as being available in an ASCII version for
immediate download in a ZIP-compressed format.
Last updated: June 25, 2001
NOTE: This is a cumulative list of publications currently or previously distributed by and/or available through the PRSG. The purpose for creating and maintaining this list is for archiving, not for offering for sale. This list can be used to determine if a particular publication is still current, and if not, which other publication(s) may have replaced it. Prices quoted are subject to change without notice. Items without prices are available at $1 per page (minimum $3 per item, minimum $10 per order).
Items shown below square-bracketed [.....] are:
Some of these items are marked as being available in an ASCII version for
immediate download in a ZIP-compressed format.
We have also included lists of topics covered in the new series of electronic newsletters. Thesse are not available in a printed form, except as specifically noted.
Also Note: The following list is very
lengthy. You can also download it as a ZIP-compressed file
(BIBSUM.ZIP):
A: GMRS Repeater Directories B: Other Directories C: FCC Rules D: FCC Forms and Instructions E: FCC Dockets and Other Considerations F: Other FCC Publications and Related Items G: Non-FCC Republications H: PRSG Newsletter, the Personal Radio Exchange (or PRE) I: PRSG Questionnaires and Instructions J: Other PRSG Publications (Administrative) K: PRSG Subscription Services L: Basic Information Series M: Repeater Information Series N: Future Technology Series
A.10) GMRS national repeater guide, Spring 1997. Originally distributed as the February/March 1997 PRE. 279 pages, $25 (inc. S&H).
[A.9) GMRS national repeater guide, January 1990. Originally distributed with the January/February 1990 PRE. 88 pages. Second printing December 1990. Published supplies now exhausted. Replaced by item A.10.]
[A.8) GMRS national repeater guide, July 1987. Originally distributed with the June/July 1987 PRE. 64 pages. Published supplies now exhausted. Replaced by item A.9.]
[A.7) GMRS national repeater guide, January 1986. Originally distributed with the November/December 1985 PRE. 62 pages, replaced by A.8.]
[A.6) GMRS transient-use directory, February 1984. Originally distributed with the February 1984 PRE. 13 pages, replaced by A.7.]
[A.5) GMRS transient-use directory, January 1983. Originally distributed with the January/February 1983 PRE. 23 pages, replaced by A.6.]
[A.4) GMRS transient-use directory, July 1982. Originally distributed by private mailing and at the July 1982 REACT International Convention (Las Vegas, NV). 24 pages, replaced by A.5.]
[A.3) GMRS transient-use directory, January 1982. Originally distributed by private mailing. 20 pages, replaced by A.4.]
[A.2) GMRS transient-use directory, July 1981. Originally distributed by private mailing and at the July 1981 REACT International Convention (Indianapolis, IN). 16 pages, replaced by A.3.]
[A.1) GMRS repeater directory, June 1980. Originally distributed by private mailing and at the July 1980 REACT International Convention (Atlanta, GA). 60 pages, replaced by A.2.]
[B.6) GMRS callsign registry. Project suspended.]
[B.5) Directory of public service radio teams of North America, August 1987. 101 pages of directory text, $12. Originally announced as available in August 1987 PRE, but not otherwise distributed free to PRE subscribers. Publication discontinued.]
[B.4a) Directory of public service radio teams of North America, July 1986, revised to March 1987. Availability announced but not otherwise distributed free to PRE subscribers. 92 pages. Replaced by item B.5.]
[B.4) Directory of public service radio teams of North America, July 1986. Originally distributed with the July/August 1986 PRE. 92 pages. Replaced by item B.5.]
[B.3) Directory of public service radio teams of North America, July 1984. Joint publication of PRSG and PECC. Originally distributed with the August/September 1985 PRE. 56 pages. Replaced by item B.4.]
[B.2) Regional coordinators for the PRSG, January 1983. Also incorporated into the January 1983 GMRS transient-use directory (item A.5), as distributed with the January/February 1983 PRE. 1 page, out of date, not replaced.]
[B.1) REACT teams with GMRS repeaters, April 1982. 2 pages, out of date, not replaced directly, but superseded by the July 1982 GMRS transient-use directory (item A.4), etc.]
C.A.9) The FCC rules governing the General Mobile Radio Service, Part 95,
Subpart A and relevant portions of Subpart E. A reprint of those portions of
the FCC rules which pertain to the GMRS, as amended and current to February
1, 2000. This includes all of the changes adopted by the Report and Order
in the ULS (Universal Licensing System, WT Docket 98-20) docket, and by the
subsequent amendments in response to the PRSG petition for reconsideration.
Electronic version: PART95AE.TXT (90 KB) compressed into PART95AE.ZIP (25
KB):
[C.A.8) The FCC rules governing the General Mobile Radio Service, Part 95, Subpart A and relevant portions of Subpart E. A reprint of those portions of the FCC rules which pertain to the GMRS, as amended and current to February 12, 1999. This includes only those changes initially adopted by the Report and Order in the ULS (Universal Licensing System, WT Docket 98-20) docket. Replaced by item C.A.9 above.]
[C.A.7) The FCC rules governing the General Mobile Radio Service, Part 95, Subpart A and relevant portions of Subpart E. A reprint of those portions of the FCC rules which pertain to the GMRS, as amended and current to December 14, 1997. Included in the subscription starter packet from November 1997 through February 1999. Replaced by item C.A.8 above.]
[C.A.6) The FCC rules governing the General Mobile Radio Service, Part 95, Subpart A and selected portions of Subpart E, as amended and current to March 15, 1993. Includes item E.26.r (FCC discussion of the changes in the new GMRS rules, November 1988, which describes the Commission's reasonsing and decisions behind these important changes in the GMRS rules. March 15, 1993. 36 pages, $7. Announced as available in the July 1993 PRE, but not otherwise sent to subscribers unless purchased specifically. Included in the subscription starter packet from March 1993 through November 1997. Replaced by item C.A.7 above.]
[C.A.5a) Order, Editorial Amendment of Part 95, Subpart A, of the Commission's Rules Regarding the General Mobile Radio Service. December 12, 1990. FCC publication. Originally distributed with the December 1990/January 1991 PRE. 2 pages, $2. Incorporated into C.A.6 above.]
[C.A.5) The New GMRS Rules: Parts 95A & E, with annotations of the changes made by the R&O in PR 87-265. November 1988. Distributed originally with the November/December 1988 PRE. PRSG compiled, 28 pages, $7. Replaced by item C.A.6 above.]
[C.A.4e) Part 95-A (GMRS) "Revision R5," current to September 1987. PRSG compiled, 8 pages. Replaced by item C.A.5.]
[C.A.4d) Part 95-A (GMRS) "Revision R4," current to April 27, 1987. PRSG compiled, 14 pages. Replaced by item C.A.4e.]
[C.A.4ca) Part 95-A (GMRS) "Revision R3a," revised to November 1985. PRSG compiled, 38 pages. Replaced by item C.A.4d.]
[C.A.4c) Part 95-A (GMRS) "Revision R3," revised March 1985 (effective November 1985). PRSG compiled, 38 pages. Replaced by item C.A.4ca.]
[C.A.4ba) Part 95-A (GMRS) "Revision R2," revised May 1985. 2 page supplement to update item C.A.4a, originally distributed with the May 1985 PRE.]
[C.A.4b) Part 95-A (GMRS) "Revision R2," revised June 1984. PRSG compiled, 5 page supplement to update C.A.4a; not current.]
[C.A.4a) Part 95-A (GMRS) "Revision R1," revised March 1984. PRSG compiled, 38 pages, out of date.]
[C.A.4) Part 95-A (GMRS), revised January 1984 (but previously shown as revised May 1984). PRSG compiled, 38 pages, out of date. Replaced by C.A.4a.]
