Actually, it is perfectly legal to "have them there". The part that is illegal is *transmitting* there. Many units have RX coverage on those frequencies from the factory.
Joe M. Paul Finch wrote: > Rob, > > The Alinco equipment is NOT FCC type accepted for commercial service of > any kind. Matter of fact it is very illegal to have them on those > frequencies. Check out the Type Acceptance number on the radios and > look it up in the FCC files, it will tell you what you can do with it, > the DR-605 is a Ham radio only, I know I have one. > > The Standard RP-70 is probably Type Accepted by the FCC for commercial > use but may or may not do the bandwidth required for GMRS which I think > is 12.5 KHz, I may be wrong on that bandwidth though. > > Whatever, it is not legal to have Amateur equipment on GMRS, FRS or any > other commercial frequencies. > > Paul > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > *From:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Robert Pease > *Sent:* Monday, March 24, 2008 12:38 PM > *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* RE: [Repeater-Builder] Using Alinco DR-605 Dual Band Mobiles > for Repeater > > Why, there are some standard RP-70 U Uhf repeaters already on GMRS on > Ebay for around $75, just need crystals or maybe you can find on on a > freq that you can get licensed in your area. They are only 10 watts but > with the right site or an amp they would work fine. I used one for years > with no problems - Rob - KS4EC > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > *From:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *briguy1q2w > *Sent:* Sunday, March 23, 2008 4:14 PM > *To:* Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* [Repeater-Builder] Using Alinco DR-605 Dual Band Mobiles for > Repeater > > I am wondering if anyone has experience with setting up two of these > radios to work as a GMRS Repeater? We are experimenting with the idea > of setting one up in our small town. > Will I need a simple controller or interface of some type that may be > readily available? > > Any help in the correct direction would be appreciated! > > Thanks! > > Brian/WB2JIX > > > REMEMBER - You can find it on ebaY > <http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-1751-2978-238/1?aid=10356774&pid=2316294> > > Since 1974, the award-winning Alpert JFCS has helped families of all > faiths throughout most of Palm Beach County, FL, via counseling, seniors > services, residences for the disabled, mentoring children, support > groups and a lot more. > > *SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING (R)* > *www.JFCSonline.com* <http://www.JFCSonline.com> > > _Please take note of our new website and E-Mail Addresses._ > _Please update your contacts ASAP._ > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > NOTICE: > > > > This e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it are intended > solely for the use of the addressee and may contain legally privileged > and confidential information. If the reader of this message is not the > intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering > this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this message or > its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this > message in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to > this message and please delete it from your computer. > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1340 - Release Date: > 3/23/2008 6:50 PM > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1340 - Release Date: > 3/23/2008 6:50 PM > > > REMEMBER - You can find it on ebaY > <http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-1751-2978-238/1?aid=10356774&pid=2316294> > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1339 - Release Date: 3/22/2008 > 4:43 PM ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/