Whats the difference between FRS, GMRS, and Business Band?
A. FRS and GMRS radios operate in the UHF 460 MHz. frequency band. GMRS radios are limited by FCC rules to personal use only! FRS radios operate at a maximum power of 1/2 watt and cannot be connected to an external antenna. No FCC license is required. GMRS radios also operate in the UHF band with handheld radio power outputs of up to 5 watts. An FCC operating license is required. Fines, forfeitures, and possible imprisonment can result from illegal use of FRS and GMRS frequencies. The Business Band is exclusively for business use. When power is limited to 2 watts or less, commercial users can use itinerant or portable only use of the so called Color Dot (Red dot, blue dot etc.) frequencies in either the UHF or VHF frequency ranges. Although suitable for many applications, it is generally better to apply for assigned frequencies within a fixed operating area. This allows the use of higher powered equipment and greatly reduces interference potential from co-channel users. We can get your
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