[C.A.3) (Reserved.) Formerly shown as: "Part 95-A (GMRS), annotated. PRSG compiled. In preparation." Publication canceled for higher priority tasks.]
[C.A.2) Part 95-A (GMRS), revised October 1983. PRSG compiled, 15 pages. Not current. Replaced by item C.A.4.]
[C.A.1) Part 95-A (GMRS), revised November 1982. P.R. Knowles compilation, including legal citations of all changes since April 1977 GPO printing (orange paper). 44 pages. Not current, replaced by C.A.4.]
[C.C.1) Formerly shown as: "Part 95-C (RC/RS), revised July 1983. GPO compilation, 8 pages. Not current. Order instead from the Government Printing Office.]
[C.D.1) Formerly shown as: "Part 95-D (CBRS), revised July 1983. 18 pages. Not current. Order instead from the Government Printing Office.]
C.D.0) Operation on citizens radio channel 9 (27.065 MHz), FCC working paper. June 12, 1972. 9 pages, $3.
[C.E.3) Part 95-E, Technical Regulations in the Personal Radio Services, effective January 1, 1989. Included as part of the Report and Order in Docket 87-265 (see item C.A.5). Distributed originally with the November/December 1988 PRE. Replaced by item C.A.6.]
[C.E.2) Part 95-E, Technical Regulations in the Personal Radio Services, August 17, 1988. Included as part of the Order in Docket 88-256 (see item E.29.a.). Replaced by item C.A.5.]
[C.E.1) Formerly shown as: "Part 95-E (Technical Regulations, Personal Radio Services), October 1982. GPO compilation, 10 pages. Replaced by item C.E.2.]
C.I.1) The FCC rules governing the Medical Implant Radio Service, Part 95
Subpart I, as implemented January 14, 2000. Electronic version: MICS-FR.TXT
(51 KB) compressed into MICS-FR.ZIP (15 KB):
[C.V1.83) Formerly shown as: "Volume 1 (Parts 0 through 19), October 1983." Order instead from the Government Printing Office. Replaces the former looseleaf subscription series. Not current.]
[C.V2.83) Formerly shown as: "Volume 2 (Parts 20 through 69), October 1983." Order instead from the Government Printing Office. Replaces the former looseleaf subscription series. Not current.]
[C.V3.83) Formerly shown as: "Volume 3 (Parts 70 through 79), October 1983." Order instead from the Government Printing Office. Replaces the former looseleaf subscription series. Not current.]
[C.V4.83) Formerly shown as: "Volume 4 (Parts 80 through end), October 1983." Order instead from the Government Printing Office. Replaces the former looseleaf subscription series. Not current. The October 1988 version of this Volume 4, available in early 1989, does NOT include the Part 95 Subparts A and E changes which went into effect January 1, 1989. They will not appear in the GPO version until the October 1989 edition, available in early 1990.]
NOTE: On February 12, 1999, the FCC implemented major changes in the application process for a GMRS license. The FCC also implemented a new application form, the FCC Form 605. GMRS applicants should use the 605 plus the FCC Form 159 ("Remittance Advice"). An electronic copy of these forms is available from the FCC's Web site at: www.fcc.gov/formpage.html
These forms, in the versions available on the FCC's Web site, also include the respective instructions. These forms (especially the FCC Form 605) are still being occasionally revised. This is why we recommend that you obtain the latest version directly from the FCC.
If you do not have personal access to the Internet, you can request that the FCC send you a printed copy by calling its National Call Center at: 1-888-CALL-FCC. You should also be able to obtain a printed copy from the FCC's Web site by visiting your local public library (and requesting assistance for your Web inquiry).
In late 1999, the FCC implemented "electronic licensing" for GMRS. You can now file an application for a GMRS license right from your local computer if yu have the appropriate software and a modem.
Because of this, all of the publications shown below are now out of date. They are shown below merely for archival purposes.
[D.17) Instructions for downloading and installing electronic filing and application review software, March 12, 1996, 4 pages. $2. Out of date.]
[D.16) Licensing instructions for Maxon 210+3 radios. Out of date.]
[D.15) Licensing instructions for Uniden GMR-100 radios. Out of date.]
[D.14) Licensing instructions for Radio Shack GMRS radios. Out of date.]
[D.13.b) FCC Instructions for Completing the FCC Form 574 (rev. 9/95). 16 pages, $10. Out of date.]
[D.13.a) Sample FCC Form 574 (rev. 9/95). 2 pages, $2. Originally included with the March/April 1996 PRE. Out of date.]
[D.12) GMRS licensing guidelines (July 24, 1993, most recently updated to August 10, 1995). 80 pages, $5. Includes two blank copies of FCC Form 574. Announced as available in the July 1993 PRE, but not otherwise sent (except upon purchase) to PRE subscribers. Out of date.]
[D.11.b) Sample FCC Form 574 (rev. 4/91). 2 pages, $2. Originally included with the March/April 1991 PRE. Replaced by the FCC Form 605.]
[D.11.a) Sample FCC Form 574 (January 1991). 2 pages, $2. Originally included with the December 1990/January 1991 PRE. Replaced (corrected) by D.11.b.]
[D.10) GMRS fee filing guide (excerpts pertaining to GMRS, plus PRSG editorial supplement) (May 1990). 4 pages, $2. Includes FCC form 155 (May 1990, 2 pages). Originally distributed with the May 1990 PRE. Out of date.]
[D.9) How to prepare for Canadian clearance in private land mobile radio services (FCC Public Notice, May 1, 1984), and PRSG discussion "G.M.R.S. operations near the Canadian border" (July 1984). 4 pages, $2. Originally distributed with the July 1984 PRE. Bulk copies of FCC Public Notice alone: obtain instead directly from the FCC. A list of the protected Canadian operations (by frequency and location) was printed in the NPRM in docket 87-265 (see item E.26.e below), but was not retained when the new rules were eventually adopted. Replaced by discussion contained in item D.12.]
[D.8) Instructions for completing the form 574. Project terminated.]
[D.7.b) FCC form 574 instructions (FCC version, revised August 1989). Not distributed with the PRE. 36 pages. Single copy: $1.50, or write to your nearest FCC Field Office for a free copy. Bulk quantities: obtain instead directly from the FCC in Washington, DC. Recommended to be used only with item D.6.a (February 1987).]
[D.7.a) FCC form 574 instructions (FCC version, revised July 1987). Not distributed with the PRE. 36 pages. Single copy: $1.50.]
[D.7) FCC form 574 instructions (FCC version, revised December 1983). Distributed originally with the January 1984 PRE. 27 pages (orange cover, labeled "October 1982"). Reissued several times thereafter. Replaced by item D.7.a.]
[D.6.c) Summary of Changes in the FCC Form 574 (April 1990). Distributed originally with the March/April 1990 PRE. 2 pages. Single copy: $2.]
[D.6.b) FCC Changes Form 574; Only Minor Impact for GMRS (October 1988). Distributed originally with the October 1988 PRE. 4 pages plus Form 574 (revision of 11/87; item D.4.b), including FCC Public Notice: Commission Policy on Private Printing of FCC Forms (July 11, 1988); $3.]
[D.6.a) How to Add a Second Channel to Your GMRS License (February 87). Distributed originally with the February 1987 PRE. 11 pages plus Form 574, $3.]
[D.6) Completing the FCC form 574 (PRSG abbreviated version designed specifically for GMRS personal-use or public-service-team applicants, revised October 1983). Distributed originally with the October 1983 PRE. 4 pages. Replaced by D.6.a.]
[D.5) Completing the FCC form 574 (PRSG abbreviated instructions, July 1983). Distributed originally with the July 1983 PRE. 2 pages, out of date, replaced by item D.6.]
