What exactly are FRS Radios?
FRS radios are small, handheld two-way radios designed for short range communications. The FCC authorized these radios several years ago after a petition from Radio Shack to create the new service. The range on these radios is not that great–just enough to work around the farm, local mall or amusement park. Note: Many of the newer radios that advertise 3-, 5- and 10-miles ranges are so-called FRS/GMRS hybrid radios, because the also work in the GMRS band. We have a separate section of our site dedicated to the pros and cons of these new radios. Randy Hefner has a nice site that describe FRS in detail. Jesses has a comprehensive list of FRS radios from all major manufacturers. More info on FRS and GMRS at Ricks Radio Page The Travel Insider has a 3-part article that discusses all aspects of the different radio services. Be sure to see our New Radios for 2004 page!
