Frs Gmrs
What is the difference between FRS abd GMRS?
I bought 2 walkie talkies for personal use and I want to make sure I use the FRS and not the other. I read that you’re not supposed to use channels 1-7 without a license, and that when on a FRS channel it is only 0.5 Watt. What does that mean? The mile range is 12 miles and is that effected when using the FRS? Also, as a procedure guideline it is telling me to transmit no more than 50 % of the time, what does that mean? Thank you for your help!
The Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) are 2 separate services. They share some common frequencies, and also have frequencies unique to their respective services.
On a 22 channel consumer-grade radio, you may operate without a license on channels 7-14. You may also operate on channels 1-7 if you use LOW power only. FRS is restricted to 500 mW Effective Radiated Power (ERP).
Use of Channels 15-22 is forbidden without a GMRs license, and channels 1-7 on high power require a GMRS license also.
RF emission guidelines cover a 50% duty cycle. This is say, 1 minute transmitting, and 1 minute receiving. Do not concern yourself if you use the radios under normal operating conditions.
Range claims by manufacturers are grossly overstated. Power output claims are also deliberately misleading. What you may think is the actual power output of the radio is actually power input to the transmitter circuitry, or power put into the antenna before antenna loss.
You can expect ranges averaging 3/4 of a mile in most cases. anything else should be considered a “bonus”.
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Motorola MJ270R 27 Mile 22 Channel Radio 2PK FRS GMRS $58.95 |
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Uniden GMR885-2CK (FRS/GMRS) Radios $10.00 |
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Cobra CXR925 MicroTalk FRS/GMRS Two Way Radios $69.95 |
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Ear Tube 1 pin mic 4 Cobra Microtalk GMRS FRS Radios $2.99 |
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Motorola TalkAbout EM1000R 20-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) $154.30 |
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Midland LXT114 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio x2 NEW $28.99 |
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Motorola Talkabout FV200 FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios – Up to 5 mile range $15.00 |
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PAIR OF PRESIDIAN 14 CHANNEL WITH UP TO 2 MILE RANGE GMRS/FRS 2 WAY RADIO $19.99 |
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Cobra microTalk CXR725 27-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios Blue $30.00 |
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Headset for Motorola FRS GMRS Talkabout FR50 FR60 T5800 MR355R T5400 EM1000J T4 $8.00 |
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UP TO 18-MILE UNIDEN 2-WAY RADIO GMRS FRS RADIOS WITH DUAL CHARGER INCLUDED $43.69 |
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Midland New 36-Mile 42-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio w/ NOAA Weather Alert $88.96 |
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Radio Shack GMRS/FRS 2 Bay Fast Charger NEW $14.93 |
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BellSouth FRS/GMRS 22-channel Two-way Communicators New in Package – No Reserve $0.99 |
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BellSouth FRS/GMRS 22-channel Two-way Communicators New in Package – No Reserve $2.25 |
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6 Motorola MR350 FRS GMRS 2-WAY Radio Walkie Talkie AA PTT Earbuds Weather VOX $179.00 |
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BellSouth 2-way FRS/GMRS Communicator Walkie-talkie NEW $22.55 |
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MOTOROLA T5030R 16-MILE FRS/GMRS 2-WAY RADIO $4.99 |
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AS IS MOTOROLA T5030R 16-MILE FRS/GMRS 2-WAY RADIO $1.99 |
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NEW Motorola Talkabout T6510XLR Pair Walkie Talkie + Base FRS GMRS Radio 10 Mile $20.50 |
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New Uniden GMR2875-2CK 28-Mile Submersible GMRS FRS $93.95 |
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AS IS MOTOROLA EM1000R 20 MILE 2 WAY FRS/GMRS RADIO $1.99 |
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Hand Shoulder Mic Speaker Cobra FRS GMRS 2 Way Radios $16.99 |
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Midland New 36-Mile 42-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio w/ NOAA Weather Alert $88.96 |
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Uniden GMR2875-2CK-R Refurbished GMRS/FRS 2-Way Waterproof Radios $44.91 |
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Standard UHF radio transceiver C790L GMRS FRS Business Band $0.99 |
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MOTOROLA T5030R 16-MILE FRS/GMRS 2-WAY RADIO $4.99 |
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Midland GXT1050VP4 X-TRA TALK GMRS 36-Mile 50-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radio $69.95 |
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Kenwood TK-801s UHF radio transceiver GMRS FRS Business Band Ardunio Project $9.99 |
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Battery For ChatterBox Two-Way Radios FRS X2, GMRS X1 $17.62 |
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AS IS MOTOROLA T5030R 16-MILE FRS/GMRS 2-WAY RADIO $1.99 |
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Remote Mic speaker Motorola radio FRS GMRS SPRIT GT $7.99 |
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TRAM UHF BASE STATION REPEATER ANTENNA HAM GMRS FRS $49.99 |
