Why You Should Not Bother To Get An FCC GMRS License & Why You SHOULD Bother To Get A GMRS License
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- Опубликовано: 4 мар 2024
- In this video I go over several reasons that many people do not bother to get a GMRS license from the FCC and why they feel that a license from the FCC is nothing more than a scam by an over-reaching government to try to control the population. AND, I go over several reasons that many people do choose to get an FCC GMRS license and why these people feel that a GMRS license or the FCC as a whole is not a scam, and why getting a GMRS license is important. Whether you use a Baofeng UV-5R, or any other Baofeng, or a "real" GMRS radio, these ideas and opinions still apply.
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"Dumpster fire" is a perfect description of the FCC website
A dumpster full of a mixture of gasoline and raw sewage! 🤣
I spent an hour trying to find my license list. Maybe I'm just dumb...
Have you dealt with any other alphabet agencies? They are typically all like that!
Perfect description of any government website really…
Glad I "must" only go there once every decade.
I got my GMRS liscense but I don't bother using my call sign because no one needs to know where I live.
It's true. I use his call sign so people won't know where I live.
Yeah, you really only need to bother with that on a repeater (and even then some repeater operators care more than others) or if you live in a really dense area where stores and stuff use them.
I have a membership to the 2 local radio clubs because I use their repeaters and I want to help pay for the upkeep. I also get to do fun volunteering where we direct traffic for events and I can learn about comms. Got my gmrs too. I also use Randy's repeater linked to zello.
I need to know where you live, I've been trying to reach you about your belt clip's extended warranty.
radio licensing is so much a result of the 50’s and 60’s high trust neighborhoods. back then, there were no south american gangs with wifi jammers robbing entire neighborhoods.
Fun fact. My GMRS 10 year renewal is on the same schedule as my colonoscopy schedule. Coincidence? I think they are somehow related, or at least similar in nature.
Only hams are allowed to talk about colonoscopies!!!
Is that due to the spurious emissions?@@N2YTA
😂
Our politicians don't follow the law and the Constitution, why should we?
I once used that argument to get out of jury duty.
They just vote to change it to suit their needs or their pocket stuffer's needs, so all's fair.
because unlike politicians, we’re held accountable
Truth
I agree but I feel we should all uphold the constitution. And it is our job to make sure our politicians do the same. That’s times here if you ask me they’ve gone mad
I got my GMRS license, thanks to Randy's videos, and now I can legally emit spurious emissions.
I usually don't worry about spurious emissions until after my third cup of coffee.
@@mikeg3754real. Taco Bell hits hard
One thing I can't stand is all these freaking Licenses to do stuff. You need a license to hunt, a license to fish, a license to drive, a license / permit to have a gun, a license to operate a radio, a ticket / fee is you go too fast, or park in the wrong spot, or a tail light is out. it's hard to believe America is Land of the free with all these permits and licenses and fees everywhere.
But you don’t need an ID to elect the “leader of the free world”.
When it comes to fishing and hunting those fees go to supporting the hobby. As for driving that's a big 'well duh', And I want driving regulations, speed isn't the issue it's the differential of speed that is the problem, if I'm doing 70 and you feel like going 40, that's a problem. I want gun ownership controlled. I don't want folks parking so close to corner that it makes it really hard to turn safely, Yeah if your tail lights are out it's a hazard, same with malfunctioning break lights. I will say that in my experience those who put forth your position are those who have issues affording to maintain their vehicles, or are lazy and get offended when they park for their own convenience with no regard for others. Usually the same folks that dump their shopping carts right where they are rather than taking them to the coral.
Some people like to feel like well cared for children. They think of the government as their parental authority.
Once I speed the feed to 1.5 speed, your videos go much better. Ty.
Same
The Shatnerian pace has come to dominate in his videos...
I watch them at 2x speed and I still waste my time hahahaha
😂😂😂😂
After watching this excellent monologue - and I mean that sincerely! - I am reminded of this sage adage: "If you can't pronounce it incorrectly, don't try to pronounce it at all." You, sir, are a youtube gem. (And I mean no offense by that.)
it's an attention getting device, demonstrating his independence without any real risk
'Freedom Speech' is the best speech
Has anyone seen the sheer carnage of operating a baofeng UV5R on GMRS without a license?… Me neither
The old guys on my local repeater would think the world is coming to an end of you don't have a license and call sign!😂
@@daveclark1904I got my license and got on to some of the repeaters in my area.. they really are mostly boring old cranky farts.