[D.4.b) Form 574, rev 8/89 (adds item 38).]
[D.4.a) Form 574, rev 4/86 (non-carbon/tissue version).]
[D.4) Form 574. FCC has since replaced with a non-carbon-tissue version (D.4.a).]
[D.3.a) Form 574-T (instant add-on GMRS licensing) of February 1994, with citation of applicable FCC Rules on station identification (95.119). Single copy: $2, or free to PRE subscribers for a 25-cent SASE.]
[D.3) Form 574-T (instant add-on GMRS licensing), with FCC Public Notice (August 1983) and PRSG explanation and comments on FCC interpretations (September 1983). Originally distributed with the September 1983 PRE. Replaced by item D.3.a above.]
[D.2) FCC instructions on requesting Special Temporary Authorization (STA), March 1982. 2 pages, $2. Subsequently withdrawn by the FCC.]
[D.1) Form 400. Application for an FCC license. No longer in use. Replaced by D.4.]
E: FCC Dockets and Other
Considerations
NOTE: Most of these dockets were discussed at one or more times in individual PRE newsletter issues. Where those newsletter articles included significant supplemental or analytical discussions, those newsletter issue(s) is(are) also cited.
WT 99-366 (Personal Locator Beacons)
WT 98-182 (Multi-Use Radio Service)
WT 98-20 (Universal Licensing System)
RM-9107 (Petition to restore team licensing eligibility in GMRS).
Docket WT 95-5 (Creating a tower registration requirement and procedure).
Docket WT 95-102 (Creation of the Family Radio Service [FRS] in GMRS spectrum).
Docket 92-235 (Replacement of Part 90 by Part 88 to revise the private land mobile radio services and modify to policies governing them). (Replaces FCC docket 91-170.)
Docket 91-170 (Spectrum efficiency in the private land mobile radio bands in use prior to 1968).
Docket 91-36 (Inquiry into the Need to Preempt State and Local Laws Concerning Amateur Operator Use of Transceivers Capable of Reception Beyond the Amateur Service Frequency Allocations).
Docket 89-552 (amendment of Part 90 to provide for the use of the 220-222 MHz band by the private land mobile radio services).
National Telecommunications and Information Administration, US Department of Commerce, Comprehensive Policy Review of Use and Management of the Radio Frequency Spectrum.
Docket 89-599 (to establish a personal emergency locator transmitter service) (PELTS). Discussed in the January/February 1990 PRE (item H.34).
Docket 88-256 (amendment of Part 95, Subpart E, technical regulations in the personal radio services). Discussed in the October 1988 PRE (item H.30).
Docket 87-465 (to protect GMRS from TV channel 14 transmitters). The ramifications and potentials of the docket were discussed in the June/July 1988 PRE (item H.29).
Docket 87-389 (to deregulate Part 15 transmitters). This docket was discussed in the November 1987 PRE (item H.26).
Docket 87-265 (to change GMRS rules). The history of this docket was summarized in the November/December 1988 PRE (item H.31). The progress of this docket was also discussed in most PRE newsletter issues from the July 1987 issue (item H.24) through the adoption of the new rules, covered in the November/December 1988 issue (item H.31).
RM-5242 (to change GMRS rules - Phases 1 and 2 of RM-5058). Also discussed in the November/December 1985 PRE (item H.16.c). Also see entries for RM-5058, under the listing for PR docket 86-38.
PRB-1 (FCC pre-emption of local antenna ordinances governing ham radio antennas).
FCC PR Docket 86-38 (to create a new "consumer radio service" to replace the GMRS). This docket also purported (frivolously) to incorporate RM-5058, to evolve the GMRS into the PMRS in six phases (RM-5058). This docket was discussed in most PRE newsletter issues from March 1986 (item H.17) through April 1987 (item H.23).
FCC PR Docket 84-960 (to reallocate 902-928 MHz to the Amateur Radio Service, amongst other new ARS allocations). Also discussed in the May 1985 PRE (item H.16.a) and in the October 1985 PRE (item H.16.b).
FCC General Docket 84-1234 (to allocate spectrum for land-mobile satellite operations).
FCC General Docket 84-1233 (to reallocate more spectrum for "traditional land-mobile" operations).
FCC General Docket 84-1231 (to reallocate more spectrum for cellular telephone operations).
RM-4871 (rule-making petition by PRSG to create a "master plan" for the conversion of all land-mobile services to more spectrum-efficient technologies).
RM-4831 (rule-making petition by STI to reallocate portions of Amateur 220 MHz band for ACSB land-mobile use).
RM-4829 (rule-making petition by LMCC to preserve the remainder of the "land-mobile reserve" only for "traditional" land-mobile services [to exclude PRCS, amongst others]).
RM-4812 (rule-making petition by Ameritech to allocate more spectrum to cellular telephone. (Also see General Docket 84-1231, series E.19 above.)
RM-4782 (rule-making petition by MURA Corporation to create a different 900 MHz personal radio service and to phase-out CB and GMRS):
RM-4592 (rule-making petition by Laurence Salter to allow GMRS interconnection with the public telephone network):
FCC Docket PR 83-330 (extend GMRS licensing to 10-years):
FCC Docket PR 83-28 (creation of a new class of Amateur Radio without a Morse Code requirement):
FCC Docket PR 83-26 (proposal to create a new personal radio service at 900 MHz):
FCC Docket PR 82-799 (delicensing of the Citizens Band Radio Service and Radio Control Radio Service):
FCC Docket PR 82-184 (instant add-on licensing for the GMRS):
FCC Docket PR 82-177 (dropping the requirement that GMRS licensees possess a copy of the rules):
RM-4180 (rule-making petition by Uniden to allow GMRS interconnection with the public telephone network):
RM-4179 (rule-making petition by Uniden to allow all-channel GMRS operation):
FCC Docket PR 82-84 (1984 recodification of GMRS rules):
FCC Docket PR 82-10 (inquiry on spectrum needs for land-mobile radio):
FCC Docket PR 79-140 (creation of a new personal radio service at 900 MHz). (Note: This is the notice of inquiry [NOI] of 1979. GE's 1982 petition to expedite consideration of this NOI resulted in the FCC's issuance of the NPRM in Docket PR 83-26. See item E.10 above.)
FCC Docket 19759 (creation of a new personal radio service at 220 MHz, "Class E"):
F: Other FCC Publications and Related
Items
[F.7) GMRS in transition: approaching the crossroads of change, July 1992. Originally distributed with the July/August 1992 PRE. 2 pages, $2.]
[F.6) FCC increases penalties for rules violators, August 1991. Originally distributed with the August/September 1991 PRE. 2 pages, $2.]
[F.5) How FCC rules are made; How to file comments in an FCC rulemaking, January 1982. Originally distributed with the December 1984/January 1985 PRE. FCC, 2 pages, $2.]
[F.4) Alternatives for improved personal communications, FCC office of plans and policy, working paper 20, James E. McNally, Jr., August 1986. 100 pages, $30.]
[F.4.a) FCC think tank releases working paper on personal radio, October 1986. Includes "Alternatives for improved personal communications" (item F.4), reprinted from the October 1986 issue of Personal Communications Magazine (FutureComm Publications, Vienna, VA). Originally distributed with the October/November 1986 PRE. 2 pages, $2.]
[F.3) FCC bulletin on GMRS system licensing, November 1980. Originally distributed with the August 1982 PRE. 6 pages, out of date.]
F.2) FCC public notice to business users of the GMRS, June 1977. This notice advises business users that they must share the channel with personal users. Originally distributed with the August 1982 PRE. Mailed out again with the April 1987 PRE. 1 page, $2.
[F.1) FCC PURAC (Personal Use Radio Advisory Committee), interim and final reports, volume III (GMRS), April 1978. 262 pages, $100. Includes item G.1.]
