FRS began as the result of a push from RadioShack to the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) in the 1990s. The Wouxun KG-XS20G is also a solid mobile GMRS radio with a lot of advanced features, and in a more compact package. GMRS shares the same 462 MHz and 467 MHz frequencies as the Family Radio Service (FRS). GMRS will have 30 total channels: This means 22 FRS/GMRS channels plus 8 repeater channels. GMRS FCC GMRS Channels No further debate will be needed. You may apply for a GMRS license if you are 18 years or older and not a representative of a foreign government. These are considered low-end or entry level models. For me like with my CB when traveling I set my mobile unit on scan as it then scans all frequencies. If we are in the woods with our Jeeps I still Channels 15 22 are for GMRS only. The communications may also be with mobile stations from other GMRS systems also with permission from the licensee to communicate through the mobile relay station. Thanks! I will definitely keep this in mind when mobile! it is channel 20 and 28 on my GMRS-V1 HT Not sure if that is illegal, but the radio is manufactured outside the US, and is purchased globally, so perhaps it wasn't designed around FCC regulations. Survivalandmore.com also participates in other affiliate programs, and we sometimes get a commission through purchases made through our links. WebGMRS is allotted 30 frequency channels in the vicinity of 462 MHz and 467 MHz. I may or may not be bitter about this. Orders placed before 5 p.m. EST ship same day! GMRS-specific frequencies are FM simplex or duplex with 8 channels at 462 MHz and 8 channels at 467 MHz in the UHF band. Since most CERT members will not have GMRS radios, use FRS Channels 1 through 14 for CERT Comm Plan tactical use. Fcc doesn't allow any other type of radio being used in GMRS. This means there are few obstructions between you and who you are communicating with. GMRS, short for General Mobile Radio Service, is a mobile UHF 2-way radio service in the U.S. that requires users to obtain a license. Range is closely tied to power and is often overstated by radio manufacturers. Web Design Info: wqyx489@gmail.com Never Too Many Radios -- Just Never Enough Room Where Do You Have Your Repeater Located --- On Some Expensive Real Estate Need A Repeater GMRS came about in the early 1940s and was meant to be used by both private citizens and businesses. 4) or Have a Ham license(no license fee) and use abundant number of open repeaters. "God will have the last word, and it will be good!"