What are some typical uses of GMRS and FRS?
FRS: Family communication while camping, taking trips to the beach, hiking, walking, jogging, parks, amusement spots, skiing, biking, mobile caravans etc. Any trip where two or more people need to stay in touch for safety or convenience. (A radio should NEVER substitute for the buddy system when in the wilderness, on the water, or biking on the open road; however, a radio can keep you in touch with a base camp. Always use good judgement. Survival means you always rely on your brains and not the radio. ) The less powerful FRS units are perfect for communication in a campground or wherever very close proximity communication is desired. In the event a person who carries one of these radios becomes lost, some scheme for using the radio as a locating device can be devised. As an example: Every fifteen minutes turn the radio on and make a two minute distress call. Agree on a channel to use. Since most public safety patrols and even other families use these radios there may be a better chance
