Your Icom F21GM operates on GMRS frequencies (Plus 7 channels shared with FRS ).
GENERAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE (GMRS)
GMRS is a two-way personal radio service available to an individual (one man or one woman) to facilitate the activities of the individ- ual's immediate family members. GMRS is not authorized for busi- ness uses.
Users must cooperate in the selection and use of channels to make the most effective use of them and reduce the possibility of inter- ference. Channel 9 –15 are shared with FRS channels. You can communicate with any FRS radios on these 7 channels. FRS is a UHF two-way voice communication service for family, friends and associates to communicate among themselves within their neigh- bourhood and while on group outings. Eight GMRS channels are authorized for repeater operation*.
You must obtain a license for a GMRS system. Application is made on FCC Form 605 or on line at http://www.fcc.gov/wtb/uls. As of January, 2001, the license fee is $85 for a 5-year term. Schedule F of the form permits immediate temporary operation during the ap- plication process. Form 605 and Form 159 remittance fee advice are available for downloading at http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html.
Applications may be mailed to Federal Communications Commis- sion, Wireless Bureau Applications, PO Box 358245, Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5245
Call 1-800-418 FORM to have the forms mailed to you, or call 1- 202-418-0177 from your fax machine to have them faxed to you on the FCC Fax-On-Demand system. For assistance completing the forms call 1-800-CALL-FCC.
*Repeater use may require a subscription.