It says it's not required to get a license by the FCC, but is it still recommended to get one nonetheless?
1076967
Unless you are using an extremely large number of these units it should not be a concern.
345124
Part 97.401(a) of the Federal Code of Regulations: Primarily, it authorizes any use of radio technology for the "immediate safety of human life and immediate protection of property," regardless of all other FCC regulations, when no alternative is available. Otherwise, yes a license is required.
732389
You must obtain a license from the FCC to transmit on the GMRS frequencies. Some people operate on these frequencies illegally, but there is a risk being discovered and fined by the FCC. There are users that take it upon themselves to monitor these frequencies and, as part of their hobby, are willing and able to seek out and report abusers. Use of the radio spectrum requires cooperation, courtesy, and compliance with the laws and regulations.
778219
Yes, you need at minimum a technicial-class licence. That will give you a small spectrum for voice use and a small spectrum for Morse. A general-class will give you more of the spectrum to use.
1215525
Can you please not call this a talky? You do know this requires a ham license?
1974708
No, but you can't use it until you are properly licensed. Trying to transmit without a license gets you into serious trouble. You will stick out like a sore thumb and you will be caught.
2157446
If you have authorization it requires FCC approval. You also have to program it to do so.
1009054
I didn't. There isn't any reason to. It is to low in power to worry about FCC regulations. It even works with out power just not as well.
1913941
Yes, in the U.S. you will need at least a Technician Class Amateur Radio License.
778221
This radio operates on amateur radio frequencies. So, yes you would be required to have the necessary Amateur radio license to use on those freqs. However, the radio may be converted to operate on CB radio frequencies. Technically though this radio is illegal to use on the CB bands as it puts out higher power than allowed by FCC. So, use at your own risk!
2281655
to broadcast technically yes but you can listen to things in your home and most of the laws are only enforced if you cause a problem so as long as your not doing anything stupid you realty don't need the license. but if you want it go on arrl org to find a local place that does the test you can and you learn about cool stuff when you do. there are free practice tests online and study guides to help you pass the tests too so it only costs the cost of the test if you use your internet.
1450012
Yes, you need an amateur radio license. I hope these people didn't mislead you and cost you a huge fine.
251876
It is illegal to transmit with this radio without an amateur radio technical class license. However, what many people don't understand is "there is no benefit to this radio over a hybrid GMRS/FRS handy" for an unlicensed radio operator. Moreover you shouldn't be fooled by the "high power" models of these radios. The only thing the high power versions are good for, is keeping your hands warm!
1169085
Continuous broadcasting is specifically prohibited by the FCC rules covering this device. So the answer is NO.
123588
Yes you need a license to transmit. You do not need a license to use as a Walkie talkie
509058
I'm not sure what FCC ID is?Once figured out how to program the remote. It has worked really well. No problems at all!
1578161
The UV-B5 is not approved for commercial use in the US; it's sold for amateur licensee use, though it will transmit outside of the amateur bands. There is one cheap Baofeng model that has FCC approval for land mobile use, which includes public safety and business radios. But that still needs a license. I don't know if that unit is approved for the General Mobile Radio Service, which is a sort of 460 MHz licensed CB band, but that's probably the most apprpriate category. Family Radio Service is unlicensed 460 MHz but the power limits are lower than this radio supports.