Over2U Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 From the website of the Merus Adventures Off-Road Park in Texas: GMRS Radio We require every vehicle to have a GMRS radio. We do rent them for $7/day if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRQC527 Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Over2U said: We require every vehicle to have a GMRS radio. We do rent them for $7/day if needed. Very interesting! It makes a lot of sense, and could save people a lot of heartache. I wonder how they handle licensing? (Serious question. Legally speaking, you can't just hand someone a radio for a licensed service and say have fun.) Over2U 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over2U Posted April 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 31 minutes ago, WRQC527 said: I wonder how they handle licensing? (Serious question. Legally speaking, you can't just hand someone a radio for a licensed service and say have fun.) I expect that the ‘Rental Radios’ are, in fact, just FRS. WRQC527 and fe2o3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRQC527 Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 51 minutes ago, Over2U said: I expect that the ‘Rental Radios’ are, in fact, just FRS. Just for kicks, I asked them. I'll see what they say. Over2U and WRUU653 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcspaz Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 Man... I want to go to Merus so badly. I have been trying to get to Moab and to the Rubicon for 2 years, but money isn't working out. Maybe next year and I can add Merus to the list. A huge majority of the offroad community has moved to GMRS and FRS. I have 3 friends that have been to Merus who have told me there is basically no cell coverage in a huge area of the park. CB is rapidly going to the wayside, so making sure customers have the proper safety equipment, including a radio, makes a lot of sense. WRQC527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcspaz Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 Sorry for the double post... but I am sure this may have something to do with it, too. LOL Not gonna lie, I'm not even mad about it. hahaha WRQC527, gortex2 and WRUU653 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRQC527 Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 Response from MERUS: "You do not need a license to communicate over GMRS at MERUS. This is just used as emergency communications while in the park. You can wheel on any radio you would like. But you must carry or rent a GMRS to be able to contact the office while at MERUS." Well OK then. Let the debate begin. Or not. marcspaz and WRUU653 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over2U Posted April 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 13 hours ago, marcspaz said: I have been trying to get to Moab and to the Rubicon for 2 years, but money isn't working out. Well Marc, if you do go to Merus you are already radio equipped and can save the $7.00/day marcspaz and WRUU653 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRUU653 Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, WRQC527 said: Response from MERUS: "You do not need a license to communicate over GMRS at MERUS. This is just used as emergency communications while in the park. You can wheel on any radio you would like. But you must carry or rent a GMRS to be able to contact the office while at MERUS." Well OK then. Let the debate begin. Or not. Okay I'm game. You do not need a license to communicate over GMRS at MERUS- Is it in the United States? Then yes you do. This is just used as emergency communications while in the park. You can wheel on any radio you would like. But you must carry or rent a GMRS to be able to contact the office while at MERUS.- Fair enough but it needs to be an emergency to use it to "contact the office" if you care about following the FCC rules and you don't have a license. I'm interested in what radio they will rent you. I also would not be surprised if they are a Midland FRS radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRUU653 Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 I would further add that I think having GMRS communication is a good idea for them. Off-roading and the need for assistance out there is likely to involve protecting life and/or property. So Yeah it's a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcspaz Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 12 minutes ago, WRQC527 said: Response from MERUS: They are wrong and right at the same time. LOL 12 minutes ago, WRQC527 said: "You do not need a license to communicate over GMRS at MERUS..." With very, very limited exception, this is false. Being on private property doesn't mean you can violate the FCC rules. 12 minutes ago, WRQC527 said: This is just used as emergency communications while in the park. During a life threatening emergency if you are initiating and facilitating communications to save life, you can ignore the rules (for the most part). 17 minutes ago, WRQC527 said: "But you must carry or rent a GMRS to be able to contact the office while at MERUS." To do the legally, you need a license, unless its a life threatening situation. 17 minutes ago, WRQC527 said: Well OK then. Let the debate begin. Or not. Yep... it's happening now. LOL AdmiralCochrane and WRQC527 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcspaz Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 7 minutes ago, WRUU653 said: I also would not be surprised if they are a Midland FRS radio. I'm pretty sure you're right. That or UV5R's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lscott Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, marcspaz said: I'm pretty sure you're right. That or UV5R's. Which are NOT Part 95E certified BTW. marcspaz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRUU653 Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, marcspaz said: I'm pretty sure you're right. That or UV5R's. The fact that they are sponsored by Midland and the need for simplicity for non radio people I'm going with Midland FRS. Though why not just sell them? marcspaz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back4more70 Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 My opinion is that the park would be better off renting out MURS radios. No license issues and decent terrain coverage. But there is that Midland sponsorship... WRUU653 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRUU653 Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 43 minutes ago, back4more70 said: My opinion is that the park would be better off renting out MURS radios. No license issues and decent terrain coverage. But there is that Midland sponsorship... Only issue with that is the majority of off roaders going there likely already have GMRS so then they would have to monitor both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRUU653 Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 48 minutes ago, back4more70 said: But there is that Midland sponsorship... Midland could launch a new MURS radio, I can see the add campaign... Midland MURS for Merus marcspaz and wayoverthere 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over2U Posted April 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 GMRS Rental Price Increase (From Merus Adventure FAQ Page ‘What to Bring’ :What do I need to bring to off-road at MERUS? A 4 wheel drive vehicle A working Fire extinguisher (We Sell these at the office for $30) GMRS radio. (We rent these at the office for $15) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRQC527 Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, Over2U said: GMRS Rental Price Increase (From Merus Adventure FAQ Page ‘What to Bring’ :What do I need to bring to off-road at MERUS? A 4 wheel drive vehicle A working Fire extinguisher (We Sell these at the office for $30) GMRS radio. (We rent these at the office for $15) Yep, both prices ($7 and $15) are on their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nokones Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 Are they using simplex and what channel or are they communicating through a Repeater? If a repeater than it is GMRS and more than likely more than 2 watts, than a license is required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRQC527 Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 1 hour ago, nokones said: Are they using simplex and what channel or are they communicating through a Repeater? If a repeater than it is GMRS and more than likely more than 2 watts, than a license is required. I put in another question to them to ask them what frequencies and radios they use / rent. I'll post it here. Over2U and WRUU653 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRUU653 Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 Everything you want to know looks like it’s on Midlands site. Yes they have a repeater and radios look to be Midland X-Talker T71VP3 which is an FRS radio. The mobile radios are Gmrs. https://midlandusa.com/blogs/blog/gmrs-two-way-radios-support-texas-toyota-takeover-event okay to be fair it might not be everything you want to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRUU653 Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 I found several references to the use of channel 6 and a sub channel 9 in the park. FWIW AdmiralCochrane, Over2U and marcspaz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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