Why You Should Not Bother To Get An FCC GMRS License & Why You SHOULD Bother To Get A GMRS License

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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[@Lyudtaru]

Half of your video is a bunch of nonsence. Why cant you cut the crap and get to the video? Also why do we have to listen to you in a 2.5x speed.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

I make my videos the way I make them, not the way you think i should make them. If this makes you sad, you should go away.

[@Robert_H_Diver]

Found the SAD HAM.

[@robertwynn7686]

Lol sad ham😂

[@CThomasBeer]

There it is... point and laugh... works every time.

[@flyfisherman3649]

You don’t have to listen to shit, you don’t like listening just move on.

[@chrishibbing]

"Dumpster fire" is a perfect description of the FCC website

[@grigorirasputin5020]

A dumpster full of a mixture of gasoline and raw sewage! 🤣

[@Dan007UT]

I spent an hour trying to find my license list. Maybe I'm just dumb...

[@chrissewell1608]

Have you dealt with any other alphabet agencies? They are typically all like that!

[@Secret_Squirrel747]

Perfect description of any government website really…

[@shebangbinbash1776]

Glad I "must" only go there once every decade.

[@bybikenw7928]

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.

[@N2YTA]

Only hams are allowed to talk about colonoscopies!!!

[@mikeg3754]

Is that due to the spurious emissions?@@N2YTA

[@musicman1eanda]

😂

[@jpdoc5722]

🤣

[@TheresOnlyOneWayToRock]

Our politicians don't follow the law and the Constitution, why should we?

[@N2YTA]

I once used that argument to get out of jury duty.

[@turn-n-burn1421]

They just vote to change it to suit their needs or their pocket stuffer's needs, so all's fair.

[@yahdood6015]

because unlike politicians, we’re held accountable

[@Miniscapes515]

Truth

[@Ben-vu4qf]

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

[@richardbarber4380]

I got my GMRS liscense but I don't bother using my call sign because no one needs to know where I live.

[@TafferBoyElvis]

It's true. I use his call sign so people won't know where I live.

[@kidthorazine]

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.

[@wannabecarguy]

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.

[@creepin9928]

I need to know where you live, I've been trying to reach you about your belt clip's extended warranty.

[@aaronmoore3050]

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.

[@OverlandOne]

I got my GMRS license, thanks to Randy's videos, and now I can legally emit spurious emissions.

[@mikeg3754]

I usually don't worry about spurious emissions until after my third cup of coffee.

[@PROFESSIONALCRASHOUT]

@@mikeg3754real. Taco Bell hits hard

[@freedomfighter8588]

Once I speed the feed to 1.5 speed, your videos go much better. Ty.

[@younggavi3738]

Same

[@yakovdavidovich7943]

The Shatnerian pace has come to dominate in his videos...

[@MisterTwister55]

I watch them at 2x speed and I still waste my time hahahaha

[@jonsimmons5041]

😂😂😂😂

[@hyperlogos]

You can get the same info lots of places, the reason you watch this guy is the humor

[@Commodium]

Has anyone seen the sheer carnage of operating a baofeng UV5R on GMRS without a license?… Me neither

[@daveclark1904]

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!😂

[@danielshcherbakov3728]

@@daveclark1904I got my license and got on to some of the repeaters in my area.. they really are mostly boring old cranky farts.

[@jasonj5641]

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.

[@DJ29Joesph]

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.

[@kenjohnston2426]

But you don’t need an ID to elect the “leader of the free world”.

[@bigal1004]

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.

[@jasonj5641]

Some people like to feel like well cared for children. They think of the government as their parental authority.

[@hehaheadshot97]

It's important to balance safety and freedom. There's some truly degenerate nitwits who cannot acquire a driver's license and thankfully cannot drive on the road (or at least not for long before getting consequences). If you support that level of anarchy, you have way too much faith in the good of the people and are ignorant to the lengths people will go to satisfy their needs and greed.

[@bluflaam777LSA]

Do you remember when a car had to pull over and yield right-of-way to a horse? If they didn't it would be too dangerous for everyone. Of course you don't, you'd be dead by now. But there was a reason for that. There were more horses/carriages on the 'road' than motor cars. But now there are more motor cars than horses...period. Now it's flip flopped, and horses have to stay to the right in heavy traffic areas because it would be dangerous. Rules usually are for safety but can also be to avoid confusion. 4-way stop? I love my freedom, but also understand that rules and orders need to be had as well. I have them in my house to keep the rug rats in line...just because I'm a narcissistic a-hole? Maybe, but also to teach the wee ones how to conduct themselves in a populous society...and to not be like their narcissistic father. As for guns, I trained young on how to use a rifle safely. I learned to shoot a 22 when I was 5yrs old and went from there. By the time I was 12 I'd gotten formal training in conservation, hunting, driving rec vehicles, boating and had 'permits' to prove so. I didn't need them. But it proved that I, at the very least, had some sort of training. (It allowed me to get licenses that I would otherwise have to had waited until I was 16 or 18.)

