FCC Liscence?

Hey guys,
my church has recently purchased a set of 6 business grade 2way radios and the site said they require an FCC liscence, which I have seen before but never paid any attn to. My Question is, is that law enforced like if they caught us wo the liscence would they fine us or somthing??
thanks
eli
Answers:
If the radios are for the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) band, then technically a license is required, but there is a very good chance you could get away without a license and not have a problem. Thousands of people use GMRS frequencies and it would be hard to detect an unlicensed operator.
On the other hand, if these are true Business Band radios, they operate on frequencies that are only assigned to specific users. Your operation of radios on these frequencies will quickly be noticed by the legitimate users, particularly if you are causing interference. These users will complain to the FCC, and there is a chance you will be caught, fined, and have your radios confiscated.
While it is true that the FCC has relaxed enforcement in many areas, they still take unlicensed operation on business, public safety, and broadcast frequencies very seriously and will take action.

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Just a fine, I'm sure. But it might hurt a bit in the wallet.

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they farmed out the licensing process about 14 years ago to a former FCC official in Fla..he charges about 600-700 dollars to issue a license..he doesnt do anything but record the sale on a form and send you an official looking printout to hang on your wall..its a racket..not like the old FCC days...Id say forget about it...I got my first license in 1966,,back then they hunted you down if they detected a "rogue" station operating...nobody much cares now...just dont cuss on the air

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Yes you can be fined and the equipment confiscated. Not likely, but possible.
More importantly, if you get the license, you have more sway if someone else interferes with your communications. You would hold a license where they may not and that will always win out with the FCC.
It is cheaper to be legal in this situation.