I've noticed lately that the prices on FRS radios have dropped quite a bit recently, so while picking up some christmas presents, I finally broke down a bought two new Motorola T6250 radios.

However, when I got them home, I noticed that they are combination GMRS/FRS radios. GMRS radios require an FCC license, according to the fine print on the back of the package.

Now, Motorola's web site can driect one to the FCC on-line applications, but the FCC site is extremely confusing.

1. Does the proliferation of these radios mean the FCC has relaxed the licensing requirements? Does the FCC really enforce the license requirements?

2. Do I need a license because I posess a GMRS capable radio, or only if I transmit on GMRS-exclusive frequencies? I bought two radios--does this mean my wife needs a license, too? The GMRS licenses apparently cost $75 each, and my wife is going to kill me if she finds out we need to pay $150 to use our $50 radios!

3. I believe I filled out the license form correctly, but I'm not entirely sure? Will I receive some sort of notification about my application? When should I expect notification? How exactly does the FCC define the term "call sign" and who assigns call signs? Do I just make one up?

4. Why is the FCC site so damn confusing? I'm a very intelligent person, but the information the FCC provides is so ambiguous that even I can't make heads or tails out of it!