# Do you have your GMRS License? **URL:** \ **Category:** GMRS Radios\ **Created:** [September 13, 2011, 10:04am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831 "2011-09-13T10:04:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![MrPink](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@MrPink](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/MrPink)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/22 "2021-03-11T00:29:59Z")
Yes. Recently got GMRS license and have had my Ham General license for about 2 yrs. ---
**Author:** ![MrPink](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@MrPink](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/MrPink)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2021, 12:31am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/23 "2021-03-11T00:31:42Z")
I surely hope GMRS _doesn’t_ turn into what CB coms has become! ---
**Author:** ![soberbyker](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/user_avatar/www.twowayradioforum.com/soberbyker/32/917_2.png) [@soberbyker](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/soberbyker)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2021, 11:51am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/24 "2021-03-12T11:51:48Z")
New to the forum and GMRS, have used CB radios for over 30 years though. I have a pair of the Wouxun KG-805G GMRS Two Way Radio and my call sign is WRKS739. I’m located just outside of western Philadelphia PA. Bill ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/user_avatar/www.twowayradioforum.com/rick/32/410_2.png) [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2021, 2:32pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/25 "2021-03-12T14:32:38Z")
Welcome to the forum, Bill! ---
**Author:** ![soberbyker](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/user_avatar/www.twowayradioforum.com/soberbyker/32/917_2.png) [@soberbyker](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/soberbyker)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2021, 5:12pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/26 "2021-03-12T17:12:00Z")
Thanks Rick. Hope to learn and enjoy the radio and system. 👍 ---
**Author:** ![bobojay](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/7993a0/32.png) [@bobojay](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/bobojay)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2021, 3:11am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/27 "2021-04-23T03:11:52Z")
First post here. Waiting for the price to go down to $35.00, will get it. New to the “hobby” and learning. Got a radio ordered but back ordered right now. Few accessories too… ---
**Author:** ![MrPink](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@MrPink](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/MrPink)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2021, 1:37pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/28 "2021-04-24T13:37:52Z")
Yes, and my ham general license. ---
**Author:** ![jwilkers](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/user_avatar/www.twowayradioforum.com/jwilkers/32/411_2.png) [@jwilkers](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/jwilkers)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2021, 11:12am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/29 "2021-04-28T11:12:02Z")
GMRS is really not a hobby service. It’s more a utility where families and groups communicate among themselves. ---
**Author:** ![Invictus9724](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/779978/32.png) [@Invictus9724](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Invictus9724)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 6:18pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/30 "2021-06-12T18:18:55Z")
Hello! Just got my gmrs lic . It covers family use as well Just let them know how To operate the radio and your fine I too stopped studying form my ham lic Not worth it for me .to be honest Enjoy !!! WRMT416 !!! ---
**Author:** ![Invictus9724](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/779978/32.png) [@Invictus9724](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Invictus9724)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/31 "2021-06-12T19:04:21Z")
Hey bill . New Jersey here WRMT416 getting my hand held in three days ! Can’t wait ---
**Author:** ![ipokebadgers](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/45deac/32.png) [@ipokebadgers](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/ipokebadgers)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2021, 3:51am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/32 "2021-06-18T03:51:37Z")
I got my GMRS license before I got a radio. I have had an amateur license for a bunch of years, however, I don’t fit that community. I got the HAM license to be able to use the radio in the desert off-roading and for preparedness. I don’t enjoy talking on nets, and I generally don’t play well with others because I am not a hobiest. I even got my General so I could learn more about HF. I got into GMRS so I can get radios for family members who have no desire to participate in the HAM side of things. In the last few years we have had more and more power outages so it is good to have a backup plan. Sean WRHS218/KG6GIY ---
**Author:** ![tkerins](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/2bfe46/32.png) [@tkerins](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/tkerins)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2021, 12:56pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/33 "2021-06-22T12:56:21Z")
Did they drop the price yet? I heard they were cutting it in half but couldn’t confirm the price when on the fcc site. ---
**Author:** ![jwilkers](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/user_avatar/www.twowayradioforum.com/jwilkers/32/411_2.png) [@jwilkers](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/jwilkers)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/34 "2021-07-23T23:34:19Z")
Word is, it won’t be happening until next year. ---
**Author:** ![gmerrill](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/8e8cbc/32.png) [@gmerrill](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/gmerrill)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/35 "2021-08-07T19:21:55Z")
Have my GMRS license. Cell phones make it a way to pass the time and increase me knowledge but not an everyday use. Am toying with the idea of a Retevis RT97 that can be placed up on the mountain in the event of a major crisis. Since it is portable it could be used for camping as well. ---
**Author:** ![zboltman](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/z/f17d59/32.png) [@zboltman](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/zboltman)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2021, 12:49am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/36 "2021-08-08T00:49:02Z")
I only have the 2-way radios for emergencies. (God Forbid we should have a bad one) If we have a REAL emergency, is anybody really going to care if I have a license or not? My 2-way radios are shared with 3 other homes close to me, 1 of which is family. When SHTF, who cares? (I actually have a SHTF frequency list…) ---
**Author:** ![gmerrill](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/8e8cbc/32.png) [@gmerrill](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/gmerrill)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2021, 2:21am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/37 "2021-08-08T02:21:38Z")
What do you mean by two way radios? Are you saying ham radios that could be interfering with legitimate rescue operations or FRS/GMRS or other? ---
**Author:** ![zboltman](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/z/f17d59/32.png) [@zboltman](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/zboltman)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/38 "2021-08-08T16:10:00Z")
I mean the FRS/GMRS radios. THe Baofeng can monitor ham freqs. That is my intention. Will use non ham freqs to comm with neighbor & family. But then I ask again. If there is a HUGE disaster. Maybe I will be able to give updates for conditions in my area. If there is such a large disaster, who cares if you have a license? Yes, I respect the professionals whom are really engaged. ---
**Author:** ![jwilkers](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/user_avatar/www.twowayradioforum.com/jwilkers/32/411_2.png) [@jwilkers](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/jwilkers)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2021, 10:15am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/39 "2021-08-27T10:15:56Z")
I ended up getting my GMRS license again. I was offered to test some radios and review them… so I needed a license. But it’s all good. 10 years now… a good deal. ---
**Author:** ![Upnorth](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/f0a364/32.png) [@Upnorth](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Upnorth)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/40 "2021-09-06T16:21:26Z")
> If there is such a large disaster who cares if you have a license? Having a “disaster” doesn’t automatically excuse anyone from all the radio laws, although slightly different laws may apply for those actually “assisting”. However, having an on-going “life-or-death” emergency might provide a narrow exemption, assuming your use qualifies. Consider: even a “Good Samaritan” can be sued for causing intentional harm. ---
**Author:** ![Leonardo\_Lee](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/user_avatar/www.twowayradioforum.com/leonardo_lee/32/1052_2.png) [@Leonardo\_Lee](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Leonardo_Lee)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2021, 4:51am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831/41 "2021-10-08T04:51:26Z")
Got GMRS for communication with camping friends. Two weeks later, got HAM license for fun and life style. [Previous page](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831.md?page=1) [Next page](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/do-you-have-your-gmrs-license/5831.md?page=3)