Some of the old guys seem to trust the government without question. That's how we got to the point where the government doesn't respect its citizens.
Hi Randy. I moved to the US 20 years ago (I'm British) and I love radio communications in any aspect. I admire the concept that you/we cannot be taxed for using the airwaves.
l also admire you for have a lovely home where you have great reception.I'm now into short wave listening but It's always educational to learn about the other wavebands. I have learnt very much from you, watching your videos over the last few years. Thanks.
Love fish and chips!
@@kd741 Wrapped in newspaper, loads of salt and vinegar. The only way.
I’m a happy ham and GMRS licensee. I love sharing the airways with licensed and non licensed people.
Dealing with the FCC website is a fun afternoon exercise.
I use the license search and the frequency search on the advanced license search all the time. The only thing that doesn't work is the "geosearch" function.
I just had to do it this weekend, I know what you're talking about.
I gave up on it. Following their own directions got me no where. My brother has a gmrs license. Im covered.
Haha, yes indeed! I've spent a few afternoons navigating it for myself and with friends.
I was so proud of myself, and I tried to tell everyone about my gmrs callsign, but everyone ignored me.
I dont need the license because my UV5R identifies as an FRS radio. Come on man...
Who says he identifies as "man" it's very presumptive of you. 😂
Your videos are great!
I did not understand GMRS or why I would want to use it. Your videos have really peaked my interest. I am now have a GMRS license. Me and Several other HAPPY HAMS in my local area are now forming a GMRS club and plan to put up a repeater.
Thaaaaank You, Randy ! You have said all the things I believed all along but hearing it spoken out loud to me IS priceless !
I felt a great disturbance in the Fudd, as if millions of sadhams suddenly cried out in terror an were ignored.
I lol every time I hear or see the term "sad ham" 😂
What channel were they on? No one cares.
Thanks to your channel I decided to get my GMRS license and yes, the website is a dumpster fire. I got it but, had to apply twice and was not approved on one application but was approved on the other. Fortunately I was only charged once. I come here for th honest content. Thanks for what you do and I know you keep on doing what you're doing.
Thank You for another informative video, appreciated here in AK. 👍
Thanks for the video Randy. Certainly made my day.
Thank you for your helpful advice.
I thought the 'Idiots' would be called 'Sad Hams.'
Still learning!
There are many more types of "idiots" than just "sad hams".
No… bootleggers lol
I so love your witty remarks. So true and to the point even though some will still think they are not stupid but in reality they really are.
Had a good laugh! Thanks for the info!
Just make my day. You make me laugh, as always. Keep doing what you do. And for "The Peoples" or "Sad Ham" who don't like it, then too bad> We need more people like you in this crazy world!
Thanx, you saved us $35!
Great video as always thanks mate 👍
I appreciate you pointing out how silly some peoples' worries about FCC actions really are. In South Carolina's coastal area, there is a group that has established a monopoly on GMRS repeaters. They are such control freaks! Not only do they want to know who you are and why you want to be on their repeaters before giving you their blessing, they want to know the names of everyone operating under your license, their relationship to you, and their unit number under your license. I guess they are scared to death that I might allow my girlfriend to talk using my license and the FCC would shut them down over that. 🙄 Even if the FCC cared, they wouldn't go after them, but after me. What makes people so an-l?
Totally agree… listen to the “nets” of the various orgs around the country and… well… some are full of people that want to help and share - i.e, grow the hobby. Others are obviously filled with folks who were award-winning hall monitors in school. Guess the GMRS culture is just a microcosm of the real world😊
If I had to guess at a reason, it might be the demise of the CB band which became a complete circus until nobody except the completely rude and irresponsible even wanted to use it.
Unregulated radio does have a history.
@@audiomaker1- CB is still a good choice for local, short distance comm. SSB is still available for longer contacts.