[@jkholley1118]

I dont need the license because my UV5R identifies as an FRS radio. Come on man...

[@richardmillican7733]

Who says he identifies as "man" it's very presumptive of you. 😂

[@hyperlogos]

Unfortunately your UV5R has a detachable antenna, so the FCC is intolerant of its self-identification. Fortunately they also aren't running around hassling people for that, so it won't matter. Don't forget to limit power as well if you want to actually use that excuse, though

[@briantalley8415]

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.)

[@bigal1004]

it's an attention getting device, demonstrating his independence without any real risk

[@k6usy]

Dealing with the FCC website is a fun afternoon exercise.

[@spaceflight1019]

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.

[@N2YTA]

I just had to do it this weekend, I know what you're talking about.

[@DesertRat.45]

I gave up on it. Following their own directions got me no where. My brother has a gmrs license. Im covered.

[@waylonk2453]

Haha, yes indeed! I've spent a few afternoons navigating it for myself and with friends.

[@aaronmoore3050]

I was so proud of myself, and I tried to tell everyone about my gmrs callsign, but everyone ignored me.

[@craigdavidson2977]

'Freedom Speech' is the best speech

[@hipal2271]

I’m a happy ham and GMRS licensee. I love sharing the airways with licensed and non licensed people.

[@clayhughes3263]

I am an online psycholologist and also work part time at Arby’s, and I approve of this video.

[@DM-qm5sc]

I felt a great disturbance in the Fudd, as if millions of sadhams suddenly cried out in terror an were ignored.

[@orilion1820]

I lol every time I hear or see the term "sad ham" 😂

[@Milkman3572000]

What channel were they on? No one cares.

[@WW_SHTFF_WW]

I thought the 'Idiots' would be called 'Sad Hams.' Still learning!

[@terryjwood]

There are many more types of "idiots" than just "sad hams".

[@shawnsanborn2057]

No… bootleggers lol

[@dmulkearns]

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… 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 Update 6/2/24 I have gotten used to your cadence and enjoy it now for the theatrical effect on the topic…

[@london19657]

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.

[@kd741]

Love fish and chips!

[@josephschmeggins6311]

@@kd741 Wrapped in newspaper, loads of salt and vinegar. The only way.

[@andrewh3270]

Born free taxed to death!!to many fees and license fees now!!

[@HelplessTeno]

"If enough people don't pay the fee to use GMRS, the free GMRS network might go away" - Sounds like it ain't free to me. Sounds like infringement.

[@yahdood6015]

Irresponsible advice. A profound lack of spoon holding and hand feeding. Encouraging independent thought is a dangerous threat to our democracy.

[@joeblow8593]

Thanx, you saved us $35!

[@shep6123]

I just wondering that the FCC asked permission from God who created the heaven and earth that it’s that they can make money off of it did they get permission from God to make money off of it? I just wondered.

[@nc4te]

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.

[@PROFESSIONALCRASHOUT]

Because the air is free? lol. They have some thing like “we need proof you use the airwaves or else we would shut them down. They are expensive” like the air is free.

[@bruehlt]

Your background picture should have shown FJB sniffing Zelensky's hair - since he has such an affinity to sniff people.

[@michaelroot6064]

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.

[@patrickgray4444]

I'm old enough to remember when the CB craze took off, (that old huh?) and with every CB Mobile radio and walkie-talkie was a pre-printed FCC form you sent with a check to the FCC licensing Bureau to Gettysburg, PA along with $5.00 for processing fee. They also instructed applicants to use their initials with their zip code and a "K" prefix while awaiting their license. The bureaucratic system got overloaded in short order, and the FCC Overlords suspended CB licensing requirements in short order. And that's the way it has been ever since, 50 years and running.

[@Malikyte13]

And that's the way it should be. The FCC clearly doesn't care about unlicensed users anyway, but they won't get rid of the license (and accompanying fee) because the government is loathe to stop stealing our money.

