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FCC 95.1731
Revised as of October 1, 2020
Goto Year:2019 |
2021
§ 95.1731 Permissible GMRS uses.
The operator of a GMRS station may use that station for two-way plain
language voice communications with other GMRS stations and with FRS
units concerning personal or business activities.
(a) Emergency communications. Any GMRS channel may be used for
emergency communications or for traveler assistance. Operators of GMRS
stations must, at all times and on all channels, give priority to
emergency communications.
(b) One-way communications. The operator of a GMRS station may use that
station to transmit one-way communications:
(1) To call for help or transmit other emergency communications;
(2) To provide warnings of hazardous road conditions to travelers; or,
(3) To make brief test transmissions.
(c) Travelers assistance. The operator of a GMRS station may transmit
communications necessary to assist a traveler to reach a destination or
to receive necessary services.
(d) Digital data. GMRS hand-held portable units may transmit digital
data containing location information, or requesting location
information from one or more other GMRS or FRS units, or containing a
brief text message to another specific GMRS or FRS unit.
Goto Section: 95.1723 | 95.1733
Goto Year: 2019 |
2021
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