Are GMRS and FRS channels the same?

GMRS radios are typically handheld portable devices much like Family Radio Service (FRS) radios, and they share a frequency band with FRS near 462 and 467 MHz. …

Which channels are FRS and which are GMRS?

The FRS is authorized 22 channels in the 462 MHz and 467 MHz range, all of which are shared with GMRS.

What channels are FRS only?

FRS radios use narrow-band frequency modulation (NBFM) with a maximum deviation of 2.5 kilohertz. The channels are spaced at 12.5 kilohertz intervals. After May 18, 2017, FRS radios are limited to 2 Watts on channel 1-7 and channels 15–22.

What channels are GMRS channels?

The General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) is a licensed radio service that uses channels around 462 MHz and 467 MHz. The most common use of GMRS channels is for short-distance, two-way voice communications using hand-held radios, mobile radios and repeater systems.

Can FRS communicate with GMRS?

FRS stands for Family Radio Service , and was approved by the FCC for unlicensed use in 1996. FRS channels 1 through 7 overlap with GMRS and can be used to communicate with GMRS radios. If you need to talk only to other FRS radios, use channels 8 through 14 to avoid possible interference with low band GMRS users.

Which GMRS channels are high power?

GMRS POWER The FCC allows for GMRS radios to have significant power increases from FRS radios (which are limited to . 5W on channels 8-14, and 2W on channels 1-7 & 15-22). This power increase can be utilized fully on channels 15 – 22 where GMRS power is allowed up to 50W (for mobile units, handhelds limited to 5W).

What is better FRS or GMRS?

The difference is that GMRS radios have designated channels within those frequencies that aren’t available to FRS radios. GMRS radios also require a license from the FCC to operate. That’s in part because they are more powerful. FRS walkie talkies can’t be modified to amplify their signal to reach further distances.

What GMRS frequencies can I use?

The GMRS spectrum is broken up into 22 channels, which are shared with FRS, with 8 additional repeater channels (15R-22R) that are exclusive to GMRS and may only be used by licensed GMRS operators. GMRS frequencies range from 462.5625 to 467.7250.

What is the difference between GMRS and FRS radios?

Most 22 channel radios of this type which were formerly marketed as GMRS/FRS combination radios (radios that are not capable of repeater operation, do not include the repeater input frequencies, have a maximum power of 2 watts and have a non-detachable antenna) have been reclassified as FRS radios. (1) Shared FRS and GMRS simplex.

What is the old FRS/GMRS channel table?

Old FRS/GMRS Channel Table Common Channel Frequency FRS Chan. GMRS Chan. 01 462.5625 FRS 1 GMRS 9 02 462.5875 FRS 2 GMRS 10 03 462.6125 FRS 3 GMRS 11 04 462.6375 FRS 4 GMRS 12

What are the different types of FRS radios?

FRS radios with 14 (or fewer) channels and up to 1/2 watt power output are still manufactured and sold. (1) FRS simplex. (2) GMRS simplex. (3) GMRS repeater output. (4) GMRS repeater input only. For suggested and unofficial channel usages see the Family Radio Service and General Mobile Radio Service wiki articles.

What are the extra 467 MHz FRS/GMRS channels?

These extra channels are simply existing FRS/GMRS frequencies with hard coded tones, and fixed low power on the 467 MHz channels. RSS-210 Annex E – Canadian FRS/GMRS rules. SP 462/467 MHz – Spectrum Utilization Policy to Permit Licence-Exempt Devices in the Land Mobile Frequency Sub-bands 462/467 MHz.