[@chuckfinley3152]

Why even bother paying taxes?

[@GF_Burke]

Well... same Freq for FRS. so... won't be auctioned. ha.

[@rocketappliantist4969]

I just use whatever frequency I want on any wattage I want. Licenses are a scam, why would I give someone money for permission to use waves? How about they pay me money!

[@jasonj5641]

Some people like to feel like well cared for children. They think of the government as their parental authority.

[@fyahoo]

Hey Randitto. I really think you should get your ham license.

[@threadripper979]

I've been telling him the same thing.

[@imystery4454]

He already has it lol.

[@UltraDude2000]

The FCC website is horrific, all the different portals, forms, services etc. It’s horrendously put together, and is so mf complicated.

[@bobinmontana777]

I still find it stupid that FRS uses the same frequencies as GMRS. OH, but the FCC overlords let us use more power, isn’t than kind of them?

[@hyperlogos]

They gave it a different name because it's slightly less confusing to do so. Using the same frequencies means being able to communicate between low power and high power HTs. They make you get a license to use the higher power radios because they have enough power to cause problems for other people, and getting a license makes it easier to find you. To me the only goofy part is the filing fee, making us pay and then clearly not spending any money on the website since it was invented is abusive

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

I'm not getting a license, don't need no stinking gmrs badges.

[@frontporchswingin1359]

Yeah we don't need no stinking badges😅 Vamanos

[@Sam-ls4no]

From the Vatican

[@dansuttle8977]

​@@Sam-ls4noyeah, the UN.. the Vax ppl.

[@roadrnr21]

I’m fly a drone without “registering” it, I won’t get some permission slip to use free airwaves. FFCC

[@porterdalejeep]

First…. Because that’s what’s important these days.

[@glasslinger]

Your cynical view of the FCC is not warranted. Note that without the FCC the airwaves would be jammed with idiots transmitting all over the place. Possibly the fees charged are too high but that is solved by voting rather than whining and disobedience.

[@markcarney2769]

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!

[@edwardknudsen4806]

Well, I got my slip mostly due to your content. But dumpster fire is an understatement. Thanks for all the great content.

[@ddouglas3687]

I use cb radios with a many Fars booster. Licensing puts you on a list!

[@YTsux24-7]

Commenting on ScrewTube puts us on a list

[@WaxeyStache]

So does a social security number, dork

[@Malikyte13]

If you're not already on a list, you're living a boring life.

[@BrianNC81]

If your using simplex on handheld radios, nobody will know the difference between you talking on a fancy 5w GMRS radio vs. a 2w FRS license free radio on the same frequency. Both have minimal amount of "fars". I would only bother to use a GMRS call sign on repeaters.

[@Tenacious21]

I'm never disappointed by the Spurious Opinions in the comments section :)

[@DuanDao]

Holy crap. You’re not kidding about the FCC website, i had to outsmart the site just to complete my transaction

[@cliffandrews]

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.

[@brockdt]

You must teach your baby to say the callsign, so the FCC's don't come after you and kick your door down.

[@dansuttle8977]

We all do.

[@cliffandrews]

@@brockdt I don't think the FCC will bother me and my Baofeng 😎

[@brockdt]

It was a joke.@@cliffandrews

[@EquipaPatriot]

I'm definitely encouraged to give the middle finger to the FCC and other tattle tail ham radio operators and broadcast on ham and GMRS without a license.

[@motodad1753]

I’m not telling the FCC about my boof whang. And I’m not telling the ATF about my NFA items. Free men don’t ask.

[@grigorirasputin5020]

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?

[@66skybluepony]

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😊

[@audiomaker1]

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.

[@TheFirefishe]

@@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.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

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.

[@ethansmith9065]

So you have a gmrs hoa basically

[@markcarney2769]

That Tee shirt your're wearing is how I have interacted with people all of my life. ( Some People) That ask for my opinion, don't like it when I give them a "Frank" answer. They become ( Confuckulated)

[@PulpyFlesh]

These days, I, like most adults have navigated many websites. No joke, the FCC website is by far THE WORST I’ve ever seen.

[@HNXMedia]

Note: There are some fine people who work at Arby's who are not "some people." However, others are.

[@idahoron]

Is the GMRS license page in the same government page that has the congress insider traiding licenses? Asking for a friend.

