SteveC7010
01-02-2012, 07:23 AM
Many of us use some type of two way radios in conjunction with our RV's. As some of you may have heard, the Federal Communications Commission has enacted some rule changes that go into effect at the end of 2012. Basically, these rules require some two way radios to transmit their signals using a narrower portion of the radio channel. This is called "narrowbanding."
You may hear a lot of talk about narrowbanding in the months ahead and wonder if it applies to your radio systems, whatever they may be.
CB radios (27 MHZ) are not affected by the new rules.
FRS (Family Radio Service) is not affected (bubble pack radios found in all the stores.)
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) is not affected by the new rules.
Marine Radio is not affected.
MURS (Multi Use Radio Service) is not affected.
That takes care of 99.9% of us. For the remaining folks, if your radio system is VHF High Band or UHF and is licensed under Part 90 of the FCC rules, it is most likely covered in the narrowband mandate. This will include both public safety and business licensees. For further information, check with your system administrator.
You may hear a lot of talk about narrowbanding in the months ahead and wonder if it applies to your radio systems, whatever they may be.
CB radios (27 MHZ) are not affected by the new rules.
FRS (Family Radio Service) is not affected (bubble pack radios found in all the stores.)
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) is not affected by the new rules.
Marine Radio is not affected.
MURS (Multi Use Radio Service) is not affected.
That takes care of 99.9% of us. For the remaining folks, if your radio system is VHF High Band or UHF and is licensed under Part 90 of the FCC rules, it is most likely covered in the narrowband mandate. This will include both public safety and business licensees. For further information, check with your system administrator.