York County Emergency Communication Team
The General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
A valuable tool for emergency situations where immediate coordination and information sharing are crucial, such as during natural disasters, power outages, or other emergencies. By equipping yourself with a GMRS radio and understanding its operation, you can enhance your preparedness and contribute to effective emergency response efforts.
When applying for a General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) license with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), you agree to several important conditions:
-Compliance with Regulations: You must adhere to all FCC rules and regulations governing GMRS operations. This includes operating within the designated frequencies and adhering to power limits.
-Licensing Requirements: You agree to operate only on frequencies for which you are authorized and to use the radio equipment in accordance with the technical standards specified by the FCC. $35 fee, no test, with assigned call sign if you are 18 years or older and not a representative of a foreign government. If you receive a license, any family member, regardless of age, can operate GMRS stations and units within the licensed system.
-Identification: You are required to identify your station using the call sign issued by the FCC at the beginning and end of each communication, and at least once every 15 minutes during a conversation.
-Radio Operation: You agree to use GMRS frequencies only for personal or business communications, not for commercial purposes or public safety operations, which are reserved for other types of communication services.
-Responsibility for Equipment: You are responsible for ensuring that the radio equipment you use meets FCC specifications and does not cause interference to other communications.
-Updating Information: You must inform the FCC of any changes to your address or other contact information associated with your license.
By agreeing to these terms, you help maintain orderly and interference-free GMRS communications, ensuring effective and reliable use of the service for you and others.
For more information contact: Neil K1NBT - k1nbt@yahoo.com
Sponsored by YCEMA - 149 Jordan Springs Rd , Alfred, US 04002
Dave KB1HUU drfrancoeur@yorkcountymaine.gov
