Lets first look at how the fcc has mapped out the frequencies and capabilities for these two services as detailed in part 95. Chart designed by n6vi updated by nr6v febdruary 29, 2018. This personal radio service uses channelized frequencies around 462 and. To further explore these possibilities, i found it necessary to get a bit more technical. The 22 channels assigned to the frs and gmrs radio services are all shared, meaning that frs operators can talk to gmrs operators, and vice versa, on all 22 channels. Otherwise, the frequencies are the same, but power levels are different, and also in the high power channels, gmrs can use wideband fm as well as narrowband fm. Everything you need to know about gmrs frs, but were afraid to ask. Frsgmrs combined channel chart the radioreference wiki.
The key difference between the gmrs and frs frequencies is there are an added 8 gmrs frequencies that are intended to be used only for repeater inputs in the 467 mhz range. Theyre divided up into channels that exist between 462467 mhz, which are spaced alongside those assigned to the frs. General mobile radio service gmrs radio frequencies. What is the difference between frs and gmrs frequencies. Scanner frequencies and radio frequency reference for general mobile. Fcc part 95 personal radio services rules reform pdf. Family radio service frs federal communications commission. General mobile radio service the general mobile radio service gmrs is a licensed walkie talkie or base station radio system gmrs radios are typically handheld portable devices much like frs radios, and share some frequencies with frs gmrs radios provide very good clarity over a slightly longer range than frs. The frs is authorized 22 channels in the 462 mhz and 467 mhz range, all of which are shared with gmrs. Unofficial national calling channel use restricted near canadian border unofficial emergencytraveler assistance channel pl 141.
The frequency range is between 462 mhz and 467 mhz. I made this cheat sheet for frsmursgmrs if anyones. Gmrs the general mobile radio service gmrs is a radio service licensed by the us government. Full details are available on the fcc gmrs web page. Everything you need to know about gmrsfrs, but were. The new 2017 frs and gmrs radio frequencies code green. Frs the family radio service frs is a twoway radio service that has very limited distance. From a technicians standpoint, gmrs frequencies are nearly identical to those used by frs twoway radios. Frs gmrs transceivers in the united states as of september 28, 2017. For suggested and unofficial channel usages see the family radio service and general mobile radio service wiki articles. If your people cant follow this rule, then dont get them gmrs radios or have them all get their own gmrs license. Frequency channel chart frs gmrs transceivers in the united states as of september 28, 2017 channel frequency channel number radio gmrs license maximum permitted power detachable antenna ok.
As a result, gmrs handhelds dont suffer from static or noise. Gmrs frs frequency cheat sheet do not transmit on frequencies that you are not authorized to use. The family radio service frs is an improved walkietalkie radio system authorized in the united states since 1996. Channels 1522, however, offer gmrs users the highest power option, so these are preferred for tactical communications. These extra channels are simply existing frs gmrs frequencies with hard coded tones, and fixed low power on the 467 mhz channels. Also, if anyone is interested, some time ago, i made up a cheat sheet that could be taped to the back of a handheld.
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