>>>Again, why?
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>>>>The TalkAbout Distance/DPS two-way radios and select Motorola Talkabout models, operate on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies, which require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license in the US. The fee for this license can vary. This license provides the user and all family members who reside at the same licensed address permission to operate their TalkAbout two-way radios for a period of 5 years. GMRS frequencies have been allocated by the FCC for recreational use, such as camping, hunting and skiing. For licensing information and application, please contact the FCC forms hotline at 1-800-418-3676 or visit the FCC website. For additional questions concerning the license application, please contact the FCC directly at 1-888-225-5322.
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>>Here's some more information. It appears only the GMRS requires it.
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>>http://support.radioshack.com/support_tutorials/communications/cfq-rdio04A.htm
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>Ok, it looks like if they only use certain channels, then no license is required. Somebody chime in if that doesn't sound kosher...

That's the way I read it. Channels 8-14 should be OK to use:

Because of this, as long as the GMRS radio is operated on channels 8 through 14, it can be operated legally without a license