GMRS users

[GEETCH]

I recently got my GMRS license as well, received my radio in the mail this week, will be installed soon(ish), and have GMRS hand helds.

Yes the FCC requires a license for a GMRS radio due to power. The GMRS radio uses the same channels (frequencies) as a FRS radio, the cheap ones from walmart for example.

with that said, there is no honest way to really determine what kind of equipment you are using. so the people who are not licensed for GMRS and still using it (which I don't condone personally, hence i got my license) if they are not being an ass, jamming the comms or interfering with emergency comms there wont be an issue.

Now some groups, like official Jeep Jamboree require both the GMRS radios and license.

its not that expensive, its good for ten years and will save any possible hassle to just get the license.

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[Barnaby’sdad]

So I registered, got my frn and green light. At What point do I pay and get a call sign?

I paid after I completed the registration and received the green light. Their system treats it as an invoice/bill that you have to locate in the billing portion of your account and pay. It’s not a remotely intuitive process.

I’d try to talk you through it, but I ended up figuring out that portion via trial and error and dumb luck. Fumbled around in there for longer than I’d care to admit (their FAQ is absolutely useless).

I never saw an option to add a call sign. That was blank in the application that I submitted, The call sign blank in my license was completed with some random characters that I’ll never use because I won’t remember them. Something asinine like KK5BV….as if you’re going to use that in a radio exchange.

Completely garbage system that’s not remotely user friendly that only the government could cook up.

As was mentioned a bit earlier in the thread though…If you haven’t paid…your application isn’t complete.

 

[JTenn]

I paid after I completed the registration and received the green light. Their system treats it as an invoice/bill that you have to locate in the billing portion of your account and pay. It’s not a remotely intuitive process.

I’d try to talk you through it, but I ended up figuring out that portion via trial and error and dumb luck. Fumbled around in there for longer than I’d care to admit (their FAQ is absolutely useless).

I never saw an option to add a call sign. That was blank in the application that I submitted, The call sign blank in my license was completed with some random characters that I’ll never use because I won’t remember them. Something asinine like KK5BV….as if you’re going to use that in a radio exchange.

Completely garbage system that’s not remotely user friendly that only the government could cook up.

As was mentioned a bit earlier in the thread though…If you haven’t paid…your application isn’t complete.

Thanks. I figured I'd wait a day or so to see if it will eventually give me the option to pay. That's what's not happening. I imagine once I pay it gives me a call sign.

 

[ArmyMP]

Thanks. I figured I'd wait a day or so to see if it will eventually give me the option to pay. That's what's not happening. I imagine once I pay it gives me a call sign.

Yep. Once it's approved you will get your calls ignored

 

[JTenn]

Thanks. I figured I'd wait a day or so to see if it will eventually give me the option to pay. That's what's not happening. I imagine once I pay it gives me a call sign.

Well I've tried several times throughout the day to pay my dues. Got the exact result I expected to get, absolutely nothing. Screw it, I'm done. Things this simple just shouldn't be this complicated. Anyway, I'll be sending smoke signals on the trail since I don't want to be in violation of the almighty communications authority. ?

 

[Radio Guy]

Well I've tried several times throughout the day to pay my dues. Got the exact result I expected to get, absolutely nothing. Screw it, I'm done. Things this simple just shouldn't be this complicated. Anyway, I'll be sending smoke signals on the trail since I don't want to be in violation of the almighty communications authority. ?

If you haven't tried to abandon your original license attempt and start from scratch, do that and pay close attention to any links for payment.

 

[sarguy1941]

CORES is where you do the payment which is different from ULS

 

[JTenn]

CORES is where you do the payment which is different from ULS

Yeah that's where I've been. Click on frn financial or whatever it's called and no records found. But when I click on manage frn, there I am. I have the green light but there are just no records or payment options.

 

[sarguy1941]

OK. I had a similar issue with a friends ham one and he ended up calling.

 

[JTenn]

OK. I had a similar issue with a friends ham one and he ended up calling.

Maybe I'll try to call next week.

 

[Boatsnjeep]

Go here to apply for the actual license

https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsEntry/licManager/login.jsp

You'll need the FRN you registered from the CORES sight. Then after you fill it out you have to go back to CORES to pay the fee.

 

[bvrballs]

So, GMRS does not allow, and no radios support, encryption. What you are doing is using ctcss to only hear other people using the same code. It does not prevent anyone not using a ctcss from hearing what you are saying, but rather prevents you from hearing if the channel is currently in use and you possibly interfering in someone else's communication. I have used ctcss codes in HAM radio when I know that anyone else using the same frequency is miles away and I'm talking to people very close. Using one at Disneyland is a bad idea.

I have a HAM license as well as GMRS.

BTW, I use my GMRS call anytime I am broadcasting higher than 500mw.

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