G.5.a) (Canadian) Department of Communications, Notice No. DGTP-010-87: Utilization of the radio frequency spectrum in the range 30.01-890 MHz. 110 pages, $50.
G.5.b) PRSG comments to the DOC DGTP-010-87. 11 pages, $5. The appendices included items J.8.a, G.3, E.23.aa, E.23.ba, E.26.d, and others previously listed.
G.4) PRSG's reconsideration request on PRCS denied (also discusses PR 86-38, and the FCC working paper on personal radio [item F.4]). Reprinted from October 13, 1986 issue of Industrial Communications (Phillips Publishing, Inc., Potomac, MD). 4 pages, $2. Obtain directly from Phillips Publishing, Inc.
G.3) GMRS: evolution of a service; personal radio at the turning point, by P. Randall Knowles. Reprinted from the May 1985 issue of Personal Communications Magazine (FutureComm Publications, Vienna, VA). 4 pages, $2.
G.2) Class A citizens' (general mobile) radio 1980: unfulfilled promise as a personal radio service. P. Randall Knowles. 22 pages, $10.
G.1) Citizens' radio: a review of the regulation of personal two-way service in the UHF band, April 1978. P. Randall Knowles. 44 pages, $20. This item was also a part of the PURAC Final Report on the GMRS (item F.1).
H: PRSG Newsletter, the Personal Radio
Exchange (or PRE)
Price quoted is for the newsletter only. For the attachments, see their individual separate prices. Other attached materials not shown (but usually accompanying each newsletter issue): bibliography of current or recent materials.
Beginning with the April 2001 issue (number 55), the primary newsletter format is electronic. Printed copies are available for the price shown. PRSG newsletter subscribers can also download an electronic version from the FILES section of the PRSG_SUB list on Yahoo Groups.
H.56) May 2001 PRE ($2): Motorola continues to pressure the FCC on MURS; continuing manufacturer reluctance for MURS; petition for reduced GMRS licensing cost; new directions for the FCC; latest edition of spectrum reference tool released; FCC reasserts intent to prohibit scanners with cellphone receiving; feedback on weekly on-line chats.
H.55) April 2001 PRE ($2): continuation of the PRE newsletter schedule; status of MURS (multi-use radio service) [current status of MURS, considerations in acquiring MURS radios]; plans for updating the GMRS national repeater guide; increasing problems with "bubble pack pirates"; plans for weekly chat sessions and polls; new callsign format still causes confusion; the importance of timely renewals; GMRS licensing cost to decrease.
H.54) August/September 1998 PRE (2 pages, $2); GMRS licensing fees to increase, GMRS on the Internet (an update), GMRS equipment reports, GMRS national repeater guide (the next edition). Attachment: comments and reply comments filed in the ULS docket (item E.39.g)
H.53) March/April 1998 PRE. In lieu of the newsletter itself, the newsletter mailing consisted of two publications: FCC proposes radical reform of GMRS (E.39.c), summary of the most significant changes proposed in WT docket 98-20 (universal licensing system).
H.52) September/October 1996 PRE (4 pages, $2); Senate bill would authorize local enforcement of CB rules; FC asked to reconsider FRS rules; new mailing requirements; GMRS licensing fees remain unchanged, but FCC is looking for money to move; FAA to charge for antenna approvals; GMRS national repeater guide - an update; acceptability of older 574s; update on FCC national call center; initial equipment review column. Attachment: reconsideration of the FCC's family radio service rules (item E.36.x).
H.51) May/June 1996 PRE (2 pages, $2); FCC adopts rules for the "family radio service," FCC drops pilot RFI program, Olympics security may discourage two-way radio use, GMRS National Repeater Guide - an update, FCC initiates operation of its "national call center." Attachments: FCC adopts rules for the "family radio service" (item E.36.k), changing the FRS rules - guidelines for petitioning for reconsideration (item E.36.l).
H.50) March/April 1996 PRE (6 pages, $3.00); Congress expands FCC delicensing authority - but exempts GMRS, GMRS licensees overwhelmingly oppose the FCC's "family radio service" proposal, GMRS National Repeater Guide - an update, new phone number for GMRS licensee database, FAX library offers GMRS licensing information, FCC adopts electronic filing for GMRS applications, FCC adopts tower registration program, FCC revises Form 574 for GMRS applications. Attachments: summary of comments and replies filed in response to a notice of proposed rulemaking to create the "family radio service" (item E.36.j), FCC Form 574 (rev. September 1995) (item D.13.a).
H.49) August/September 1995 PRE (2 pages, $2.50); FCC formally proposes to create the "family radio service," GMRS "user fee" drops to $3/year, GMRS National Repeater Guide - an update, status of Congressional legislation, changes in FCC enforcement activities. Attachments: FCC proposes to create the "family radio service" (item E.36.e), how to comment on the FCC's "family radio service" proposal (item E.36.f), suggested cover page for submitting comments (item E.36.g), the "family" radio service and the politics of misinformation (item E.36.h). [Mailed first class to all PRE subscribers.)
H.48) March/April 1995 PRE (2 pages, $2.50); US Congress considers GMRS delicensing, GMRS National Repeater Guide - an update, FCC proposes new antenna and tower registration procedures, the FCC Form 574 - only for GMRS now, FCC proposes reduction in GMRS user fees, licensing scams and rip-offs continue. Attachment: writing to Congress: why and how, and do it now! (item E.36.d). [Mailed first class to all PRE subscribers.)
H.47) December 1994/January 1995 PRE (2 pages, $2.50); finally - a radio designed specifically for GMRS repeater users, "family radio service" may invade GMRS in 1995, GMRS National Repeater Guide - a further update. Attached: technology, marketing, and the evolution of the GMRS (item N.3.a).
H.46) October/November 1994 PRE (4 pages, $2.00); FCC considers delicensing GMRS, GMRS national repeater guide - a further update, new guide to the radio spectrum, changes in the FCC form 574, readership survey responses. Attached: summary and editorial discussion, comments and replies to the petition to create a new "family radio service" (item E.36.c).
H.45) July/August 1994 PRE (4 pages, $2.00); Radio Shack seeks GMRS spectrum for new "family radio service", $80 for a new GMRS license, new mailing addresses and different fees for some GMRS applications, GMRS National Repeater Guide - an update. Attached: Radio Shack seeks to put unlicensed service in GMRS band (item E.36.b), questionnaire for the 1995 GMRS National Repeater Guide (item I.1.j), supplemental instructions for completing the Repeater Guide questionnaire (item I.2.e).
H.44) March/April 1994 PRE (4 pages, $2.00); new GMRS "user fee" is temporarily delayed; arbitrary channel assignment speeds up license processing, but creates long-term problems; FCC considers reinstituting equipment technician requirements; big brother comes to New Jersey; older Form 574s now disallowed; GMRS 467 MHz frequencies - now only for repeater access and control; status of the GMRS National Repeater Guide; looking for good prices on new and used GMRS equipment; open squelch. Attached: the use of subaudible tone for calling and remote control, part III (item l.7.c).
H.43) September/October 1993 PRE (4 pages, $2.00); GMRS licensing rate explodes, GMRS user fee announced, scanner pre-emption for amateur radio operators, FCC proposes to revise the form 574; open squelch. Attached: GMRS basics, part 1 (defining the nature of mobile communications) (item L.8.a); improving your GMRS system performance, part 1 (optimizing your current procedures), part 2 (improving handheld radio performance by the use of alternative antennas) (item L.9.a).