I’d have to check, but I had heard that there isn’t any distance limit on CB/SSB, anymore, either.
The human condition is really something. I quit trying to figure out my 8 billion (plus) fellow humans quite some time ago. I think it was around 1969 in Vietnam.
So you have a gmrs hoa basically
You never disappoint. Thanks! 😅
Thank you Randy 👍🇺🇲
New viewer here...and due to the way he speaks...describes the techno bable fluently...and hilarity.....i will be a new subscriber and continue to support this content! fantastic!
I love the Subliminal message in the back ground !!!!
Don't get a licence unless you're a matrix agent..
In a weird way, your videos inspired me to mosh through the FCC websites to get my license. But you make very good points.
Feel the same about ham and or any other license gov required or not...how ever just listening is fair. I use a CB to ride the Ionosphere skip scan and listen to the whole world right from my little tiny radio shack , which I hear Radio Shack is making a come back... ....rock on
Well, in spite of all, I got my GMRS license and appreciate your videos that helped me navigate the FCC website. The most important thing I got from you was that patience and persistence is required. Trust me, if an idiot, yet your favorite viewer, like me can do it, anyone can.
Great videos! Thanks Randy
Thanks for posting this 👍🇺🇸👍
Too late got my call sign last week. Thanks Randall.
As a Texan I found that most of the GMRS repeaters, at least the linked ones, cannot be found on repeater databases or at least not free ones, but with a call sign you get access to the repeaters via the network owners
people charge for use of gmrs repeaters?
@@aaronmoore3050nope you just need to register an account and a callsign to access the tones and stuff.
I just did my GMRS license yesterday, and did it on my phone no less. It wasnt that bad.
So, its like a membership to Possum Lodge, except less cool.
Thanks for the vid!
Thank you!!
LOL the baofeng noise at the end was a nice touch.
Your sense of humor is hilarious, never change my friend
Thank you my friend!
So funny 🤣. Great video of yours 🙏
Dude .
The world of CB needs you.
I bought my gmrs just to say i have it and good for 10 years. Your show is amazing as always 🎉
I love your channel, as an Amateur Extra and a GMRS license holder. Not only do I agree with your comments about Hams, and GMRS and even CB users I applaud you for saying it online…
I do wish you spoke a little more normally you cadence sometimes gets a little annoying. You do make me laugh and Laugh out loud…
Thank you for doing this…
😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
I think one of the reasons not to get it is something you mentioned before. I could be wrong, but I thought at one point you said that once "registered" then people can search your call sign and find info on where you live. I know you had a work around website for that, but again - paying more monies. No one wants to have everyone know where they live. I think if the overlords made that a private thing many more people would do it.
Appreciate you and all you provide! New to the hobby and do enjoy your content! 👍
Where do you get you sense of humor? You are hilarious bro! I find myself watching just for the commentary. Good info though.. thanks.. keep it up. You are truly a superstar
Well, I got my slip mostly due to your content. But dumpster fire is an understatement. Thanks for all the great content.
Thanks!
Thank YOU!
Crap this reminds me I am late for my shift at Arby's!!! Lol Another great video my dude. Keep them coming!
"dum-tism". Bruh!! you had me rolling! I appreciate the info though. The sarcasm does make it all go down a bit easier though, and I appreciate that. XD
It’s like you were reading my mind. Thinking to myself at work today….. I wonder if there a good video about getting a gmrs license and bam found your video….. not even a hour old. 🤣
Subscription dumpster fire, so true. Got mine trying to be responsible and proper. But now I scan in my truck and apparently theres and there's some kids on the upper higher power channels in my area....
I use cb radios with a many Fars booster.
Licensing puts you on a list!
Commenting on ScrewTube puts us on a list
So does a social security number, dork
In Europe we have “PMR446” similar to the GMRS tier in the USA… we don’t have to pay anything to use PMR446 or have a license. Same for CB Radio bands
You're limited to 2 watts. So, that makes it more like the FRS not the gmrs
Love your videos
Indeed I did navigate the byzantine FCC website, only to be given an error during payment processing. I had to call them. On that call they asked for my name, email address, phone number, and perhaps more before addressing the issue. The lady was professional but it seemed a bit much to me, given that they were the one with the problem. We had to process the payment in a private browsing tab. I have my permission slip and our overlords are appeased. And I must say the call sign was issued overnight. It did not take days.
