What is the GMRS?
The General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) is a service designed to cater to families who have need for two-way radio communication in the United States. The GMRS is is an FM band and is designed for short-range communication, especially during recreational outings. It is very similar to the Family Radio Service, but its radios are allowed transmission over greater distances. The main difference between the FRS and GMRS, in addition to the transmission range, is the fact that GMRS radio usage must be licensed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). While the licenses are for five years and currently run less than $100 US Dollars (USD), it is a requirement. Those who purchase radios capable of being used on GMRS frequencies should be aware of those requirements before purchasing. The transmission range for a GMRS radio is supposed to be somewhat enhanced over an FRS radio. This is due to a number of different reasons. GMRS have increased wattages over FRS radios. FRS radios have
GMRS (or General Mobile Radio Service), formerly known as “Class A of the Citizens Radio Service,” was the original Citizens Radio Service created in 1947. GMRS is a personal radio service available for the conduct of an individual’s personal and family communications. GMRS is currently allocated eight channel pairs in the 462 and 467 MHz bands, and seven individual, non-paired “interstitial” frequencies in the 462 MHz band. Click here for more information about GMRS.
