[What's permitted close to the Canadian Border?]

Line A and Line C restrictions were removed from the GMRS rules proposed in the WT 10-119 Report & Order. Next Thursday is the FCC meeting to consider the R&O. GMRS operators still are not allowed to communicate with foreign stations, so I asked the FCC to exclude Canada from this restriction just like they did for CB radio in the same R&O. Basically there is the same service on the Canadian side (slightly different rules, no licenses) so there's no actual interference anymore. Back in the day these frequencies were for public safety and/or business use in Canada so it would have caused problems. Now, it's almost the same service and type of users so there's no reason to keep the ban in effect.

I just recieved a VXR7000 repeater and duplexer pre-tuned to 462.650/467.650 and live north of Line A. I have the software to re-program the repeater but would have to send the duplexer out for tuning. Are you saying it's ok to use this frequency pair north of line A now? That would be great if I can. My license lists the restriction so I feel bound to that...

[Does Line A still exist?]

Great question. I was reading through the rules and through the https://www.fcc.gov/general/international-agreements and I can't find anything regarding 462/467 MHz.

I couldn't either, that's why I asked. I did find another thread where someone said they had dropped that restriction but I'll be darned if I can find it again lol...

[Does Line A still exist?]

I can't seem to find any reference to the frequencies that aren't to be used north of Line A, is that still a thing? I followed the link to the new FCC rules and don't see it mentioned anywhere...

 

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[Permissible Use Question]

Thanks all...

[Permissible Use Question]

If both users are licensed, they may use GMRS for business purposes as long as the remaining rules are followed. So yes, you and your coworker, if both have a license, may use GMRS for commercial use but are still subject to, for example, the rules that require identification, cooperative channel use, prohibits explicit language, etc.

 

If a business holds a grandfathered license still (very few left), they may issue radios to their employees for business purposes. The other rules still apply, but the terms of their license may specify some special usage or restrictions (i.e. only authorized for certain frequencies).

 

Since only individuals can get a license today, you're probably asking about the first case.

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Yes, I was referring to the first example. I assume that since it states "voice only" transmissions digital (p25/motoTrbo) are not allowed correct?

[Permissible Use Question]

Hello,

 

Recently received my license and have a question about permissible types of transmissions. I work in the service industry and travel with another technician, we work on fire systems. If he was to get his license, would we be able to coordinate our work activities while at a site? For example, during a system inspection, could we confirm alarms?

 

 

 

§95.181   Permissible communications.

(a) A station operator for an individual who is licensed in the GMRS (other than an employee of that individual) may communicate two-way voice messages concerning the licensee's personal or business activities (see §95.179).

 

When you look at 95.179, it only referrers to non-licensed individuals operating on a non-individuals system.

 

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