What Does "Unlocked" Mean On A Ham Radio Or GMRS Radio? What Does Unlocking A Ham Radio Do?

In this episode I explain what an "unlocked" ham radio or unlocked GMRS radio is. I explain what it means when a GMRS radio or ham radio is locked and the difference between an unlocked ham radio and a GMRS radio. I also discuss some of the FCC rules about using an unlocked ham radio and I talk about how amateur radio operators often react to people using unlocked GMRS radios on the amateur radio bands. Everything discussed in this video pertains to virtually all ham radios and GMRS radios such as the Baofeng UV-5R ham radio but this also applies to brands other than Baofeng such as Yaesu, Kenwood, and Icom ham radios. ►Want to help support my channel? Click the JOIN button and become a member for as low as $1.99/mo (cancel any time) - Click here for more info: https://www.youtube.com/@theNotarubic... ►► Or just click the $Thanks button at the bottom of the video ►►► Like my shirt? Get yours here! --- https://amzn.to/3vc1Whf NOTICE - The above links (and most other links on my channel) are affiliate links - if you use one of my affiliate links to make a purchase I may receive credit/payment/money/something of value in return. .. Music by Stern Beats - You can find him here:    / @sternbeatsmusic