GMRS license (Fee/Tax) process

[M Rose]

Really, both... I kinda jumped in with both feet and bought a handheld ham radio, a CB radio, and a GMRS radio. I already have a handheld VHF radio that the locals use to communicate in the area we frequent in Baja. I bought them figuring for now I could at least listen in when doing runs, and more importantly, because my wife said Ok. Then, after a while I'll figure out what licenses I want to get based on what I decide is the most useful for the types of trips I'll be doing.

Someone also told me that some ham radios will also work on some CB and VHF channels. Once I've got things figured out, I would prefer to have fewer radios, antennas, cables, Etc. that can do more so I can avoid this:
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A good article talking about your exact questions

OB Approved - A Basic Overlanders Guide To Mobile Radio Equipment (U.S. Version)

I see the question pop up on forums every now and then. I have my Ham Radio License now......now what? or I bought this radio. Do I need a license to use it? or I bought these little FRS/GMRS radios and I'm on the same channel as my buddies but they can't hear me! Lets start with the...

www.overlandbound.com

 

[HIALT2D]

A good article talking about your exact questions

OB Approved - A Basic Overlanders Guide To Mobile Radio Equipment (U.S. Version)

I see the question pop up on forums every now and then. I have my Ham Radio License now......now what? or I bought this radio. Do I need a license to use it? or I bought these little FRS/GMRS radios and I'm on the same channel as my buddies but they can't hear me! Lets start with the...

www.overlandbound.com

This certainly looks like it would be a good start. Thx