What is GMRS?
GMRS stands for General Mobile Radio Service. It’s a two-way radio service in the U.S. regulated by the FCC. You do need a license, but it’s easy to get online, costs around $35, and lasts for 10 years. This license does not require a test like ham radio does.
The big advantage? One license covers your entire household, so your family can all use the radios without extra fees. That’s why GMRS is popular for off-roaders, overlanders, hikers, and families.
GMRS "shares" the UHF- 460mhz frequency range with FRS, the "walkie- talkies" on the market at big box stores. GMRS allows for higher power output on these channels.
GMRS also allows repeaters, much like ham radio, the repeater can receive a weak signal and retransmit it at up to 50 watts, greatly extending the range of use on that channel.
Ashland County Amateur Radio Club, in conjunction with Ashland University has a GMRS repeater at the AU campus on 462.575 +5.0kz PL 71.9
GMRS stands for General Mobile Radio Service. It’s a two-way radio service in the U.S. regulated by the FCC. You do need a license, but it’s easy to get online, costs around $35, and lasts for 10 years. This license does not require a test like ham radio does.
The big advantage? One license covers your entire household, so your family can all use the radios without extra fees. That’s why GMRS is popular for off-roaders, overlanders, hikers, and families.
GMRS "shares" the UHF- 460mhz frequency range with FRS, the "walkie- talkies" on the market at big box stores. GMRS allows for higher power output on these channels.
GMRS also allows repeaters, much like ham radio, the repeater can receive a weak signal and retransmit it at up to 50 watts, greatly extending the range of use on that channel.
Ashland County Amateur Radio Club, in conjunction with Ashland University has a GMRS repeater at the AU campus on 462.575 +5.0kz PL 71.9