Militia Radio Frequencies
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Militia Radio Frequencies
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#2> MURS is the longest range VHF radio service that can be legally utilized by anyone without the need for a radio license.
The operator does not need a license, but I believe that the radio must be certified for MURS operation. The Baofeng UV-5R is not [1]. It is certified under Part 90. MURS requires certification under Part 95.
[1] http://www.gordonwestradioschool.com/attachments/FCC_Part_90...
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#3I've been following the latest standoff pretty closely, as it's only a couple of hours east of Bend. It's pretty interesting to see the different subsets of people involved, including the lot this article kind of touches on, who seem to like to play "army guys". Scary, too.
I like the quote at the end:
“Patriot: the person who can holler the loudest without knowing what he is hollering about.” -Mark Twain
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#4> MURS is the longest range VHF radio service that can be legally utilized by anyone without the need for a radio license. The operator does not need a license, but I believe that the radio must be certified for MURS operation. The Baofeng UV-5R is not [1]. It is certified under Part 90. MURS requires certification under Part 95. [1] http://www.gordonwestradioschool.com/attachments/FCC_Part_90...
In addition, GMRS requires an FCC license.[1] Just because the Baofeng allows you to access the frequencies doesn't mean that you can legally transmit on them. I wonder if this is their Capone-tax-evasion-style Achilles' heel. Enforce those FCC regs! :P
[1]: https://www.fcc.gov/general/general-mobile-radio-service-gmr...
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#5For SHTF or remote rural use, I would use the FRS frequencies. No license required, but the Baofengs do transmit above the .25W power max. Oh well.
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#6For SHTF or remote rural use, I would use the FRS frequencies. No license required, but the Baofengs do transmit above the .25W power max. Oh well.
I guess in case of SHTF radio frequency legality won't matter anymore.
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#7> MURS is the longest range VHF radio service that can be legally utilized by anyone without the need for a radio license. The operator does not need a license, but I believe that the radio must be certified for MURS operation. The Baofeng UV-5R is not [1]. It is certified under Part 90. MURS requires certification under Part 95. [1] http://www.gordonwestradioschool.com/attachments/FCC_Part_90...
To my knowledge you are correct. Although I kind of hope the rules get reworked a little. As a public service volunteer, it would be beneficial to be able to operate on many services with one radio, and many modern radios are capable of being "good citizens" on multiple services simultaneously.
(For example, we operate on Part 90, but may interact with members of the public who are carrying a Part 95 radio. Luckily as a ham, I believe I can at least operate my Part 90 radio on Part 97 bands.)
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#8Why call them militia-patriots when they're domestic terrorists?
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#9> (obscured by the upper receiver of the assault weapon)
You mean the stock of the semi-automatic rifle which happens to be scary and black?
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#10Why call them militia-patriots when they're domestic terrorists?
Because until a group does or plans/encourages something like the Oregon takeover or the Nevada standoff they aren't really much more than a particularly pessimistic neighborhood watch with a penchant for guns and a bit of dress up.