Bus Car Mobile Mini Radio FM Transmitter Transceiver Walkie Talkie Radio Team Group Calling Mobile Audio Devices BJ-218

from David

This is not a review of the operation of the radio. I don't own one. This is an advisory. The operation of this radio (transmitting) requires the possession of an FCC issued Amateur Radio Operator license. Please research becoming an Amateur Radio Operator.

from Hammer

Amateur frequencies are 144.000 to 148.000 mhz also 420.000 to 450.000 mhz which this radio is fully capable of transmitting on. If you transmit on those frequencies without a license, you absolutely will be subject to up to a $10,000 fine. Legally commercial radios are not able to be field progr...

from Radio

You must have a FCC licence to operate this device

from Santa9999

There is no FCC certification listed for this radio (i.e. under 47CFR Part 2) as is customary in advertisements for this kind of radio, and there is no statement warning that an FCC license is required to operate this radio, as is certainly the case if the advertised specs are accurate. Without...

from Me

Above reviewer has made factually incorrect statements. GMRS requires a license that currently costs $70, perhaps he meant FRS. Business use does not require individuals to be licensed, but the business needs to have one and you must remain on the frequency assigned to the business by the FCC.