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  1. Hope this answers your question...

     

    95.1731 Permissible GMRS uses.

    The operator of a GMRS station may use that station for two-way plain language voice communications with other GMRS stations and with FRS units concerning personal or business activities.

     

    (a) Emergency communications. Any GMRS channel may be used for emergency communications or for traveler assistance. Operators of GMRS stations must, at all times and on all channels, give priority to emergency communications.

     

    (b ) One-way communications. The operator of a GMRS station may use that station to transmit one-way communications:

     

    (1) To call for help or transmit other emergency communications;

     

    (2) To provide warnings of hazardous road conditions to travelers; or,

     

    (3) To make brief test transmissions.

     

    © Travelers assistance. The operator of a GMRS station may transmit communications necessary to assist a traveler to reach a destination or to receive necessary services.

     

    (d) Digital data. GMRS hand-held portable units may transmit digital data containing location information, or requesting location information from one or more other GMRS or FRS units, or containing a brief text message to another specific GMRS or FRS unit.

  2. Effective June 29, 2021. See the attached link to access the Report & Order.

     

    https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-adopts-electronic-licensing-report-and-order

     

    To add or update your email and/or other information log into the FCC ULS Manager with your FCC Registration Number (FRN). See the link below.

     

    https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsEntry/licManager/login.jsp

  3. The FCC has lowered the fee proposed from $50 to $35 for GMRS licenses and Amateur Radio licenses. Effective date is unknown but should be announced around 30 days prior to taking effect. See the attached Report & Order (12/29/2020).

    https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-20-184A1.pdf (See pages 85 and 86 of fee schedule, which shows the fees for GMRS and Amateur Radio. I've attached a snap shot of it below.

    post-845-0-93675600-1609409352_thumb.jpg

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