[@dansuttle8977]

Yes but by the same UN that handed out the needles for all those little pin cussions 😂😂

[@JoniSarahDuflo]

Up till 2016 I had been a Ham radio operator (KA8WBN) for ten plus years. Unfortunately, I allowed my ticket to go to the wayside. I am again Applying for a new Ham radio ticket and perhaps getting my old call sign back. with that said, I am wondering just what GMRS radio is and what good it is in the Ham Radio operation. I hear all this jargon about GMRS and another non licensed (Which I assume is Walky-Talky) radio. if they both use the same frequencies why does one need Licensing for GMRS radio? Please wake me up to understand what everyone is talking about. I realize many things have changed in the Ham Radio art , but I have never heard of GMRS until now.

[@micwell2247]

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

[@PsychopathicBob1]

F the Government if they were doing their jobs correctly. We The People wouldn't be 36 Trillion dollars in DEBT. Thank you mighty over loads. What ever happened to the land of the FREE?

[@get__some]

living the illusion. there has almost always been people calling the shots about what goes on here since it was brutally taken from the native Americans

[@k5blaze84]

Yeah so many people get the fcc mixed up with the atf and think they'll kick in your dog and shoot your door.

[@jonathandavenport1172]

Got a lulz out of that

[@dflynn2499]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jeff95050]

And then eat your doughnuts.

[@bobbybyrne4415]

😂😂😂

[@RealBenAnderson]

OK I'm home from a brutal shift making seasoned curly fries to share my opinion as someone with a Theoretical Degree in Psycholology. You are incorrect about the FCCs never enforcing GMRS licensing laws. Just last night I took a chance and pressed the PTTs button on my new Boofwang while accidentally on a GMRS frequency. My home was immediately raided by tenteen FCCs SWAT officers armed with full-automatic clipboards. They tied my hands with Yaesu programming cables and hauled me off to Guantanamo where I was killed. I am sending this comment from the Great Beyond. Xenu says "hi."

[@JasonKanigan]

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.

[@DP69264]

I did it for some dumb reason, I wouldn't do it again. Don't have a need to use repeaters, shoulda kept my $35.

[@Verb130]

I got my GRMS license, but the FCC did not make it easy with their poorly made webpage.

[@leewang6686]

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.

[@mikenewmanhayes2010]

i think its cheap , $35 for 10 years same as ham, hams/radio operators in other country's over a hundreds of dollars or more a year, hate FCC site

[@scout3058]

I just did my GMRS license yesterday, and did it on my phone no less. It wasnt that bad.

[@CAStone-kq4md]

Dude . The world of CB needs you.

[@Sonicgott]

I purchased a GMRS license, because: I support the service. I want to use the service legally. I have integrity. It’s cheap, and lasts 10 years. If I’m obeying the rules, the FCC won’t have a problem. And I don’t plan on being a d**k over the airwaves.

[@Colorado_Native]

I will post a stupid comment BEFORE watching, and then when somebody challenges me, I will go and WATCH said video. Then in my mind I will KNOW I was wrong but won't admit it. So, kind of like NORMAL youtube behavior. Got it. "Buehler, Buehler?"

[@D3ntNL]

If the FCC does not care, and GMRS intended use (as I understand it) is for two way communication while you are driving about doing whatever. Why the hell does a license exits in the first place then? Also, I have no interest in picking up another hobby like HAM radio. Also I feel this is more an American thing where you can have your house and infrastructure literally blown away. But damn I like your videos... I am already sinking way too much time into than I should. plus the pinned comments are fun!. Often times completely missing the obvious point that was made in the videos. Good fun!

[@christophersmith1155]

if i am on FRS, how can anyone tell its GMRS. Unless it is a repeater.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

They can't.

[@rustynail6819]

I don't remember electing the FCC. "The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government".

[@matturner6890]

this dood out here singlehandedly making dad-joke shirts cool again. 73

[@SqurlMstrPWN]

Laws are for the lawless…

[@marssurvival8673]

If I go into WalFart and buy a pack of "gmrs" radios that DOES not have an upgradable antenna and my so-called claim to fame power is the almighty 5 watts, getting a license is ridiculous because the FCC calls that a FRS radio, not GMRS. My $35 would have better spent on McDonalds instead of wasting it on something that was free 20 years ago. What's next, people spending money on a license to wear socks ?

[@YouTube_User_9]

I just convince myself I am using the FRS frequncies.

[@turn-n-burn1421]

I'm split. On the one hand, screw the you know who. On the other, I agree if you don't pay to use something that's been allocated for use, the "people" who supposedly work for THE PEOPLE might just shut those frequencies down. Something I'd guess none of us want. I've always been more of a person who would rather apologize than ask permission, but "Some People" are just simps.

