FRS frequencies are interleaved with GMRS frequencies. Mostly obsolete as of September 28, 2017. Page 1 of 4 - If GMRS, Then Why VHF/UHF Amateur? (3) GMRS repeater input only. On May 18th 2017, the FCC adopted parts of a long-standing Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) that affects several of the PRS (Personal Radio Service) bands, which include GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service), FRS (Family Radio Service), and CB (Citizens Band), now called the CBRS (CB Radio Service). Some radio gear advertisements tout the maximum possible distance in perfect conditions, an often misleading specification that only technicians can achieve if they are both on mountain peaks or going through repeaters. The graphs compare the most commonly available 2-way radios such as ham, CB, FRS, MURS, and GMRS. All FRS channels are simplex, with 3 Khz deviation, 500 … GMRS radios are also authorized to transmit on FRS channels 1 to 7 with no more than 5 watts and using 5 Khz deviation. FRS and GMRS Radio. Listening to both GMRS and the 2 meter band on my scanner, I can not tell any … 3. Here is a comparison chart: FRS GMRS CB Amateur Radio MURS Bands available 1 (462/467 MHz) 1 (462/467 MHz) 1 (29 MHz) (see note 1) 1 (151 MHz) Simplex channels 14 (see note 2) 22 (see note 2) 40 (see note 3) 5 (See note 7) Maximum power (PEP) 0.5 watts 50 watts (5 watts on channels… That said, if you are a stickler for audio quality, the GMRS will provide you an additional crispness and clarity. Handheld radios broadcasting on MURS frequencies can experience a range of two miles to eight miles depending on terrain and obstructions, while MURS Base Stations can reach up to 20 miles. Notes (1) Shared FRS and GMRS simplex. Last week I purchased a very good GMRS HT with full repeater capability and a mobile antenna. Dakota Alert MURS 2-Way Radio. (2) GMRS repeater output. Some radio gear advertisements tout the maximum possible distance in perfect conditions, an often misleading specification that only technicians can achieve if they are both on mountain peaks or going through repeaters. Best of all? For suggested and unofficial channel usages see the Family Radio Service and General Mobile Radio Service wiki articles. That’s not going to be an issue for most people, as a quality FRS radio will already have quality sound, thanks to being well-made and the FM input. Both GMRS/FRS and Murs can do quite well Forgetting the added power on the repeater frequency's of GMRS Murs can get out further while operating simplex I use a Comet GP9 52 or 54 ft high at the base (this is actually tuned for 2 meters and 70 cm bands.but work reat on GMRS and MURS) I also use a 9 element (horizonal) beam for MURS (works Great) MURS Radios. - posted in Amateur Radio (Ham): Ive been studying for the Technician exam for a couple of weeks now. Water-resistant case. GMRS radios are going to sound a little louder and clearer than FRS radios. I tested the range of a pair MURS HTs vs the BTech GMRS-V1 and the Wouxun KG-805G. At MURS frequencies, signals bend over hills better, but GMRS signals are better at bouncing off of surfaces and penetrating into/escaping out of buildings. FRS radios with 14 (or fewer) channels and up to 1/2 watt power output … It is reasonably priced while still letting its users enjoy its pre-programmed sixteen general mobile radio service (GMRS) channels. Im sure I could pass it right now. Don’t forget though – licensing is required for GMRS use and in our opinion that 20-mile range is optimistic. Another MURS radio that piqued my interest and gave me satisfaction is the TERA TR-505 Dual-Band MURS NOAA GMRS Handheld Two-Way Radio. MURS (Multi-Use Radio Service) remains largely unchanged. Comes with FRS/GMRS Dual Service, NOAA Weather Alerts, and a silent mode. The graphs compare the most commonly available 2-way radios such as ham, CB, FRS, MURS, and GMRS. ; Old FRS/GMRS Channels.

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