a 5 mile range FRS, pretty soon they may become unusable because of all of the cross traffic. We have trouble using our FRS's as it is at one field we play at because there is a horse track nearby, and some home construction. I cant imagine how much more interfence we might have if all of the FRS's had 5 mile range capability.
So licensing cuts down on the people using them...
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Post by Unnamed on Dec 18, 2001 19:39:57 GMT -5
but you cant get like turned down for a liscence right? Since 5 mile radios are still easily available (best buy) I wouldnt think it would do much to stunt the growth of them. I mean they arent as well know as like the motorola talkabouts but they are still easy to get.
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Post by Locutus on Dec 18, 2001 22:31:06 GMT -5
Sure you can get turned down, if you don't pass the test. That alone would deter a lot of people, its not really worth the trouble.
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Post by Unnamed on Dec 19, 2001 18:37:13 GMT -5
a test? wtf could they test you on?
True or False- You should use your radio to break the law
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Post by Robo on Dec 19, 2001 21:07:23 GMT -5
I have nothing else to say, i dont know but the guy at dick's basically said i dont need to worry about getting the license. he just said your supposed to get one.
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Post by Locutus on Dec 19, 2001 21:49:20 GMT -5
guy at thingy's.. lmao.. what kind of store you shopping at?!? ;D
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Post by Minky on Dec 19, 2001 22:35:13 GMT -5
Uh oh, the board censor bot strikes again!
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Post by Locutus on Dec 19, 2001 22:58:11 GMT -5
Actually, for the GRMS License, it doesn't look like you have to take a test, but you have to fill out several forms and pay $75. www.pe.net/~atd/fcc605.htmThere is the process if interested.
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Post by Unnamed on Dec 20, 2001 19:10:59 GMT -5
Thats kinda Bullsh!t. 75 bucks?
Anyone looking for a cool song download Wyclef Jean- Perfect Gentleman
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Post by SickPointe on Dec 21, 2001 8:11:18 GMT -5
A better song would be "Louder Then Words"- Against All Authority
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