GMRS is not authorized for business uses. Users must cooperate in the selection and use of channels to make the most effective use of them and reduce the possibility of interference. 7 channels are compatible with FRS channels. You can communicate with any FRS radios on these 7 channels. FRS is a UHF two-way voice communication service for family, friends and associates to communicate among themselves within their neighbourhood and while on group outings. Eight GMRS channels are authorized for repeater operation*. You must obtain a license for a GMRS system. Application is made on FCC Form 605 or on line at http://www. gov/wtb/uls. As of January, 2001, the license fee is $85 for a 5-year term. Schedule F of the form permits immediate temporary operation during the application process. Form 605 and Form 159 fee remittance advice, are available for downloading at http://www. gov/formpage. Applications may also be mailed to Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Bureau Applications, PO Box 358245, Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5245 Call 1-800-418 FORM to have the forms mailed to you, or call 1202-418-0177 from your fax machine to have them faxed to you on the FCC Fax-On-Demand system. For assistance completing the forms call 1-800-CALL-FCC. *Repeater use may require a subscription. iii BUSINESS RADIO SERVICE (BRS); Frequency Table Numbers; IC-F21BR (UHF): 1, 2, 18-36, IC-V220 (VHF); 1-36 BRS frequencies are a part of the FCC's Industrial/Business Pool for the operation of a commercial activity, or the operation of educational, philanthropic, ecclesiastical institutions or clergy activities, or the operation of hospitals, clinics, or medical associations. The itinerant BRS frequencies in the IC-F11/F21BR are not designated for permanent use and need not be processed by a frequency coordinator. No protection is provided from interference from other itinerant operations...