The gmrs license is applied for on line, paid for on line and the FCC e-mails you your license about a day later for you to print out. Super easy and non complicated.
harry the answer you wanted was 20 on one tower your radio goes to tower tower re transmitts out 60 watts too your friend at 20 miles I do it every day
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I am not sure it was made clear that FRS and GMRS interoperate on the same channel frequencies and can talk to each other. The one exception is that FRS can use all 22 channels (non repeater), but only the handie-talkie GMRS radios can also operate similarly. The GMRS mobiles, which can also be used as base stations, are designed to not operate on channels 8-14 which only allow 500 milliwatts (.5 watts) ERP. FRS can operate 2 watts ERP on the 462 MHz channels but the equipment is less common and more expensive. GMRS can operate up to 5 watts ERP on the 462 MHz interstitial channels 1-7, but up to 50 watts output on the main channels (15-22). The other critical difference is that FRS can only use the built-in fixed antenna, while GMRS radios can use detached antennas fed through a feedline to an external antenna, such as on the roof of your vehicle or a tower at home. The antenna can be high gain and directional if you so desire. This tremendously extends the range from say, a base to mobile. Even a mobile to mobile with external antennas can communicate much farther than FRS HT's inside a vehicle, which is very short range. My experience with the Chinese made Midland MXT series and Wouxun KG-805 series radios have been quite satisfactory and compare well to my ham radio equipment that operates on the nearby 440 MHz band.
Incorrect... FRS and GMRS only overlap on channels 1-7. On these, if you use hi power, it automatically qualifies as GMRS, requiring a license. If you use low power, it qualifies as FRS, no license required. 8-14 are FRS low power only. No license needed. 15-22 are GMRS, license-only frequencies, whether you use low or hi power.
as of 2024 F R S is half of a watt for all 22 channels G M R S has 8 repeater channels the repeater uses AT 60 watts giving you a 20 miles range per tower
@@wallstreettrader1 ALL 22 channels are low power as your transmitter is only a half watt transmitter which the company did not tell you becouse you dont need to know that.
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the answer i nchannels 1 through22 are f r s you can only use gmrs when you recive your fcc license in the mail and set up your radio to talk too thr repeter then your set I owen a four radio systum three portables and a base
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I bought two tiny Walkie talkie radios. They are tiny, have a short stubby fixed antenna, 22 fixed channels and 1/2 watt of power. Seems like they would be classified as FRS radios, yet according to the manual, I need a GMRS license. Model of Radios are Uniden GRMS 520. Anyone know why they would be classified as GRMS?
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your radio is both F R S / G M R S this side is repeter net work f r s is radio to radio two miles or less becouse of ground cluter I am a g m r s radio operater
good video but i am still confused. i got a motorola t600 2way radio which uses FRS/GMRS 462 - 467 MHz in the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Band .... does not mention power. do I need a license? thanks
Thanks for the video Cody. During your video you flashed some pictures of radio to use on FRS/GMRS and one of them was an Anytone radio. Can I use my Anytone radio to talk on FRS/GMRS? I am a licensed Ham (KB2JYN) and also have my GMRS license (WRKW877).
While they can be programmed to operate on those frequencies, they are not FCC approved. Further, FCC rules specifically prohibited having ham and FRS/GMRS transmit capability in the same radio. Those are the rules, what you choose to do is your business, not mine.
@Anonymous Hacker I said nothing about enforcement, and you are correct that FCC enforcement is mostly a joke (note "mostly", there are many examples of actual enforcement resulting in significant fines and even jail time). However, rules exist in a society for a reason, and responsible citizens comply. I'm not telling you what to do, but it is reasonable to tell people in general what the rules are so they can make informed personal decisions.
Anthony, legally you can't use your Anytone radio for gmrs. However no one will know if you don't tell them. The reality is that most gmrs users do not use radios that are part 95 compliant. Literally no one will know, not even the FCC.
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YES YOU DO have to have a license weather its yours or some one own's one. there know you don't have to go to talk on false book as I am a licensee holder.
1. Do they use DMR technology ? 2. Can they talk with DMR radios ? 3. I found some Midland LXT600 radios that are license free. How is this possible as you mentioned they do require one ? Thanks
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So there’s no test for a GMRS license, but you pay a fee? And the key distinction from FRS is that it allows you to communicate a greater distance? I’m confused on why anyone would-or should-pay a fee for this. Other than, “because it’s the rule,” what is the rationale?
