bhaner
Active Member
After the new years run thread requirements I started looking into race radios again.
A little frustrating after I just got licensed and installed a GMRS radio for the East-West run. But no problem.
I have many friends who are licensed HAM radio operators. When I said something you would think that I pissed in their corn flakes. Not sure what the beef is... But...
They gave me a quick rundown... Not sure how much is good info...
- Race Radios use commercial frequencies
- You must have a commercial, business license (PLMR License) from the FCC that says you have explicit rights to the frequency that you are using, from the geographical area that you are using it.
- PLMR Licenses are only good for a 75 mile radius to cover the area that your business operates.
- A HAM radio license does not cover usage of a Race Radio. Nor does a GMRS license.
It looks to me (Reading their websites) like PCI and Rugged Radios paid for some frequencies. They are allowing their users to use those frequencies. Is it that simple? Good to go as long as you use one of their radios?
A little frustrating after I just got licensed and installed a GMRS radio for the East-West run. But no problem.
I have many friends who are licensed HAM radio operators. When I said something you would think that I pissed in their corn flakes. Not sure what the beef is... But...
They gave me a quick rundown... Not sure how much is good info...
- Race Radios use commercial frequencies
- You must have a commercial, business license (PLMR License) from the FCC that says you have explicit rights to the frequency that you are using, from the geographical area that you are using it.
- PLMR Licenses are only good for a 75 mile radius to cover the area that your business operates.
- A HAM radio license does not cover usage of a Race Radio. Nor does a GMRS license.
It looks to me (Reading their websites) like PCI and Rugged Radios paid for some frequencies. They are allowing their users to use those frequencies. Is it that simple? Good to go as long as you use one of their radios?