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[Trinityz1]

from the link you provided and thank you.

When it comes to UHF and VHF business radios, the FCC requires that all users obtain a license. That doesn't mean that everyone does though. Some estimates suggest that up to 95 percent of users do not acquire an FCC radio license, even though they are supposed to. This may be due to the fact that no license is required to purchase the radios and that licensing can be an added expense. Some users state that they simply did not know that a license was required.

License fees vary widely for UHF and VHF business radios, but the most common licenses for businesses run roughly $70 for 5-years to $500 for a 10-year license. This depends o a wide variety of variables and only the FCC can give the final numbers. This type of license will allow you to use an unlimited number of radios at your site. All radios sold by Tech Wholesale come with licensing information so you can make an informed decision and stay up-to-date on the latest FCC licensing requirements.

I liked this part........

It's important to note that while FCC licensing requirements are broad, Motorola RDM radios (MURS Band) and Digital Motorola DTR and DLR radios do not require a license at all. This can make them a popular choice for business owners, since the lack of a license requirement makes them less expensive to own and operate. Interested to learn more? Click here to view radios that do not require an FCC license.

Why you are asked to get an FCC license for Business Radios

Professional two-way radios operate on radio frequencies that are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In order to transmit on these frequencies, you are asked to have a license issued by the FCC. This license is not required to purchase the radios, but allows the FCC to keep track of how many users are using the frequency and what they are using it for.

Note that you do NOT need an FCC license for FRS series, MURS series or DTR series of radios as well as select other types of family two-way radios.