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I'm old enough to remember when this thread was about pre-programmed frequencies and settings.

Are there any regulations regarding distribution and sale? I don’t know of any. If I’m correct, that would mean an addition of regulations. A person should never request more regulation.

The lead VE will be the one to set the camera placements. I've never done a remote test but I've done about 50 in-person exams. l

Ok, more good points. It's not just because of the radio for me. They are cheap enough to buy the right one. It's more of a quest, in what appears to be a rare opportunity, to give the gov't ideas on deregulation. I feel the need to be part of it. I don't know if you saw the above conversation I had with UncleYoda, but his thought for the radio cert is "to enforce the distribution and sale aspect" which if true, is a problem that should be addressed.

I pulled out my old Logitech USB camera to use with the one on my AIO ThinkCenter. I also took all the papers off of any desk near my desk.

Here’s one place that conducts online ham exams: https://wm7x.net

Just remember that you will need 2 (two) cameras to take a remote test. One on you and the other on the work area to ensure you are not getting help from some place.

For everyone whom you authorize to use your GMRS radio? Remember, your GMRS radio may be used by every one of your direct relatives and some in-laws. If what you really want is to be able to use the same radio for GMRS and ham radio, get rid of the rules that prohibit certifying a radio for GMRS if it can be used on the ham bands.

This is a good point, but are they not already certifying the user by making one read/understand government code? Maybe a better user certification process would be in order?

I was adapting an oldie, but a goodie!

I just couldn’t help thinking of this commercial from back in the day…

Main reason is to use DMR(as stated in the original post) and a 2nd reason is to open up more frequency options to use. 2M, 1.25M and 70cm go unused on my radios. When I pass the Tech Test I can use those and any repeaters in the area set up for HAM bands.

Unless you have a strong urge to talk to anonymous gents and that fits your wants and desires, you will find that need for the Ham world will fade after a few months and you will make GMRS your routine go-to radio comm and you will put the Ham stuff in the past. I'll bet you a dollar and a donut that will happen. That has happen to a lot of GMRS Radio Dorks.

When I put my radio in the MW it comes out with a higher wattage. Transferal from the 1200 I guess...

I once told a group of buddies that Moses was a conservative. One asked how would I know that. I replied if he was a liberal he would have called them “The 10 Suggestions.”

So the Examiner will file FCC Form 605 for me(I guess I fill in the info before I take the test?) so all I'll need to do is log into my FCC Account and pay the $35 for the license. That's a bit different than getting the GMRS license was. Thanks.

You either certify the equipment or the users. The reason why nearly every service requires certified transmitters is so typical users don’t have to have expertise in all of the requirements. It’s a service for users, not people who have to prove some level of expertise.

My old microwave in my kitchen is 1200 watts, capable of a really nasty burn

Just wanted you to know the hypocrisy of whom you quoted

Maybe, to some people. But that's the problem. Law belongs to the people not to lawyers and judges. These FCC regs that we're here to discuss are for us and should must (or is it shall) be understandable by us.

It's a legal term Defined by legal means.

hhmm, suspicious. Maybe a conversation for X?

If so, deregulation of FCC GMRS radio certifications sound like a great place to start.

Yet, Ayn Rand utilized Medicare towards the end of her life...

Well, their argument was the exact opposite - that shall meant may/should and therefore wasn't mandatory. We'll never get anywhere with simple wording when these kinds of wacky interpretations are applied.