@@RKingis Thanks for the reply. I still don’t see how that explanation explains why a license is needed. Business can use it even if nobody is licensed. Cheers.
I still think the MURS radio service is a good option for some people. FRS has at time too much chatter, and short distance while MURS has greater range, less chatter and no license required. MURS only has 5 channels compared to 22 on FRS. GMRS is a better choice but for fun FRS is ok, for a little more important fun MURS is better and GMRS beats them all.
your paper copy is in the mail I did mine with a member of the f c c he gave me my call sign over the phone and seven days later copy showed up in the mail.
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Regardless of what path I choose, I am a hobbyist, that will that what I learn and apply it where I may. So, I am a HAM operator and GMRS and FRS would be more limiting to me.
I've seen a lot of people complaining about the fees associated with GMRS licensing, and I just don't get it. The FCC dropped the price from $70/10 years, down to $35/10 years. A lot of guides online still note the $70 fee because the change happened fairly recently (I believe in April of 2022?). Either way, reliable comms, albeit not super long range, with no need for "studying" to get a HAM license, and being able to run 50-watt transceivers, in addition to repeaters? To me it's a no brainer. Yes, I get the argument that radio waves are naturally occurring, so it seems stupid to have to pay to use them. But what do you expect? Uncle Sam has to get his share one way or other.
For those of us that are already licensed amateurs, coughing up money for a license just to add GMRS frequencies seems like a waste. Now that it's 35 bucks I may spring for it.
The FCC's job is to set standards access all of America, and it's territories. Without these standards, one state could transmit TV on one frequency that a different state would use for emergency communication.
@@dontaskmeforusername I agree that's it's still too much money to pay when it comes to being able to get permission from Uncle Sam so that you can utilize naturally occuring radio waves to carry data. But it is the government we're talking about here But $35 is much cheaper than it was before. Just a matter of use case. I bought a gmrs license and have never once used it. It's just dead around me.
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I'm looking for an easy talking device for my 91 year old blind mother who lives alone and independent. She currently uses an Alexa to control her appliances and cell phone. Recently when her neighborhood lost power and no communication, I thought of getting a walkie-talkie for her. Anyone have a recommendation? Thanks Scott
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I know on my frs walkie talkies there are a few channels that it seems like there are repeaters on from the gmrs radios but for the repeaters on surtan channels I can't talk on being what I have noticed they are using a privacy code but there
Is that one time I had talked to someone on my frs walkie talkies on channel one that was using a gmrs radio and I thought that was awesome but I know I have to be careful about talking to gmrs people being I am not license to gmrs other than I can talk on frs
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I drove trucks coast to coast for four decades and used many different CB radios a few with 8- 10 watts and some tuned down to match a 150 watt booster I realize most factory set CB s are 3-4 watts one of the old midland I had came with factory 5 watts and could be tuned up to 8 watts and very loud modulation without changing any parts
@@BridgeComSystemsInc I was reading all the comments and it dawned on me. What’s the point of five different types of two way radios? This one has 2.5 more watts than that one but you can still talk to the other radios except for these certain Chanel’s you have to have a license for these radios but not those radios but they can still talk to each other. Typically government overreach bureaucracy to create revenue because of these radios can talk for free theirs no legitimate reason to force people to buy a license for another type of radio .
@@Dirtydigger Different portions of the band are allocated for different purposes (and rightfully so). FRS is for field comms; having a bunch of people junk up ham frequencies while playing their airsoft game isn't desirable, so you give them their portion of the band to do it on. Aircrafts and aircraft controllers get their own portion, commercial broadcasters get their own, people who just need radios for field comms get their own, and amateurs who use radio as a hobby get their own. It might seem like govt. overreach but having the bands separated like this and delineated by licensing ensures a WAYYYY cleaner experience in whatever band you _are_ operating in.
