MURS is 5 VHF channels and limited to 2 watts.I do not know if this will help explain or answer your question, but this is what I got from Garmin Tread.
Do I need a license with the FCC in order to operate this radio?
No. The Tread product uses MURS (Multi-Use-Radio-Service) for radio technology, which means that you do not have to file a license with the FCC in order to use this product.
So, if Rugged Radios uses the MURS technology, just like the Tread, you will not need a license. So, does anyone know if Rugged uses MURS or other frequencies? I just don't know.
Anyone of you who have 2 way radios, do you need an FCC license to use them when off roading with your group? If so what did you all get?
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Using marine band radios is a horrible idea. That potentially creates problems for those on the water. Especially should they need assistance. If you can hear them, they can hear you.We use boat radios of amazon just hit Clear (CLR) button twice work just fine we ride rush in Kentucky and cam pick up boats at lake cumberlan so range is pretty good
Well, I don't use CB. I am a licensed ham operator and have a comprehensive understanding of different radio services along with their intended use and why that is.Let them come get me they were cheap and work good, im not hurting boaters its one more person who can relay message to authorities if needed. Maybe your cd is interfering with truckers doing their job