is it possible to get a license for the GM300's?? And how would one obtain it ...?

I know this is kinda off bounds here but since the GM300 looks to be dust in the wind - i was wondering if i would be safe using the Kenwood TK-890 UHF Mobile? (403-430, 450-490, 480-512 MHz)

Here is the read-up ... I was thinking of getting this one for my base
http://www.theantennafarm.com ...

So i must be licensed to use that freq. range? I was never explained this when i purchased the radios. I don't think anyone around here is in that range. I used to have a Motrola PM400 which operated in the 438-470 range and never was licensed or had a problem. I really like the GM300 and have ...

I forgot to mention the radios are 40watt transmit. The area i live in is semi-falt. Not like the desert or anything. We work with a volunteer traffic assistance program. Something simular to roadside rescue. So out communication needs are based on that. I know location and your surroundings play ...

Hi Bill,

I guess i should of been more specific. Sorry. Anyways - I'm setting up base at my home. It is in the city. There is not too many business or tall structures around it. For the most part i'm on pretty flat landscape. Although i do live near a hillside which isn't far at all from my home. I ...

Hi all - I'm new here. Here's the thing ... I have my group outfitted with a few Motorola Radius UHF mobile radios. I'm taking one of them and setting up base with it. The one i'm using for base is the Gm300 model. The freq. range IS: 406-430 (split band.). My question is what base antenna should i ...