If everyone using them had a GMRS license (one license covers the family) you could probably get away with using GMRS frequencies, but not FRS. Some part 90 radios were certified for part 95 as well, mostly Kenwood I think. Motorola radios were not part 95 certified usually because of the digital capabilities (MDC, STAR) and Motorola didn't want to sell cheap radios, they're a bit greedy and wanted the big bucks from commercial. Of course, that doesn't stop some of us from using them anyway.
In the end, it's up to you, but I would say no to FRS. An alternative may be to find some cheap MURS radios. They are license free and I think they're allowed up to 2 watts as opposed to the 500mw FRS. Also, if they are using bubble pack FRS radios on a channel higher than 7, chances are (if they are made within the last few years) they are just as powerful as the LMR radios. The only difference is usually the antenna, they probably have the equivalent to a stubby uhf antenna on the LMR radios, which does make a difference in range. I really do not think it would help the range too much, unless you're talking about using mobiles, then I would definitely say no to doing it. Jeff, KB1SPH / WQEX694 -------------------------------------------------- From: "Chris Curtis" <demo...@rollanet.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 8:29 PM To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] question for commercial radio shops > I pastor a motorcycle ministry and have no problem saying no to illegal or > "fringe" "favors" from fellow church members. > > I also try to help them find a "legal" solution to whatever > problem/project > they have. > > Good luck > > Kb0wlf > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- >> buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of KD5SFA >> Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 7:24 PM >> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: [Repeater-Builder] question for commercial radio shops >> >> If a person whom you knew and is involved in a number >> of church youth camps activities asked you to program >> FRS frequencies into a 4w UHF HT type accepted for LMR >> would you do so ? It would only be for extended range >> at camp. >> >> My gut is to tell him no... >> >> Sorry for the slightly off topic post....I just need a >> little extra thought on the subject... >> >> Bad thing is the person asking is the captain of my >> Volunteer FD. >> >> 73, >> Jon >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2962 - Release Date: >> 07/13/10 06:36:00 > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
