I am seeng this on a couple other websites and it has me intrigued.
There is some discussion on other prepper boards about groups of people getting together and getting a Part 90 FCC radio license. Part 90 is basically the LMR Land Mobile Radio class license that businesses, security companies etc. etc use. It covers both UHF an VHF frequencies and multiple bands. (like those used on those cheap multiband radios that are so popular). An itinerant Part 90 license can be used nationwide.
Typically a Part 90 license cost $300 and is good for 10 years. There is also some time, effort and expertise in setting it up. That puts it outside the range of most informal groups and/or families.
The concept here is to form a group. The group becomes the license holder with the fee split among the group. The more people in the group the more ways the fee and expenses are split. The group would hold the license through that entity and anyone who is a member i.e, "the BOB family" as part of the group can use the freqs. Yes, I said anyone in your family can use it.
The benefit of doing this is
1. No radio tests needed. Good if your family isn't interested in ham radio.
2. You could choose from multiple VHF and UHF frequencies at home, while traveling or hunting, etc. and use them nationwide.
3. Cost. The fee is divided by the members of the group. The more members, the cheaper it is.
4. It would allow you to LEGALLY operate Baofeng, Wouxun or any type 90 radios!
5. This is not a new thing or a way to circumvent FCC rules. It is commonly done by paintball groups, rail fans, preppers and lots of other groups.
6. The license is good for 10 years. So if the license costs $300 for ten years and you have 10 people in the group, the cost per member/family would only be $30 for ten years!
Disadvantages...
1. You have to find a group who will let you in and charge a reasonable fee for membership
2. While some Chinese radios are type 90 accepted, some are not even if they are identical radios. Technically you are not supposed to use non type accepted radios.:whistling:
3. The person setting up the license may charge additional fees over the cost of the license to cover their time and effort, keep track of members etc. They are basically the administrator and most don't do it for free.
4. Not necessarily a negative but you would have to sign something saying you would abide by the FCC rules and rules of the group.
5. If you sign onto a group formed over the internet you really don't know what you are getting into. However, some groups are formed through an existing radio company/dealer who has the expertise in doing this. They agree to administer the license and keep the records. They generally know what they are doing and they have a vested interest in keeping things straight.
Additional Info...
In some cases from what I read, the group forms an LLC (Limited Liability Company) the LLC holds the license and the members being part of the LLC use the license. LLC are fairly inexpensive and as the name implies it limits one's liability. Of course someone has to be responsible for the LLC and the license which they typically roll into membership fee as administrative costs. Many clubs and groups are already LLCs so that might be worth looking into if you already belong to one as a holder of the license.
Just to clarify,
-I am not an expert on this topic.
-I am not offering to do this nor do I have a stake in any group doing this.
-I am not suggesting that GTs on this forum get together and do this.
-I am merely suggesting that if this looks interesting you might want to look into it.
-I've noticed people on other forums ready to go but looking for more people. PM me for more info.
FYI-
FCC rules and freqs for Part 90
http://ift.tt/1C5EZI2
There is some discussion on other prepper boards about groups of people getting together and getting a Part 90 FCC radio license. Part 90 is basically the LMR Land Mobile Radio class license that businesses, security companies etc. etc use. It covers both UHF an VHF frequencies and multiple bands. (like those used on those cheap multiband radios that are so popular). An itinerant Part 90 license can be used nationwide.
Typically a Part 90 license cost $300 and is good for 10 years. There is also some time, effort and expertise in setting it up. That puts it outside the range of most informal groups and/or families.
The concept here is to form a group. The group becomes the license holder with the fee split among the group. The more people in the group the more ways the fee and expenses are split. The group would hold the license through that entity and anyone who is a member i.e, "the BOB family" as part of the group can use the freqs. Yes, I said anyone in your family can use it.
The benefit of doing this is
1. No radio tests needed. Good if your family isn't interested in ham radio.
2. You could choose from multiple VHF and UHF frequencies at home, while traveling or hunting, etc. and use them nationwide.
3. Cost. The fee is divided by the members of the group. The more members, the cheaper it is.
4. It would allow you to LEGALLY operate Baofeng, Wouxun or any type 90 radios!
5. This is not a new thing or a way to circumvent FCC rules. It is commonly done by paintball groups, rail fans, preppers and lots of other groups.
6. The license is good for 10 years. So if the license costs $300 for ten years and you have 10 people in the group, the cost per member/family would only be $30 for ten years!
Disadvantages...
1. You have to find a group who will let you in and charge a reasonable fee for membership
2. While some Chinese radios are type 90 accepted, some are not even if they are identical radios. Technically you are not supposed to use non type accepted radios.:whistling:
3. The person setting up the license may charge additional fees over the cost of the license to cover their time and effort, keep track of members etc. They are basically the administrator and most don't do it for free.
4. Not necessarily a negative but you would have to sign something saying you would abide by the FCC rules and rules of the group.
5. If you sign onto a group formed over the internet you really don't know what you are getting into. However, some groups are formed through an existing radio company/dealer who has the expertise in doing this. They agree to administer the license and keep the records. They generally know what they are doing and they have a vested interest in keeping things straight.
Additional Info...
In some cases from what I read, the group forms an LLC (Limited Liability Company) the LLC holds the license and the members being part of the LLC use the license. LLC are fairly inexpensive and as the name implies it limits one's liability. Of course someone has to be responsible for the LLC and the license which they typically roll into membership fee as administrative costs. Many clubs and groups are already LLCs so that might be worth looking into if you already belong to one as a holder of the license.
Just to clarify,
-I am not an expert on this topic.
-I am not offering to do this nor do I have a stake in any group doing this.
-I am not suggesting that GTs on this forum get together and do this.
-I am merely suggesting that if this looks interesting you might want to look into it.
-I've noticed people on other forums ready to go but looking for more people. PM me for more info.
FYI-
FCC rules and freqs for Part 90
http://ift.tt/1C5EZI2
Part 90 FCC license
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