H.42) July 1993 PRE (2 pages, $2.00); GMRS licensing guidelines are now available, future GMRS technologies, regional GMRS user group meetings, GMRS rules available in revised format, update on the repeater guide. Attached: the use of subaudible tone for calling and remote control (part II), (item L.7.b), possible changes in the GMRS technical standards (item N.1.a).
H.41) January 1993 PRE (2 pages, $2.00); on line GMRS licensing database; Radio Shack GMRS: an update; project and publishing schedule. Attached: the use of subaudible tone for calling and remote control (part I) (item L.7.a).
H.40) July/August 1992 PRE (6 pages, $3.00); Tandy to enter the GMRS market, GMRS "user fee" proposed again, FCC nabs recurrent GMRS violator, changes in GMRS licensing trends and practices, FCC proposes to relax restriction on "ham" communications, FCC permits one-way broadcasting in CB radio, plans for the 1993 edition of the GMRS national repeater guide, plans for future newsletters. Attached: GMRS in transition: approaching the crossroads of change (item F.7); questionnaire for the 1993 GMRS national repeater guide (item I.1.i), supplemental instructions for completing the repeater guide questionnaire (item I.2.d).
H.39) August/September 1991 PRE (6 pages, $3.00); GMRS user fee expected shortly; comments to the scanner docket - nearly unanimous support for federal preemption; cellular interests press for additional restrictions on scanner use; FCC abandons the PELTS proposal; FCC inquires into future land mobile technologies; an update on TV 14 interference. Attached: FCC increases penalties for rules violators (item F.6); ideas for the next issue of the GMRS national repeater guide (item I.1.h); PRSG reply comments in PR 91-36 (the FC's scanner docket) (item E.33.e); memorandum opinion and order in PR 89-599 (the FCC's PELTS NOI) (item E.30.e).
H.38) March/April 1991 PRE (4 pages, $2.00); FCC releases "scanner" inquiry, asks for GMRS responses; proposal for a new "personal radio service" - but it's not what you think; FCC considers "user fees"; subscription renewal rate increases; revision to recommended answers on FCC Form 574; open squelch. Attached: personal radio in the 1980s, part II (callsign chronology), part III (distribution of licenses by state and channel) (item L.6.b); local "anti- scanner" laws: a threat to GMRS? (item E.33.b); NOI in docket 91-36 (ham/scanner inquiry) (item E.33.a); sample cover sheet (item E.33.c); sample FCC Form 574 (rev. 4/91) (item D.11.b).
H.37) December 1990/January 1991 PRE (8 pages, $3.00); FCC begins clean up of GMRS rules; FCC cracks down on tower violations; FCC adopts a no code ham license; a clarification of PRSG advertising policies; subscriber feedback; new PRSG publications policy; the field report (interference busters-part two); what is personal radio, an editorial reflection; open squelch. Attached: how to use your radios effectively, the role of the communicator in our modern society (item L.5.a); personal radio in the 1980s, a summary of important events and publications (item L.6.a); methods of licensing repeaters, time for a change (item M.1.a); FCC amendment of GMRS rules (item C.A.5a); sample FCC Form 574 (item D.11.a).
H.36) May 1990 PRE (4 pages, $2.00); local scanner laws can impact GMRS licenses; GMRS licensing problems: continuing evidence of inadequate review; correction on subscription rate increase; topics for next month's newsletter; open squelch. Attached: GMRS fee filing guide (item D.10).
H.35) March/April 1990 PRE (8 pages, $3.00); FCC licensing actions/inactions: a threat to the future of GMRS; news on the FCC Form 574, two new monthly columns added, subscription rates increase, increase in GMRS licensee fee delayed, the field report (how to handle interference problems, part one), open squelch (first appearance), topics for next month's newsletter. Attached: an introduction to radio direction finding (RDF) (item L.4.a), obtaining information on GMRS licensees (item J.6.b), summary of changes in the FCC Form 574 (item D.6.c), various advertising brochures and price lists.
H.34) January/February 1990 PRE (2 pages, $2.00); repeater guide published, GMRS licensing fees to increase, search and rescue radio at 220 MHz - can it work? Attached: 1990 national repeater guide (item A.9).
H.33) April 1989 PRE (2 pages, $2.00); FCC cracks down on illegal GMRS operations, FCC requests specific language on the form 574, expansion of PRSG advertising, FCC takes action against "relicensing" company. Attached materials: advertising policies (J.9.a), various advertising brochures and price lists.
H.32) January 1989 PRE (4 pages, $2.00); the urgency to relicense, implementing other changes affecting GMRS licensing; FCC receives complaints of abuse of the new interstitial frequencies; clarification of the application filing deadline; the 95.179(d) loophole; new phone numbers and services. Attached materials: none.
H.31) November/December 1988 PRE (2 pages, $2): new GMRS rules released. Attached materials: FCC discussion of the changes in the new GMRS rules (item E.26.r), the new GMRS rules (item C.A.5).
H.30) October 1988 PRE (2 pages, $2): FCC changes form 574, changes to GMRS technical rules, plans for the 1989 repeater guide, large response to PRSG questionnaire on future directions, use of automatic identifiers on GMRS repeaters, warning labels proposed for scanner receivers. Attached materials: FCC changes Form 574 (item D.6.b), FCC form 574 (item D.4.b), FCC order amending Part 95-E technical regulations (item E.29.a), FCC adopts new GMRS rules (item E.26.p).
H.29) June/July 1988 PRE (4 pages, $2): FCC considers protecting GMRS from TV broadcast interference, readership survey, changes in the profile of new licensees, new publication series to discuss hardware options and sources, Repeater Guide to be updated, PRCS reflections. Attached materials: choosing a radio service: general observations (item L.1.a), choosing sources for GMRS equipment (item L.2.a), how to choose a hand-held GMRS radio (item L.3.a), questionnaire for the 1989 guide (item I.1.g), supplemental instructions for the questionnaire for the 1989 guide (item I.2.c), purpose and scope of the GMRS national repeater guide (item J.2.d), readership survey (item I.8.a).
H.28) April 1988 PRE (2 pages, $2): 87-265 reply comments continue support for GMRS changes, changes in the licensing process, FCC to allow personal use of certain Business Radio systems. Attached materials: summary of reply comments filed in docket 87-265 (item E.26.l).
H.27) January 1988 PRE (2 pages, $2): 87-265 comments support changes, Kowalski leaves the FCC, user-programmable radios to be prohibited, Canada reviews personal communications requirements. Attached materials: summary of comments filed in docket 87-265 (item E.26.k), current publications list (item J.4.e).
H.26) November 1987 PRE (2 pages, $2): FCC to deregulate unlicensed transmitters, Mimi Dawson to leave FCC, San Diego man sentenced for CB violations. Attached materials: GMRS rules changes, an update (item E.26.j).
H.25) August/September 1987 PRE (2 pages, $2): NPRM on GMRS changes is released. Attached materials: format page for comments to PR 87-265, questions and answers about the FCC's proposed changes to GMRS (item E.27.i), definition of terms used in the NPRM and in the PRSG analysis (item E.26.h), NPRM and PRSG analysis (item E.26.e) including FCC public notice on interim policies (item E.26.f), comparison of the current and proposed GMRS rules (item E.26.g).
H.24) June/July 1987 PRE (2 pages, $2): Licensing backlog at Gettysburg, multiple-channel requests increase, rule-making proposal progress, National Repeater Guide published, scanners and privacy: latest developments, newsletter publication schedule. Attached materials: Special Bulletin (FCC proposes substantial changes to the GMRS rules; item E.26.a), FCC press release and transcript of FCC meeting (item E.26.b), transcript of FCC press conference (item E.26.c), National Repeater Guide (item A.6).