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MOTOROLA T5030R 16-MILE FRS/GMRS 2-WAY RADIO $4.99 |
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Cobra PR3175-2 WX EVP GMRS/FRS Two way radios $20.00 |
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Motorola Talkabout MJ207R FRS/GMRS 27 mile 22 channel Two-way radio $59.88 |
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Cobra microTALK CXR825 30-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) $26.00 |
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Cobra Micro Talk 2 way radio FRS/GMRS 6 mile BRAND NEW in Package! w/Earbud Mics $19.99 |
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Midland Radio Pair 42 Channel FRS/GMRS 36 Mile +Weather Alert+Headsets+Batteries $87.95 |
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Midland Pair 42 Channel FRS/GMRS 36 Mile w/Weather +Charger +Headsets +Batteries $76.95 |
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Midland 2 Way 24 Mile FRS/GMRS Walkie Talkie Radio +AC Charger +Batteries RoHS $43.95 |
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Midland 2 Way Radio 18 Mile Rechargeable FRS/GMRS Walkie Talkie w/ AC Adapter $39.95 |
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Midland 2 Way Radio 24 Mile FRS/GMRS 36 Channel Walkie Talkie +NOAA Weather Scan $59.95 |
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Midland 2 Way Radio 24 Mile FRS/GMRS Camouflage Walkie Talkie +AC Base+Batteries $49.95 |
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NEW Hands-Free Headset VOX and PTT Push To Talk 21-102 GMRS/FRS 2-Way Radio $14.95 |
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Midland 50 Channel GMRS/FRS Radio – Camo, Waterproof Model# GXT1050VP4 $89.88 |
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MIDLAND GXT1000VP4 36 Mile 50 Km FRS GMRS 2 Way Radios $79.99 |
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MIDLAND GXT1000VP4 36 Mile 50 Km FRS GMRS 2 Way Radios $79.99 |
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Motorola FV300 Talkabout 2-Way FRS/GMRS Radio – Pair $10.00 |
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Midland GXT1000VP4 FRS GMRS 2 Way Walkie Talkie Radios $74.99 |
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Motorola Talkabout SX600 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios, 2-Pack $20.00 |
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COBRA CXT225 20 Mile GMRS/FRS 2-Way Radio Walkie Talkies + (2) Earbud & Mic Sets $64.99 |
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(2) Pair COBRA CXT225 20 Mile GMRS/FRS 2-Way Radio Walkie Talkies + (4) Headsets $124.99 |
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Ultralast UL-BP38 Replacement Rechargeable Battery for Uniden GMRS FRS (Open Box $4.49 |
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Icom IC-F4S-4 UHF hand held radio transceiver GMRS FRS Ham $17.50 |
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Microphone Headset for Motorola Talkabout FRS GMRS radio MH230R MJ1000 MR355R T7 $8.50 |
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Palm Speaker microphone for Motorola GMRS FRS walkie talkie T4800 T4900 T5000 T7 $9.00 |
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Speaker Mic for Motorola Talkabout FRS GMRS T6200 T7200 T9500 T5800 T5700 T5400 $9.99 |
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Motorola T9680RSAME 2-Way FRS/GMRS Radio Pair Includes N.O.A.A. Weather Radio $73.93 |
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Midland 36-Mile 42-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radio Pair-Weather Scan MID-GXT760VP4 $80.84 |
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Motorola Talkabout MJ207R FRS/GMRS 27 mile 22 channel Two-way radio $45.89 |
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Motorola Talkabout MJ207R FRS/GMRS 27 mile 22 channel Two-way radio $45.89 |
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(3) Rechargable RadioShack GMRS/FRS 2-Way Radios Up To 10-Mile Range $29.99 |
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2X Ear mic for Midland LXT GXT GXT550 GMRS FRS Radios $9.98 |
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Midland LXT330 16-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radio $13.49 |
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MIDLAND GXT760VP4 36-MILE 42-CHANNEL FRS/GMRS TWO-WAY RADIO PAIR – 3 YR WARRANTY $57.97 |
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Cobra PR170-2VP GMRS/FRS Two-Way Radios $45.00 |
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Cobra microTALK PR 170-2 VP FRS/GMRS 22-channel Two-way radio – pack of 2 $5.50 |
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COBRA MICROTALK GMRS/FRS 2-WAY RADIO 27 MILE CXR-725 PR $57.99 |
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Motorola MR355R 35 Mile Range 22 Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio Pair NEW!! $73.99 |
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Midland GXT760VP4 36 Mile 42-Channel FRS GMRS Radio NEW $59.99 |
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Midland LXT380VP3 24-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) $27.00 |
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Cobra microTALK CXR825 30-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio $67.50 |
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COBRA MICROTALK GMRS/FRS 2-WAY RADIO 20 MILE CXT-235 PR $43.99 |
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Motorola Talkabout 2-way radio 3 pack MODEL MH230TPR up to 23 mile GMRS/FRS $88.88 |
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UNIDEN GMR16362C 16-MILE FRS/GMRS RADIO $34.99 |
