General mobile radio service gmrs radio frequencies. These extra channels are simply existing frs gmrs frequencies with hard coded tones, and fixed low power on the 467 mhz channels. For suggested and unofficial channel usages see the family radio service and general mobile radio service wiki articles. What is the difference between frs and gmrs frequencies. Family radio service frs federal communications commission. The frequency range is between 462 mhz and 467 mhz. This personal radio service uses channelized frequencies around 462 and. 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. 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. Channels 1522, however, offer gmrs users the highest power option, so these are preferred for tactical communications. From a technicians standpoint, gmrs frequencies are nearly identical to those used by frs twoway radios.
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. Theyre divided up into channels that exist between 462467 mhz, which are spaced alongside those assigned to the frs. The frs is authorized 22 channels in the 462 mhz and 467 mhz range, all of which are shared with gmrs. I made this cheat sheet for frsmursgmrs if anyones. Frsgmrs combined channel chart the radioreference wiki. Lets first look at how the fcc has mapped out the frequencies and capabilities for these two services as detailed in part 95. Also, if anyone is interested, some time ago, i made up a cheat sheet that could be taped to the back of a handheld. Frs gmrs transceivers in the united states as of september 28, 2017. Scanner frequencies and radio frequency reference for general mobile.
Gmrs the general mobile radio service gmrs is a radio service licensed by the us government. Chart designed by n6vi updated by nr6v febdruary 29, 2018. The new 2017 frs and gmrs radio frequencies code green. Full details are available on the fcc gmrs web page. Everything you need to know about gmrs frs, but were afraid to ask. 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. The family radio service frs is an improved walkietalkie radio system authorized in the united states since 1996. Unofficial national calling channel use restricted near canadian border unofficial emergencytraveler assistance channel pl 141. Everything you need to know about gmrsfrs, but were. To further explore these possibilities, i found it necessary to get a bit more technical. 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. If your people cant follow this rule, then dont get them gmrs radios or have them all get their own gmrs license.
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