GMRS Frequencies

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GMRS Frequencies chart

Radio Service	Frequency Mhz	Channel	Notes
FRS-GMRS	462.5625	1	FRS/GMRS shared - 5 watts max
FRS-GMRS	462.5875	2	FRS/GMRS shared - 5 watts max
FRS-GMRS	462.6125	3	FRS/GMRS shared - 5 watts max
FRS-GMRS	462.6375	4	FRS/GMRS shared - 5 watts max
FRS-GMRS	462.6625	5	FRS/GMRS shared - 5 watts max
FRS-GMRS	462.6875	6	FRS/GMRS shared - 5 watts max
FRS-GMRS	462.7125	7	FRS/GMRS shared - 5 watts max
FRS-GMRS	467.5625	8	FRS primary - 500 mW max
FRS-GMRS	467.5875	9	FRS primary - 500 mW max
FRS-GMRS	467.6125	10	FRS primary - 500 mW max
FRS-GMRS	467.6375	11	FRS primary - 500 mW max
FRS-GMRS	467.6625	12	FRS primary - 500 mW max
FRS-GMRS	467.6875	13	FRS primary - 500 mW max
FRS-GMRS	467.7125	14	FRS primary - 500 mW max
GMRS	462.550	15	simplex or repeater output - 50 watts max
GMRS	462.575	16	simplex or repeater output - 50 watts max
GMRS	462.600	17	simplex or repeater output - 50 watts max
GMRS	462.625	18	simplex or repeater output - 50 watts max
GMRS	462.650	19	simplex or repeater output - 50 watts max
GMRS	462.675	20	simplex or repeater output - 50 watts max
GMRS	462.700	21	simplex or repeater output - 50 watts max
GMRS	462.725	22	simplex or repeater output - 50 watts max

In addition, there are repeater input channels available. These channels can serve as repeater input frequencies for channels 15 to 22. You won't see these channels on your average bubble pack walkie-talkie that has 22 channels (as per the above chart), although the higher end walkie-talkies such as the Motorola MR355R are repeater capable and will be able to use these 'extra' capabilities.

Radio Service	Frequency Mhz	Notes
GMRS	467.550	Repeater Input - 50 watts max
GMRS	467.575	Repeater Input - 50 watts max
GMRS	467.600	Repeater Input - 50 watts max
GMRS	467.625	Repeater Input - 50 watts max
GMRS	467.650	Repeater Input - 50 watts max
GMRS	467.675	Repeater Input - 50 watts max
GMRS	467.700	Repeater Input - 50 watts max
GMRS	467.725	Repeater Input - 50 watts max

Channels 8-14 are FRS regulations only, so .5 watt (500 Mw) output is the maximum permitted by law on these channels. The other GMRS channels are good for up to 50 watts output, from a mobile installation. The repeater input channels are limited to 5 watts output.

To transmit on any GMRS frequency, you need a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. Presently the license fee is $85 but that is good for the whole family and an unlimited number of radios. Remember, you're breaking the law if you are transmitting on GMRS channels without a license. Note that if all you are using is channels 8 to 14 and you're using 500 Mw output maximum with a fixed antenna (a typical bubble pack radio is programmed this way), you're in the Family Radio Service and you do not require a license.

Go to this FCC site for a GMRS license application: http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form605/605.html