They're specifically for HAMs. You should not be transmitting on FRS with those even if the software lets you do it, that's why there's no distinction: the user

They're specifically for HAMs. You should not be transmitting on FRS with those even if the software lets you do it, that's why there's no distinction: the user is expected to know what they're doing. RE: Preppers Most of the preppers I know that bother with these get their HAM license (They usually get General class actually, so they can use HF.) Maybe you live near some poorly behaved nut cases but I have yet to meet those.