H.23) April 1987 PRE (2 pages, $2): FCC abandons CRS inquiry, thousands modify GMRS licenses before April 1 fees, questions about FCC rule interpretations. Attached materials: cover letter (green paper, inc. bibliography sheet), analysis of responses to the readership survey questionnaire (item I.7.b), FCC news release (item E.23.k), R&O terminating CRS docket (item E.23.l), updates to GMRS Rules, FCC notice to business users (item F.2).
H.22) February 1987 PRE (2 pages, $2): Licensing fees to be reinstated April 1, licensing modifications will "restart the clock," mailing address for GMRS applications to change, novice-level "ham" privileges are expanded, FCC considers restricting user-programmable radios, FCC pursues ATIS inquiry, FCC Chairman resigns. Attached materials: How to add a second channel to your GMRS license (item D.6), FCC Form 574 revised 4/86 (single sheet, non-carbon-tissue version).
H.21) January 1987 PRE (2 pages, $2): GMRS licensing fees resume in April, private relicensing solicitations continue, 1987 National Repeater Guide planned for April, other changes in GMRS rules, Public-Service Team Directory goes into third printing, readership input solicited on needed GMRS rules changes, FCC licensing surveys? Attached materials: Form 574 revised 4/86 (single sheet, non-carbon-tissue version).
H.20) December 1986 PRE (2 pages, $2): FCC backs off from consumer radio proposal, mandatory coordinating in Part 90, coordinating in the GMRS - an editorial opinion. Attached materials: questionnaire for the 1987 national repeater guide (item I.1.f), purpose and scope of the national repeater guide (item I.2.c), personal radio fortieth birthday solicitation (item J.8), readership survey on GMRS licensing and coordination (item I.7.a), business reply envelope.
H.19) October/November 1986 PRE (2 pages, $2): PRCS reconsideration denied, "privacy act" passes to Congress, FCC rejects petition for public digital radio (computer hobbyist) service, report of Congressional displeasure with FCC actions, PRB chief resigns, FCC Form 574 revised to delete carbons, contract awarded for public computer access to FCC database. Attached materials: MO&O denying PRCS reconsideration (item E.11.o), public outcry may sink FCC proposal to dismantle the GMRS (commentary and summary of filings in PR 86-38) (item E.23.j), summary of FCC report on personal radio (item F.4.a), reprint from Industrial Communications (item G.4), business reply envelope.
H.18) July/August 1986 PRE (2 pages, $2): public overwhelmingly rejects FCC's "consumer radio service" proposal, GMRS licensing fee reinstatement expected soon, update on federal "privacy" legislation. Attached materials: directory of public service radio teams (item B.4).
H.17) March 1986 PRE (2 pages, $2): NOI in PR 86-38 threatens GMRS, exemption sought for GMRS in new "privacy" (anti-scanner) legislation. Attached materials: letter correspondence to Kastenmeier subcommittee regarding GMRS exemption from "privacy legislation (item J.7.b), NOI in PR 86-38 (item E.23.e), transcript of FCC news conference (item E.23.f), analysis of the NOI (item E.23.g), recommendations on responding to the NOI (item E.23.h).
H.16.c) November/December 1985 PRE (4 pages, $2): RM-5242 filed, use of HT's in airports, update on scanner legislation, petition filed for public digital radio service. Attached materials: 1986 national repeater guide (item A.7).
H.16.b) October 1985 PRE (5 pages, $2): RM-5058 filed, federal legislation restricting scanners proposed, hams given 900 MHz spectrum, federal pre-emption of local ham antenna ordinances announced, GMRS team aids in airplane crash. Attached materials: GMRS - substantial changes expected in the next few months (item E.23.d).
H.16.a) May 1985 PRE (4 pages, $2): PRCS continues to receive FCC attention, PRSG narrowband petition dismissed, 900 MHz proposed for hams, editorial amendments made to GMRS technical rules, GMRS allocated 31 GHz spectrum, content-of-communications restrictions relaxed in some services, licensing fees to be reinstated. Attached materials: PRCS - What happened and why (item E.10.p), GMRS - Evolution of a service (item G.3), amendments to Part 95-A (item C.A.4ba).
H.16) December 1984/January 1985 PRE (4 pages, $2): FCC turns down PRCS, summary of common GMRS rules violations. Attached materials: R&O turning down PRCS (item E.10.k), how FCC rules are made (item F.5), questionnaire for the repeater directory (item I.1.e), cumulative bibliography of materials and services (item J.4.c).
H.15) August/September 1984 PRE (2 pages, $2): PRCS set for November consideration, update on Ameritech and LMCC petitions, STI petitions for Amateur 220 MHz band, new public service newsletter ("Network") from VAPSCom. Attached materials: directory of public service radio teams of North America (item B.3).
H.14) July 1984 PRE (6 pages, $2): Response to Mura petition, Tandy enters cellular market, cellular expansion limited, update on permissible communications NPRM, LMCC seeks to protect "land mobile reserve," cordless phone expansion opposed, control station power tests, GMRS transient use and temporary/unspecified repeaters. Attached materials: summary and retort to Mura's reply to RM-4782 (item E.14.c), update materials for GMRS rules (including interpretations on control station power tests and transient use of temporary/unspecified repeaters) (item C.A.4b), GMRS operations near the Canadian border (item D.9), cumulative bibliography (July 1984, item J.4.c).
H.13) April 1984 PRE (2 pages, $2): Mura petitions for 900 MHz and phase-out of CB and GMRS, control station power tests, FCC computerized licensing, team directory being planned, GMRS user agreements being collected. Attached materials: summary of the Mura petition (item E.14.b) and comment format, obtaining information on GMRS licensees (item J.6.a).
H.12) February 1984 PRE (2 pages, $2): FCC revises rules, dismisses rule-making petitions on autopatch and all-channel operation, 900 MHz PRCS decision delayed, FCC proposes to drop content-of-communications restrictions in Part 90, FCC proposes to drop technician requirement for transmitter adjustments. Attached materials: MO&O on GMRS reconsiderations (item E.4.f), GMRS transient-use repeater directory (item A.6).
H.11) January 1984 PRE (4 pages, $2): FCC to issue renewal notices, status of reconsiderations, use of omni-directional antennas, drop "no-code" ham proposal, FCC installs fax. Attached materials: cumulative bibliography (12/83, J.4.b), FCC instructions on completing the form 574 (item D.6).
H.10) October 1983 PRE (2 pages, $2): reply comment period closes for 900 MHz docket, Form 400 to be phased out by end of 1983, no GMRS rules reconsideration until 1984, 10-year GMRS licenses dropped, user-generated GMRS enforcement program being considered, autopatch petition opposed. Attached materials: completing the FCC form 574 (10/83, item D.6), questionnaire for the GMRS transient-use directory (item I.1.c), instructions (item I.2.b).
H.9) September 1983 PRE (2 pages, $2): 900 MHz reply comment period extended, GMRS should not be sacrificed for 900 MHz, another petition for GMRS autopatch filed, FCC to issue reminders for expiring licenses, public access to the FCC data base. Attached materials: supplement to summary of key points in PR 83-26 (item E.10.d), the new GMRS rules (R&O in PR 82-84, plus explanatory remarks; item E.4.d), important considerations in the use of the form 574-T (item D.3).
H.8) August 1983 PRE (2 pages, $2): 900 MHz reply comments due, recodified GMRS rules are released, PRSG version of the form 574 instructions changed slightly, GMRS instant add-on licensing delayed again. Attached materials: summary of key points in comments submitted to FCC docket PR 83-26 (900 MHz) (8/83, item E.10.c).
H.7) July 1983 PRE (2 pages, $2): changes to format of repeater directory, 900 MHz comments close, GMRS instant add-on delayed again, ACSB possible in the future of GMRS. Attached materials: abbreviated instructions for the form 574 (7/83, item D.5).