[@DickMHz]

I don't get a GMRS or HAM license because F 'em. That's why.

[@adrianlohr2918]

I switched my company to gmrs, have paid for many-ish guberment licenses now. Knowing it MAY help to keep the free airwaves open to the public gives me the warm and fuzzies. Insert tax joke here.

[@Muskoheim]

I just watch and learn about such things as psychololigy, dumbtism, and schitzonophria. But I always wonder if I should angrily disagree. I'm torn.

[@SonsoftheRevolution1776]

I found a cool feature with the UV5rm if you use the discover frequency on frequencies ghat the UV5RM wont transmit on if you just enter the frequency. If you search for said frequency with transmit block the discovered frequency will be open for transmit and recieve. Got to l9ve software errors.

[@Demosophist]

Since you believe in Zenu (Xenu?) does that mean you are a Skyentologyst?

[@Demosophist]

Skyentomologist? I forget what it's called...

[@RationNerd]

How many things do we need a GD license to use??? Next there will be a paper cup & string license.

[@GamerMikoTTY]

um I didnt see anyone say this so I will the 19th amendment granted women the right to vote............. so uuuuuhhhhh WHAT?!

[@mracicot]

Sir, your delivery is very interesting. I'd say this, though: it's a good thing I'm patient. Waiting through the first 25% of the video before you got to your topic was a test. And I thought my LANDNAV training was full of winding twisties... I passed this test...barely. 😐

[@timmotel5804]

Good Day. I had no problems getting my GMRS License. Just Cause

[@KeithGosik]

I've tried and tried to apply and pay for my GMRS license at least 6 times. The FCC websites are impossible to navigate and complete payment. Thought I got to the correct spot to pay then it wouldn't let me. FCC FIX your website so it works!!!

[@diegor3194]

I got may license but my main issue is that I do not need anyone who hears my call sign knowing where I live. That's a huge privacy issue. I constantly hear local GMRS users 'meeting' each other on thr air waves and many write down the call signs to look them up online. One can get a PO box and use that for an address but that's an added expense unless you already have one.

[@cevansinz]

It kind of blurs the lines of who is using the channels in question when they're shared by both FRS and GMRS.

[@Sparkfly88]

Another hornet's nest kicked to piss off "some people" I can dig it. Always love your vids dude!

[@aqdrobert]

If you use someone else's repeater, get the license. Otherwise, stick to simplex with FRS.

[@willloudner2789]

Same thing with the FCC in the 70's with CB's,,,,, I don't know anyone that got a lic. But we had fewer anal retentive people back then.

[@elsuperpollo2273]

Ehh I can see it from every angle, but I like the simplicity of gmrs its channelized, that sounds appealing to me as a amateur technician, but I still have lots to learn in amateur radio. Too bad if your licensed for amateur you can get grandfathered in or get exemptions to work gmrs radios if your already licensed for amateur radio. 73, kq4hcu

[@dmr6640]

"Some people" who may be dumb as rocks might not be able to navigate the FCC website or may fumble when using a credit card. Or, they could just read the instructions and be done in 10 minutes.

[@andrew8531]

Need to fund the this govt. Happy to pay for my GMRS. Hope to get relicensed for Ham Technician soon too. FCC is funded through fees only i believe. Hail to our overload.

[@roymcpherson7487]

I guess I’m just use to jacked up government websites, so I knew when it said go left… I went right.

[@BBDragon66]

I actually know some "some people" that you quoted. While you may not be a professional PsychoLOLogist, you seem to have a good handle on it. 😉😉

[@justin8750]

Thank you for your helpful advice.

[@ItsEverythingElse]

The airwaves are most definitely NOT free. Big tech would pay BILLIONS for your frequencies. If you want free, use FRS and MURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRS.

[@HeadgeHunter]

Love the background picture. FJB!

[@lonewolf2364]

I am slightly dyslexic and have been trying for two days to get my GMRS license. I have decided instead to be entertained by your videos ( because they are very entertaining) and not get a GMRS radio because the advertised range of said radios is a bald face lie and there is a thing called mobile internet. Also I am surrounded by old growth one hundred plus foot tall Douglas firs right up to my back door. So if I decide to get a radio of any type I will invest mind and money in HAM and ask a logger buddy to put up an antenna if that is feasible.

[@multiverse-rc]

ok ill say this once they are RULES not LAWS by law rules can not in any way incur fines or jail RULES ARE NOT LAWS!!