I would have never gotten my GMRS license without your guide. The chaos of the FCC website is insane.
Great Video Randy!
Yes it is important to get your licence for the frequencies to be maintained in service. If no one gets their licence it will seem that there is no usage and eventually the frequencies will get assigned to other usages.
The only bummer is how much of a head hake it is to get it and pay for it.
Since FRS shares all the same frequencies except for the repeater inputs I highly doubt the FCC will get rid of public use of those frequencies.
Love your TV screen!
First…. Because that’s what’s important these days.
They required a license for a CB radio, back in the day. Once you could buy one at Kmart and Radio Shack everyone bought one and did not get a license. The FCC gave up and dropped the license. Same thing happened with marine band VHF radios. The same thing will happen with the GMRS radios.
The FCC also dropped the enforcement of analog ham. I read up on it a few years ago, apparently the FCC passed off the ability to enforce analog ham to local law enforcement agencies, and I think that's just so that local emergency services may still use analog ham, that way if you get on the police or fire channels the local law enforcement would have a way to charge a person. And I think that's how we ended up in the situation where the FCC only investigates when interference complaints are made
Yeah, I am one of 10 people, maybe 12 that got the CB license. Still have it somewhere. I think it's KTF4292.
Remember the early cb licenses started with numbers ? Like 9Q..... FCC forgot that all countries must abide by certain starting letters:
US I believe is N, K, W - all US aircraft start with N which is also their radio ID. Anyway FCC had to re-issue all of them.
great video!
Enjoy your content!
Can GMRS go, or step through multiple repeaters to gain distance?
Thanks to anyone answering 😊
No.. At least not without breaking the FCC rules.
Love the Roger beep at the end.
About three years ago, legislation was passed allowing the FCC to charge for a HAM Operators' lic (my understanding is they were free previously). In exchange, the FCC was to make the GMRS Lic free. They immediately implemented the former, and have yet to implement the latter. If there is an argument against following FCC rules, it's that the FCC fails to follow their own rules/laws.
That said... Sure $35 for ten yrs is almost insignificant, and that is EXACTLY the argument for why they shouldn't bother charging for, or providing a GMRS lic at all, as admin costs certainly exceed lic revenue.
The bill required that FCC create a fee structure for all licenses (with some exceptions which don't include amateur radio or GMRS), which meant they were forced to add one for amateur radio. At the same time, they cut the GMRS license fee in half (so it's the same cost as amateur radio). There was never any mandate to eliminate it.
Just putting my tin foil hat on. Perhaps they want to know who has a radio in this day and age off mobile phones and internet, thus concluding that you must be a prepper and when the world goes to hell in a handcart they’ll know where to come to get supplies for their buddies! :-)
@@yakovdavidovich7943 That may be true. However, about 6 months after that legislation passed, I called the FCC. The rep said exactly what I commented (that was their internal interpretation), and went on to say they didn't know when the free lic would actually be implemented. Thanks for your comment, but I stand by my words (which were the FCC's words).
I've been a licensed amateur for 50 some years, there was always a fee.
I love Arby’s!! Keep that machine running!
I was waiting for this one.
I am totally adding "confuculation" to my vernacular. I laughed way too hard at that.
The FCC website is horrific, all the different portals, forms, services etc. It’s horrendously put together, and is so mf complicated.
If you look at Randy's other videos, you would understand that it is particular form of sarcastic public comment, just like the Tee shirts that he wears. I like him!
Holy crap. You’re not kidding about the FCC website, i had to outsmart the site just to complete my transaction
I respect your level of sarcasm. 👊
Educational and entertaining
My response to the FCC GRMS License: I am a war veteran who was an RTO (Radio Telephone Operator) who also held a TOP SECRET clearance. So the FCC is telling me, I am neither trustworthy nor capable of using a GRMS Radio correct;y to communicate with other people? Apparently I was trustworthy and capable in the U. S. Army when I risked my life in serving my country, so why not now? So to the FCC and every uppity HAM Operator who I think had a hand in this, take your GRMS License and put it in a place where the sun don't shine!!!