H.6) June 1983 PRE (2 pages, $2): release of revised GMRS rules delayed, CB delicensing language explained, GMRS instant add-on licensing delayed, public access to the FCC data base, latest on the Amateur "no-code" proposal.
H.5) May 1983 PRE (7 pages, $3): 900 MHz NPRM finally released, CB delicensing ordered, possible return of GMRS licensing fees, GMRS use not permissible aboard commercial aircraft, GMRS instant add-on licensing delayed, long-term implications of redefinition of "common carriage," legal constraints in using automatic (Morse Code) identifiers in GMRS, GMRS operations forbidden in Canada, GMRS expansion petition denied, the need for protection for GMRS repeater input frequencies, FCC proposal to extend GMRS licensing terms to ten years. Attached materials: FCC public notice on how to request Special Temporary Authority (item D.2).
H.4) January/February 1983 PRE (4 pages, $2): instant add-on licensing approved, FCC to proceed with 900 MHz NPRM, form 574 finally implemented, GMRS rewrite effort continues at FCC staff level, overwhelming opposition to CB delicensing expressed, petition to reconsider dropping requirement to possess rules copy denied. Attached materials: order in PR 82-184 (rules copy drop; item E.7.a), MO&O dismissing PRSG petition for reconsideration (item E.7.c), notification of new GMRS applications and licenses (subscription service; item J.5.a), GMRS transient-use directory (1/83; item A.5).
H.3) October 1982 PRE (mislabeled 1983, 8 pages, $3): form 574 implementation plans, GMRS rewrite comment period closes, GMRS rules subscription, information on specific GMRS applications and grants, public access to the FCC data base, delicensing battle update, FCC enforcement of GMRS rules, CB expansion/modification petitions denied, comparison between GMRS and 900 MHz, warning about portable repeater hardware. Attached materials: purposes and Scope of the GMRS transient-use directory (4/82; item J.2.a), questionnaire for the directory (4/82; item I.1.a), instructions for completing the questionnaire (4/82; item I.2.a).
H.2) September 1982 PRE (mislabeled: April 1983; 4 pages, $2): form 574 to replace form 400, Uniden petitions for GMRS autopatch and all-channel operations, opposition expressed to rewrite of GMRS rules, FCC rule-making priorities for 1983, PRSG policy on copyrighting and reprinting. Attached materials: FCC announcement of the 574, the fight against CB delicensing - good news, bad news (item E.9.a).
H.1) August 1982 PRE (4 pages, $2): announcement of newsletter, plans for GMRS directory, summary of recent FCC actions, readership inquiry. Attached materials: history and purpose of the PRSG (8/82; item J.1.b), purposes and scope of the GMRS transient-use directory (4/82; item J.2.a). questionnaire for the GMRS transient-use directory (4/82; item I.l.a), instructions for completing the questionnaire (4/82; item I.2.a), FCC bulletin "Information on System Licensing in the GMRS" (11/80; item F.3), FCC public notice "FCC Issues Reminder to All Business Users in the GMRS" (6/77; item F.2), copies of selected comments filed in FCC Docket PR 1982-10 (6/82, item E.3.a).
I: PRSG Questionnaires and
Instructions
I.1.j) Questionnaire for the 1995 (subsequently: 1997) GMRS national repeater guide, August 1994. Originally distributed with the July/August 1994 PRE. 2 pages.
[I.1.i) Questionnaire for the 1993 GMRS national repeater guide, July 1992. Originally distributed with the July/August 1992 PRE. 2 pages.]
[I.1.h) Ideas for the next issue of the GMRS national repeater guide, September 1991. Originally distributed with the August/September 1991 PRE. 4 pages.]
[I.1.ga) Questionnaire for the 1989 GMRS national repeater guide, July 1989 (revised 1/89). Originally distributed with the June/July 1988 PRE. 2 pages.]
[I.1.g) Questionnaire for the 1989 GMRS national repeater guide, July 1989. Originally distributed with the June/July 1988 PRE. 2 pages.]
[I.1.f) Questionnaire for the 1987 national repeater guide, December 1985. Originally distributed with the December 1986 PRE. 2 pages, not current.]
[I.1.e) Questionnaire for the GMRS transient-use directory, February 84, revised December 1984. Originally distributed with the December 1984/January 1985 PRE. 2 pages, not current.]
[I.1.d) Questionnaire for the GMRS transient-use directory, February 84. 2 pages, not current.]
[I.1.c) Questionnaire for the GMRS transient-use directory, April 1982 (revised October 1983). Originally distributed with the October 1983 PRE. 2 pages (photo-reduced).]
[I.1.b) Questionnaire for the GMRS transient-use directory, April 1982 (revised July 1983). 2 pages, replaced by item I.1.c.]
[I.1.a) Questionnaire for the GMRS transient-use directory, April 1982. Originally distributed with the August 1982 PRE, and subsequently the October 1982 PRE. 2 pages, replaced by item I.1.b.]
[I.2.e) Supplemental instructions for completing the repeater guide questionnaire, August 1994. Originally distributed with the July/August 1994 PRE. 2 pages.]
[I.2.d) Supplemental instructions for completing the repeater guide questionnaire, July 1992. Originally distributed with the July/August 1992 PRE. 2 pages.]
[I.2.c) Supplemental instructions for the questionnaire for the 1989 guide, July 1988. Originally distributed with the June/July 1988 PRE. 4 pages.]
[I.2.b) Instructions for completing the questionnaire for the GMRS transient-use directory, April 1982 (revised July 1983). Originally distributed with the October 1983 PRE. 2 pages.]
[I.2.a) Instructions for completing the questionnaire for the GMRS transient-use directory, April 1982. Originally distributed with the August 1982 PRE, and subsequently the October 1982 PRE. 2 pages, replaced by item I.2.b.]
[I.3.a) Questionnaire for the GMRS transient-use directory, regional coordinator information; April 1982. 1 pages, out of date.]
[I.4.a) Competing the GMRS directory questionnaires, instructions for coordinators; April 1982. 1 pages, out of date.]
[I.5) Questionnaire for the team directory. Series not further detailed.]
[I.6) Questionnaire on GMRS licensing and coordination, December 1986. Originally distributed with the December 1986 PRE. 2 pages.]
I.7.b) Analysis of responses to the readership survey questionnaire, April 1987. Originally distributed with the April 1987 PRE. 10 pages, $4.
[I.7.a) Readership survey, December 1986. Originally distributed with the December 1986 PRE. 2 pages.]
I.8.a) Planning for the future: the July 1988 PRSG readership survey, July 1988. Originally distributed with the June/July 1988 PRE. 4 pages.
J: Other PRSG Publications
(Administrative)
J.1.m) History and purpose of the Personal Radio Steering Group, March 1995. 2 pages, free for a 25-cent SASE.
[J.1.l) History and purpose of the Personal Radio Steering Group, November 1989. 2 pages. Replaced by item J.1.m.]
[J.1.k) History and purpose of the Personal Radio Steering Group, February 1989. 2 pages. Replaced by item J.1.l.]
[J.1.j) History and purpose of the Personal Radio Steering Group, August 1987. 2 pages. Replaced by item J.1.k.]
[J.1.i) History and purpose of the Personal Radio Steering Group, June 1987. 2 pages, replaced by item J.1.j.]
[J.1.h) History and purpose of the Personal Radio Steering Group, November 1986. 2 pages, replaced by item J.1.i.]
[J.1.g) History and purpose of the Personal Radio Steering Group, December 1985. 2 pages, replaced by J.1.h.]
[J.1.f) History and purpose of the Personal Radio Steering Group, August 1985. 2 pages, replaced by J.1.g.]
[J.1.e) History and purpose of the Personal Radio Steering Group, July 1984. 2 pages, replaced by J.1.f.]
