[aprssig] Global FRS radio like AVRS

[scott at opentrac.org]

Anyone know what the FCC's take on these is?  FRS was meant to be a
short-range service.  As far as I can tell these things don't violate the
letter of Part 95, but I can see where the FCC might get upset if they
become widespread.  I wouldn't buy one just because the whole 'no external
antenna' rule really limits how useful a base station installation can be.

Scott
N1VG 

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:aprssig-bounces at lists.tapr.org] On Behalf Of A.J. 
> Farmer (AJ3U)
> Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 5:38 PM
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> Subject: Re: [aprssig] Global FRS radio like AVRS
> 
> I saw those too at Best Buy this week!  I think it was called
> "DingoTel" or something like that...  It appeared to be very similar
> to IRLP, but for FRS radios.
> 
> On 2/26/06, Robert Bruninga <bruninga at usna.edu> wrote:
> > Today at Best Buy, I noticed a little USB dongle that
> > included an interface to an FRS radio.  Then you use
> > your own FRS radio as a 2 way radio anywhere in the
> > world via VOIP.
> >
> > Sounds like the license-free version of IRLP and ECHolink.
> > But for $54 I didnt bite...
> >
> > Anyone played with this?
> >
> > Bob, Wb4APR
> >
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