Well... You mis-spelled GMRS 4 different times.. Sooo maybe the FCC is right?
@@TheNotaRubicon I'm a retired technical writer who types very fast. Do you really think I care? I am also a retired electronic engineer who has worked on everything from medical equipment to spacecraft. Try reading even well-edited articles, test procedures, Qualification Reports, etc, and see if you don't find a mistake or two.
That's why there are erasers on pencils.
As a zoomer who recently got a GMRS permission slip, using the FCC website reminded me of that one time I had to buy stamps at post office.
Lmao. U are 100% correct on the Website. On low power I can't transmit a mile. So I concur. Tks for saying how I feel. Roll Tide
This GMRS license process is painful. Their webpage has had errors loading the page for obtaining your approved license not to mention the mountain of junk to read to find the links, I tell you if not for your easy to follow guide I do not know if many would have had the patience to complete the process.
Thank you.
Well... same Freq for FRS. so... won't be auctioned. ha.
19th Amendment, now that's a good one, and it should be repealed.
What’s funny is just like civil rights, women’s rights, and gay rights all never got the approval of the country but yet they passed it anyways without the support. Somehow we’re represented by our government or something
@@First_name_youtube_doesnt_like If some have "extra rights" then we no longer have, equal rights.
I just convince myself I am using the FRS frequncies.
Australia have an 80 channel, license free UHF citizens band available for anyone to use. You do get everything from traffic control, to truck drivers, 4wd, campers, the whole kit and kaboodle. Repeaters need to be licensed, but they are jammed with people talking on the input.
Can't understand in the "land of the free", why you've got to pay to use air and are limited to a 1/4 of the channels.
I was gonna get the license, but then Mr. Icon said "don't", and therefore I shalln't.
Letting other people decide for you makes you an idiot.
I shan't neither.
The Baby Monitor I just bought required me to get a license. I find that odd. I hate test so I just use your call sign when talking on ham frequencies.
You must teach your baby to say the callsign, so the FCC's don't come after you and kick your door down.
We all do.
@@brockdt I don't think the FCC will bother me and my Baofeng 😎
It was a joke.@@cliffandrews
Excellent points that I completely agree with and I thank you so much. I would like to make one more very good point as to my decision based on my personal opinion of the fact that you and several others have pointed out. Why should I give the FCC any of my money when they cannot even do their job by shutting down CB radio trolls such as Mark Sherman aka mud duck fine tune radio in the New Mexico desert who is the ultimate CB radio troll aggravating every truck driver in America who is operating on frequency 27.185 MHz known as channel 19.? I too also do not require a license to operate on something that is free.. I am a strong supporter of the first amendment, the second amendment , the Fourth amendment, the 13th amendment add even the 19th amendment.
In Indiana don't bother to get any gmrs radio
What are the names of some linear that I should not buy and what watt should I not buy for mobile or Bass home?
I have my gmrs license and here a few reasons not to get one first people can look up your call sign and find out who you are and where you live this happened to me it freaked me out as I like to be anonymous. Number 2 people will start asking to meet in person and want to show you their radio setup and they want to see yours no thanks that's creepy. Number 3 on repeater channels you all you hear is talk about radio and people asking how do I sound and stuff like it sure is windy today.
I managed to walk 3 people through the GMRS sign-up in an evening. One guy was able to go straight through the process without any hiccups. There was an issue with a verification code not going to email for 2 people, but a call to the FCC got a real person who was able to resend the codes on both occasions. These days, web experiences are so streamlined that we take for granted it'll be easy. If you think buying a GMRS license is for you, then don't be discouraged by what you hear about the website before giving it a shot!
Thinking about the FCC website leaves me with the cold sweats, a dry mouth and then I start to shake and then I black out. They really need to fix that.
A few drinks outta do the trick.
Never have I ever thought about paying the government to use my radio.
❤ never 😂
The only reason I got a license is to not piss off the other operators.
before we knew about victim mentality and gatekeeping.