GMRS security risk.

[Radioguy7268]

I read about the rash of robberies happening to GMRS  users, so I started using FRS instead.

/s

 

[Guest Jeff]

There was the guys in L.A on GMRS who loved to talk about their guns...

They detailed their daily routines, and got a little loose at times.

Then, both of their homes were robbed...and all the guns were gone.

The FCC allows for confidential user info... after the "Nelle Orr Incident".

Info on the FCC site.

 

Jeff

[TDM827]

On 2/14/2025 at 1:12 AM, Guest Gary said:

After getting a radio and a license I now realize that it is too much of a risk for my wife and I use them when we travel because of one unacceptable flaw.  We would be providing easy access to our name and address while showing that we were nowhere near our home every time we used the call sign.  People should know about that before wasting time and money on these things.

Just buy a blister pack of Family Radios, and don't worry about all the call sign stuff.

If you insist on GMRS, transmit simplex,  use minimal power on handhelds and the range is gonna be really really minimal. Anyone who might stumble across your comms probably doesn't care.

[WSFL951]

On 2/14/2025 at 6:31 AM, GrouserPad said:

Unfortunately call sign has to be given in English. But you could use Morse code as an alternative to English phone identification. 

unless someone understands the Morse code. 

Morse code = English to those who understand.

 

On 2/14/2025 at 7:29 AM, Lscott said:

People have used a P.O. Box when they registered for their license. So, if somebody looked it up on the FCC database they still wouldn't have a clue where your house is located.

I wasn’t aware that you could do that. I believe it’s prohibited.

[SteveShannon]

1 minute ago, WSFL951 said:

unless someone understands the Morse code. 

Morse code = English to those who understand.

 

1 minute ago, WSFL951 said:

I wasn’t aware that you could do that. I believe it’s prohibited.

It's not prohibited.

[WSFL951]

Just now, SteveShannon said:

 

It's not prohibited.

I'm not sure; someone told me about it in the FRRL.

[AdmiralCochrane]

I am certain it is not only not prohibited, but expressly permitted.

[Jaay]

If a CWID is allowed to identify a Repeater, then Why wouldn't CW be allowed to identify a Call sign ?

[SteveShannon]

1 hour ago, Jaay said:

If a CWID is allowed to identify a Repeater, then Why wouldn't CW be allowed to identify a Call sign ?

CW is allowed for Call Signs.  A GMRS repeater is identified by nothing other than its owner's call sign. WSFL951's comment about something not being permitted was directed at the use of a P.O. Box for the license address.

[amaff]

Wait until Gary finds out about license plates...

[Jaay]

7 hours ago, SteveShannon said:

CW is allowed for Call Signs.  A GMRS repeater is identified by nothing other than its owner's call sign. WSFL951's comment about something not being permitted was directed at the use of a P.O. Box for the license address.

Unfortunately call sign has to be given in English. But you could use Morse code as an alternative to English phone identification. 

I was referring to this comment... ^

[Lscott]

14 hours ago, WRNU354 said:

 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047577/

It was a decent movie except for the cheesy rubber suited monster.

 

[Lscott]

15 hours ago, WSFL951 said:

I wasn’t aware that you could do that. I believe it’s prohibited.

Yes you can.

Go to the FCC Manager Help page and scroll down a bit to the "Contact Information" section:

https://wireless2.fcc.gov/helpfiles/licensemanager/commonQuestions.html

[H8SPVMT]

Simply put just converse on the FRS channels and there ar no needs for the Call Sign....

[WSEZ]

I was, at one time, long long ago..... in a far far away state.....  worried about getting tracked down because I have a YouTube preppers channel. Then I realized that anyone at any time can be tracked down by ip adress, license plates, phone numbers, emails and by emails, text and phone numbers from others I had previously had made contact with. Get a security system if worried.