That said, Rugged has the following info on their website:
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Radio Licensing
Rugged Two-way radios operate on radio frequencies that are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). A license is required to transmit on these frequencies.
To ensure our customers are operating in compliance of FCC Rules and Regulations, Rugged Radios has licensed:
• 10 nation-wide commercial band frequencies (35 Watt)
• 60 area-specific commercial band frequencies (60-Watt)
These frequencies/channels are available to transmit for business, recreational, or race use. For a list of channels and areas licensed, please click here:
Under this FCC license, Rugged Radios' customers are authorized to transmit on Rugged brand mobile and handheld radios only, on the pre-programmed channels, in the locations designated by its license.
Rugged Licensing covers these radios:
So the way I read that, is that as long as you are listening and transmitting on a Rugged Radio to one of the preprogrammed channels and using one of the listed radios, then you are covered under Rugged's Certification/License.