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Motorola Talkabout 2-Way Radios 35 Mile MR350R FRS/GMRS Radios NOAA843677000573 $39.99 |
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Midland LXT380VP3 24-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) $37.99 |
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Ear Tube 1 pin mic 4 Cobra Microtalk GMRS FRS Radios $4.99 |
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MIDLAND GXT1000VP4 36 MILE TWO-WAY RADIOS PAIR WALKIE TALKIE FRS/GMRS $49.99 |
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Wire Headset Ear Mic for Midland LXT GXT GMRS FRS Radio $19.98 |
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2 PAIR COBRA CXR725 22 Channel FRS/GMRS Walkie Talkie 2-Way Radios + 4 Headsets $158.99 |
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NEW Cobra MicroTalk CTX425 25-Mile FRS/GMRS 2-Way Radio $57.88 |
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COBRA GMRS/FRS MICROTALK TWO WAY RADIOS $9.99 |
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Pair of Cobra pr385 FRS/ GMRS 2-way radios $28.99 |
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4x Belt Clip for Motorola FRS GMRS Talkabout T9680 T9500 MR350 MR355 Radio $10.97 |
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NEW MIDLAND LXT490VP3 26-MILE 36-CHANNEL FRS/GMRS TWO-WAY RADIO (PAIR) $49.95 |
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Motorola TalkAbout EM1000R 20-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) $62.99 |
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Motorola New 23-Mile Range 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) $72.48 |
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Midland New 36-Mile 50-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) (Black/Silver) $90.85 |
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1 Pin Earpiece Mic with Nylon line for Motorola Radios T6200 T5600 FRS/GMRS $2.40 |
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NEW! PAIR COBRA CXR725 27 Mile 22 Channel FRS/GMRS Walkie Talkie 2-Way Radios $57.95 |
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NEW! 2 PAIR COBRA CXR725 27 Mile 22 Channel FRS/GMRS Walkie Talkie 2-Way Radios $99.99 |
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NEW! 4 PAIR COBRA CXR725 27 Mile 22 Channel FRS/GMRS Walkie Talkie 2-Way Radios $189.99 |
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Midland 36-Mile 50-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair) BRAND NEW $79.99 |
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Midland GXT1050VP4 50 Channel GMRS/FRS Radio – Camo, Waterproof GXT1050VP4 $104.96 |
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Midland GXT1000VP4 50-Channel GMRS/FRS Radio – Waterproof GXT1000VP4 $94.95 |
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GMR3699-2CK Uniden Submersible GMRS/FRS 2-pack $87.99 |
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Midland 2 Way Radio 36-Mile 50-Channel FRS/GMRS Pair MID-GXT1000VP4 $88.36 |
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Water Resistant Speaker Mic For Motorola 53724 Walkie Talkie FRS GMRS Radios $14.99 |
We all can remember those times in our youthful days when we would have an inexpensive set of walkie talkies and try to speak back and forth with a friend several houses down the street. If you notice I said try for most of the time the walkie talkies that we had available were scarcely sufficient to get from one room to another in our home. This provided a very nasty taste in my mouth towards these electronic devices for many years afterwards.
Today it is not uncommon to find that the cost has decreased on these communication devices while the effective range has been drastically extended. With all the positive information that has been floating around concerning the current two way radios I thought it would be best for me to reconsider my previous stance.
As I began to search for a two way radio I quickly found that not only are they available in a vast array of price ranges but they also have a hefty amount of options that you could obtain as well. These options range from an interference eliminator to a built in weather alert signal. Some units even have an emergency button installed that would transmit an emergency SOS signal if needed. A few even sport a hands free operation which is really a great safety feature.
When planning your purchase avoid the usual “toy” units and make sure that you purchase a pair of radios which operate on the GMRS band as well as the FRS band. The GMRS band has an effective power output level of 1 to 5 watt while the FRS boasts a mere 1⁄2 watt.
If this is starting to sound good to you allow me to explain the potential catch here. In order to use the more powerful channels of this radio you are suppose to purchase a five-year license through the FCC at a rate of $75.00. It is unlikely however that any one actually follows through on this and pays the registration fee.
The transmission range that the companies typically promote is up to 20 miles although according to the terrain you would be lucky to actually reach a 2 mile limit. Being trained previously in electronics and radio in particular I find the handhelds to be only as effective as a line of sight signal. If you encounter a hill or mountain you can just about be assured that you will not be able to communicate at all.
When communicating with another person in the immediate area the walkie talkies will work fine as long as you are within the two mile range of each other. I will be using them on my next outing to communicate between cars as we bug out to another adventure in the great outdoors. Hopefully they do not disappoint me as the ones of my youth did.
Copyright @ 2009 Joseph Parish
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