Question of radio rules between US and Canada

[WRTK502]

Hello all,

 

I have a question related to the rules for Canada specifically when it comes to using mobile radios like the GMRS or others.

 

I myself do have a license to operate a GMRS Radio in the US and I currently have a Midland MXT575 Radio in my vehicle. I also have a Garmin Tread equipped with the Group Ride that uses MURS at 5 Watts at best. In the near future(probably in about 2 years) I see myself moving up to Canada for work and I'm curious if I will be ok to keep the radios I have(even if it means getting the appropriate license) or if I will need to change the radios on the vehicle.

 

Any information will be helpful!

[SteveShannon]

7 minutes ago, WRTK502 said:

Hello all,

 

I have a question related to the rules for Canada specifically when it comes to using mobile radios like the GMRS or others.

 

I myself do have a license to operate a GMRS Radio in the US and I currently have a Midland MXT575 Radio in my vehicle. I also have a Garmin Tread equipped with the Group Ride that uses MURS at 5 Watts at best. In the near future(probably in about 2 years) I see myself moving up to Canada for work and I'm curious if I will be ok to keep the radios I have(even if it means getting the appropriate license) or if I will need to change the radios on the vehicle.

 

Any information will be helpful!

Your licenses will not transfer, Nor do I believe are US GMRS radios permitted in Canada.  Their GMRS is much more like our FRS.  You’ll need to research what radios and bands are available.

Amateur radio is different. There are agreements that allow an amateur from one country to operate in another (not all, but many)

[WRTK502]

It certainly doesn't surprise me that there are differences. That is why I'm looking to get information now instead of later. Now I have done some reading, but haven't been able to get clear answers. 

 

I can also state that I understand that radios that are going to be used in Canada need to be IC approved. Then again this is something that each country will probably have a rule for.

[SteveShannon]

Randy (@OffRoaderX) did a video that might help:

 

[Lscott]

18 hours ago, WRTK502 said:

Hello all,

 

I have a question related to the rules for Canada specifically when it comes to using mobile radios like the GMRS or others.

 

I myself do have a license to operate a GMRS Radio in the US and I currently have a Midland MXT575 Radio in my vehicle. I also have a Garmin Tread equipped with the Group Ride that uses MURS at 5 Watts at best. In the near future(probably in about 2 years) I see myself moving up to Canada for work and I'm curious if I will be ok to keep the radios I have(even if it means getting the appropriate license) or if I will need to change the radios on the vehicle.

 

Any information will be helpful!

See attached files.

 

Canada Annex E - GMRS and FRS.pdf Canada GMRS-FRS Rules.pdf