SvenMarbles Posted February 2 Report Posted February 2 Does anyone happen to know if the VGC N76 works, or can be made to work on GMRS frequencies? Quote
WQAI363 Posted February 2 Report Posted February 2 From I see on the spec sheet for the VGC N76, I would assume that it's capable of transmitting on the FRS/GMRS allocation, but I don't own one, and don't plan on owning one anytime soon. Of course, the VGC N76 is marketed to Amateur Radio Operators. I didn't check the FCC's certification number which will give indication of its overall transmitting ability. It's probably not certified for Part 95 B 95 E or 95 J, but that's not going stop some from using in those section. I won't say that you shouldn't for GMRS, because I've used plenty of radios that weren't typed accepted or as it is now, certified. Heck, if I can find a dual band for my CS 800D, I use that for GMRS as well as Amateur Radio DMR and two of the 5 MURS Channels. Of course, the CS 800D is FCC Part 90 radio and could be use in commercial business. I may have stayed of a little, but I hope I have help you out. 73s Quote
OffRoaderX Posted February 2 Report Posted February 2 16 minutes ago, WQAI363 said: It's probably not certified for Part 95 B 95 E or 95 J Not worth risking the heavy-fines or possible jail time ! SOURCE: "some people" right here on this very forum. SvenMarbles, AdmiralCochrane, WSDD519 and 2 others 5 Quote
WRTC928 Posted February 2 Report Posted February 2 According to its spec sheet, it operates up to 500 MHz. The sheet states that it will receive only on aviation frequencies, but doesn't mention any other frequencies being restricted to Rx only, so presumably it will Tx and Rx on GMRS frequencies without modification. Assuming the spec sheet is to be believed, of course. Quote
WRYS709 Posted February 2 Report Posted February 2 No matter which radio you use to communicate on the 30 GMRS channels, FCC approved or not, you are still restricted to talking to other GMRS'ers! WRTC928 1 Quote
WRTC928 Posted February 2 Report Posted February 2 1 hour ago, OffRoaderX said: Not worth risking the heavy-fines or possible jail time ! SOURCE: "some people" right here on this very forum. Could it happen? Sure. It's right there in the regulations. Has it ever actually happened? Not as far as I can determine. I'm willing to risk it. YMMV Quote
SvenMarbles Posted February 3 Author Report Posted February 3 2 hours ago, OffRoaderX said: Not worth risking the heavy-fines or possible jail time ! SOURCE: "some people" right here on this very forum. LOL, I'll roll the dice. I actually posted the question to a Facebook GMRS group, and predictably the voluntary radio police had to let me know about type certification (I'm familiar). Some of whom are public and proud with their Kenwood and Motorola radios. I guess that type certification scrutiny doesn't apply to the higher brow LMR type radios... For some reason.. WRHS218 1 Quote
SteveShannon Posted February 14 Report Posted February 14 On 2/2/2025 at 4:24 PM, WRYS709 said: No matter which radio you use to communicate on the 30 GMRS channels, FCC approved or not, you are still restricted to talking to other GMRS'ers! Or FRS users (at least for 1-22). Quote
SvenMarbles Posted February 15 Author Report Posted February 15 On 2/2/2025 at 5:24 PM, WRYS709 said: No matter which radio you use to communicate on the 30 GMRS channels, FCC approved or not, you are still restricted to talking to other GMRS'ers! This is a confusing statement lol. If I'm talking on the 30 GMRS channels, wh... Well, anyway.. Quote
Bullmoose Posted yesterday at 04:41 AM Report Posted yesterday at 04:41 AM Yes it works just fine. I know a few that have tried and use it often Quote
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