[J.1.d) History and purpose of the Personal Radio Steering Group, June 1983. 2 pages, replaced by J.1.e.]
[J.1.c) History and purpose of the Personal Radio Steering Group, January 1983. 1 page, replaced by J.1.d.]
[J.1.b) History and purpose of the Personal Radio Steering Group, August 1982. Originally distributed with the August 1982 PRE. 2 pages, replaced by J.1.c.]
[J.1.a) History and purpose of the Personal Radio Steering Group, May 1982. 2 pages, replaced by J.1.b.]
J.2.d) Purpose and scope of the GMRS national repeater guide, June 1988.
[J.2.c) Purpose and scope of the GMRS national repeater guide, December 1985. Also included within the 1986 Guide (item A.7). 3 pages.]
[J.2.b) Purposes and scope of the GMRS transient-use directory, January 1983. 1 page, replaced by J.2.c.]
[J.2.a) Purposes and scope of the GMRS transient-use directory, April 1982. Distributed originally with the October 1982 PRE. 1 page, replaced by J.2.b.]
[J.3.a) Responsibilities of regional GMRS coordinators, April 1982. 1 page, out of date, not replaced.]
J.4.z) PRSG archival list (THIS PUBLICATION).
[J.4.f) Current publications list, February 1989. Originally distributed with the February 1989 PRE. 4 pages, $2 (or free for a 32-cent SASE).]
[J.4.e) Current publications list, January 1988. Originally distributed with the January 1988 PRE. 5 pages, $2 (or free for a 32-cent SASE).]
[J.4.d) Working bibliography, December 1986. Originally distributed with the December 1986 PRE. 2 pages, $2.]
[J.4.c) Cumulative bibliography, July 1984. 2 pages. Originally distributed with the July 1984 PRE, and again with the December 1984/January 1985 PRE. Out of date, replaced by J.4.d.]
[J.4.b) Cumulative bibliography, December 1983. Originally distributed with the January 1984 PRE. 2 pages, replaced by J.4.c.]
[J.4.a) Cumulative bibliography, February 1983. 1 page, replaced by J.4.b.]
[J.5.a) Notification of new GMRS applications and licenses, a new subscription service of the PRSG; February 1983. 2 pages. Originally distributed with the January/February 1983 PRE. Service since canceled as duplicative of that available from outside sources.]
J.6.b) Obtaining Information on GMRS Licensees, April 1990. 4 pages, $2. Originally distributed with the March/April 1990 PRE.
[J.6.a) Obtaining information on GMRS licensees, April 1984. Replaced by J.6.b. 4 pages, $2.]
[J.7.a) Privacy of communications Act of 1985 (HR 3378), draft copy, September 85. 28 pages, $12. Subsequent rewritten, see item J.7.d.]
[J.7.b) PRCS correspondence to Subcommittee Chairman Kastenmeier, October 1985. 8 pages, $3.]
[J.7.c) PRCS correspondence to Subcommittee Chairman Mathias, November 1985. 8 pages, $3.]
J.7.d) Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 (HR 4952), June 1986. Ca. 30 pages, $15.
[J.8.a) What is the GMRS, an explanation. January 1988. (Includes history of the PRSG.) 12 pages (photo-reduced), $2. Replaced by item J.8.b.]
[J.8.b) What is the GMRS, an explanation. April 1988. (Revision without history of the PRSG, for FCC distribution.) 8 pages (photo-reduced), $2. Replaced by item J.8.c.]
[J.8.c) What is the GMRS, an explanation. February 1988. 8 pages, free. Not separately cataloged: estimated 8 revisions of this publication from mid 1988 until December 1995.]
J.8.d) What is the GMRS, an explanation. March 1996. 8 pages, free.
[J.9.a) Advertising policies. April 1989. 4 pages, free.]
K.1) Personal Radio Exchange (or PRE), the bimonthly newsletter of the Personal Radio Steering Group. The electronic version (the preferred method) is available for $10/year, and entitles the subscriber to download additional literature from a secure, private Web source. $40 annual subscription for Canadian or US domestic first-class postage instead for the printed version. Available for delivery to other foreign countries at $50 per year for the printed version. Prices effective 9/1/2000.
[K.2) Pre-submission review of GMRS applications (Form 574 plus attachments). Free for PRE subscribers. All others: $10 minimum, plus $2 per page for supplemental materials. Send the completed Form(s) plus all attachments, plus an SASE with adequate postage for their return.]
[K.3) GMRS applications/grants notification. This is a special subscription service wherein subscribers are notified of all new, renewal, and modified GMRS licenses on subscriber-selected channel(s) and in subscriber-selected area(s).]
[L.1.a) Choosing a radio service: general observations, June 1988. 8 pages, $2. Originally distributed with the June/July 1988 PRE.]
L.2.a) Choosing sources for GMRS equipment; observations and background, June 1988. 8 pages, $3. Originally distributed with the June/July 1988 PRE.
L.3.a) How to choose a hand-held GMRS radio, June 1988. 16 pages, $6. Originally distributed with the June/July 1988 PRE.
L.4.a) An Introduction to Radio Direction Finding, April 1990. 4 pages, $2. Originally distributed with the March/April 1990 PRE.
L.5.a) How to use your radios effectively; the role of the communicator in our modern society, December 1990. 4 pages, $2. Originally distributed with the December 1990/January 1991 PRE.
L.6.a) Personal radio in the 1980s; a summary of important events and publications, January 1991. 4 pages, $2. Originally distributed with the December 1990/January 1991 PRE. This is "Part I," although it was not labeled as such.
L.6.b) Personal radio in the 1980s; a summary of important events and publications. Part II: callsign chronology. Part III: distribution of licensees by state and channel. March 1991. 4 pages, $2. Originally distributed with the March/April 1991 PRE.
L.7.a) The use of subaudible tones for calling and remote control. Part I: defining CTCSS, the history of CTCSS, other CTCSS hardware considerations, CTCSS applications in the GMRS, debunking the myths or privacy and security. 4 pages, $2. Originally distributed with the January 1993 PRE.
L.7.b) The use of subaudible tones for calling and remote control. Part II: discovering the CTCSS codes in use. 2 pages, $2.50. Originally distributed with the July 1993 PRE.
L.7.c) The use of subaudible tones for calling and remote control. Part III: the two basic functions of CTCSS tone signaling, the problem of extensive CTCSS use, possible intermediate and long-term solutions for CTCSS abuse, other possible responses to local CTCSS abuse, a more assertive tactic. 4 pages, $2. Originally distributed with the March/April 1994 PRE.
[L.7.d) The use of subaudible tones for calling and remote control. Part IV: special obligations for COR repeaters, CTCSS performance options, CTCSS implications for future technologies. [In production.]]
L.8.a) GMRS basics: Part One (defining the nature of mobile communications). 4 pages, $2. Originally distributed with the September/October 1993 PRE.
L.9.a) Improving your GMRS system performance: Part One (optimizing your operating procedures), Part Two (improving handheld radio performance by the use of alternative antennas). 4 pages, $2. Originally distributed with the September/October 1993 PRE.
M: Repeater Information Series
[M.1.a) Methods of licensing repeaters; time for a change, January 1991. 4 pages, $2. Originally distributed with the December 1990/January 1991 PRE. Also accompanied by a 2-page example of GMRS licensing (item D.11.a).]
[N.1.a) Possible changes in the GMRS technical standards, July 1993. 2 pages, $2.50. Originally distributed with the July 1993 PRE.]
[N.2.a) Introduction and basics of network design. [In production.]]
[N.3.a) Technology, marketing, and the evolution of the GMRS, January 1995, 2 pages, $2.50. Originally distributed with the March/April 1995 PRE.]