Application for Membership & Dues:

All interested parties seeking membership with the North Georgia GMRS shall be of good character. 
Members of the North Georgia GMRS will be required to conduct themselves in a professional, honest, and respectful manner that does not violate the core values of the North Georgia GMRS or the network, including but not limited to, on the air, on social media and/or in person. Anyone not doing so will be considered in violation of Conduct Unbecoming a Member of the North Georgia GMRS and thereby in violation of this MOU.

All new and current members will be required to provide the required information as requested on the application
form. This form can be found NGGMRS.ORG

Once accepted, it’s imperative that your contact information be kept current and up to date with our system including your FCC call sign, physical address, phone number, and current email address. A current and working email address is vital.

All notices, correspondences, and communications will be sent via email to the member. If the provided email
address fails to function, this will indicate to us your intent to cancel your membership. Reasonable attempts will take place before Membership Termination happens.

Once your application has been received, your application will be reviewed. Once reviewed, your info will be noted on the membership listing on the website. An acknowledgement letter will be emailed to you. Membership runs from January 1st thru December 31st of each calendar year.

 Terms & Notice:

Users/members of this organization and repeater systems are EXPECTED to comply with all laws and FCC
Rules & Regulations, as well as to comply with any instructions of a system control operator including but not limited to: immediately cease & desist from any current operations/communications on any/all system repeaters, at any time, either verbally or written notice to any such users/members.

It should be noted, members wearing, displaying, and/or, speaking of the North Georgia GMRS in public, will be required to conduct themselves in a professional, honest, and respectful manner consistent with the North Georgia GMRS MOU. Wearing or Displaying shall include, but not limited to, the following: bumper stickers, t-shirts, hats or
any other items displaying the North Georgia GMRS or its affiliates, name and/or logo. Any duplication of the North Georgia GMRS name and or logo is hereby prohibited without written authorization from the North Georgia GMRS Administration.

System users/members shall NOT disclose ANY confidential system information, including, but not limited to:
Access Codes (DTMF), Access Tones (PL/DPL), Control Functions, or any other information for any repeater site or other system information, to any other person, party, entity or otherwise. Users are bound by this or any updated
versions of this MOU.

System users/members shall not utilize the repeater system for any Business Communications or Storm Chasing
Communications. Storm Spotter Training/Activations, Weather Net and or Weather Reporting Communications will be sanctioned and approved by the Net Control Managers of North Georgia GMRS. Criminal Activities, POLITICAL , or RELIGIOUS discourse and discussions are STRICTLY Prohibited. We are a GMRS Radio network that desires to promote friendly, inclusive and helpful communications. All communications are to be generally positive in nature and serve to promote the North Georgia GMRS Network mission, and its Members. Open opposition to Network
events, over the air on this network, will not be tolerated, and will be considered a violation of this MOU. Any complaints or concerns of this networks operation should be directed to Gary@nggmrs.org

System users/members shall not monopolize the network. Users are encouraged to engage in conversations of a limited nature and practice. 

System users/members are expected to follow FCC Part 95, rules and regulations at all times.

System users/members, shall not use Profanity or cause Interference to others communicating on the repeater system. In addition, intentional “Jamming” or otherwise causing interference,  the
Playing of Music, Sound Effects, and or being argumentative / confrontational with any other user/member. Utilization of Roger Beeps or End of Transmission tones is prohibited for technical reasons.

Administrators of this repeater system at their own and sole discretion may with or without warning/notice,
remove any/all user(s)/member(s) for any reason whatsoever and without refund of any dues/payments, which shall be considered forfeited for this, or any other violation.

Payment of membership/user dues shall signify and constitute acceptance of these TERMS and conditions regarding
access and use of this repeater system, including any future updates to any of these terms and conditions, as posted on this website NGGMRS.ORG and shall be the responsibility of each and every user/member to periodically check for any updates, as posted.

Payment of any membership/user dues does not and shall not constitute any guarantee of repeater availability
and or network access, for any reason and users/members shall hereby be informed that any repeater site(s) may be unavailable (down) for any reason and no such guarantee for access and communications ability is made, given, nor warranted under these terms and conditions.

Association and Membership Dues:

Annual dues are to be paid in full at the time of application for new memberships. Annual renewal dues are to be paid in full by December 31st of each calendar year. Membership Dues are Non Refundable.

If dues are not paid in full by the above due date, the association will conclude that the licensed member has elected to withdraw from the association. That member will be removed from the membership listing, and repeater access permission will be no longer granted.