@@alienwarex51i3 what are a long distance good for keeping in contact with someone in hilly terrain with trees. Fairly deep wilderness area has zero air traffic and the nearest highway is or paved road or nearest people is about ten miles . Simple rugged budget friendly and clear audio. Years ago I knew what CB ‘a were the CB’s to have but these days the technology improves over night and I wouldn’t have any idea what brand or model is a dependable long distance budget friendly plane and simple pair of hand held that might have a matching base unit that can be purchased as a package or purchased separately
@@Dirtydigger My Baofeng BF-F8HP with a Nagoya 771 antenna has been able to hit ham repeaters 25 miles away with clear audio pretty consistently, but I live in a relatively flat location. The setup cost me ~$85 and the farthest contact I've made with it was 60 miles away, off a repeater. For a hilly area though, it depends on if you're on the top of one of the hills, or below them in one of the troughs. If you're above/level with most of the hilly terrain you could probably get by with an 8w or 10w dual band radio, like the Baofeng BF-F8HP or Radioddity GA-510. *Just remember to replace the stock antenna!!* And TEST your radio to make sure you're hitting repeaters before keeping it for emergency use. Honestly though if you want a true failsafe, you'd be better off with a small _mobile_ (not handheld) ham radio with an antenna and power supply you can pack up and set up as you need. For that, consider a TYT TH-9800 with a cheap *quarter wave antenna* (you can make or buy one for cheap), and you can get a power supply for less than $100. Everything would probably end up costing ~$300 after everything is said and done for that. Edit: Found the QYT KT8900 which is a 25w/20w transceiver for $79, so you could probably get a mobile setup for less than $150.
Great job, good info, but you might inform people that in a Real emergency, you don't need a license to transmit. FCC GMRS app. fee of $35.00 for ten years is fine until you go through the process filling out all this Personal information that might shy some applicants away.
I don't know why I am still confused, but here is my question: Can I use GMRS radio for emergencies. Mainly want to have something as back-up to cell phone and loose service while overlanding (Bald Eagle State Forest in PA). Whatever help somebody can provide would be appreciated. Thinking about getting BAOFENG UV-5X
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Yes, you would. GMRS and FRS use the same frequencies, same modulation, etc. The first 22 channels are compatible (there is some difference in bandwidth but you wont notice it.) GMRS is allowed more power and has some extra channels, however and requires a license.
you have both F R S is half a watt out of the box and If other person is only using G M R S answer is NO you need to be licensed to talk to him.I hold a G M R S licensee
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FRS there's no app that goes on your cell phone and gmrs how Earth you can figure that with Zillow may I know just out of curiosity and how come for a raptor no app that works with FR-S that actually has voice only text Motorola made a radio that only work for text on the cell phone. Voice that's that that's a bummer I'm looking for a radio that can actually a regular radio like the love kitty radios that can broadcast an FR-S but the parent has an app to do it on your cell phone while the kid has a little kitty walkie-talkie that has not been created not yet to my knowledge and even Zillow can't work on that yet Zello push-to-talk
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GMRS got no working repeaters on Gmrs band here in Southwest Pa that I can step outside and talk through. FRS: No answer from people at all just in early 2000"s had two small towns 6 miles apart with 20-30 people on FRS to talk to that was fun but all dead now.
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What are u talking about an FCC license? The Walmart store I bought my 40 mile range GMRS radio's from said nothing anywhere on the package about a required FCC license. None of the Walmart electronic employees said anything about that as well. I've been using GMRS for over a year without this so called FCC license.
@@BridgeComSystemsInc Then how come nobody is told about this by the FCC or at the place of business that sells GMRS radio's??? It's like the FCC wants people to cause a violation and get a fine.
I dont know. We've been telling folks forever. It's real easy to get a GMRS license. No test required. Just pay the fee to Uncle Sam and you and your family are good to go for a long time.
The wal-mart radios are probably Not actual Gmrs......it's just a marketing ploy, they basically write that to capitalize on the "GMRS trend" at the moment......range is still 2 miles.... The claim of 40miles is pure BS.....go ahead and try......I've also heard that some radios sold at Box Stores "kinda" use Gmrs, meaning 1 or 2 channels crosses onto their frequency, but it kinda falls into a gray area with FCC......but it's basically Still a FRS.
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your right and I am one of them I tryed for 15 years and could not rember all the answers my self I called the f c c explained my problum thay walked me through step by step and beforeI hung up he gave my call sign over the phone and five days later came the paper trail
How do they stop you from using the radio without a license and why do the radios have a 36 mile range if none of the channels have more than 25 mile ramge
Those numbers are all marketing hype from the manufacturers! FRS radios are all .5 watt or 2 watt, and with crappy antenna. In practice, you'll be lucky to get 1/2 mile unless you are both on mountain tops or over water (perfect conditions). GMRS output up to 5w for handhelds. In practice, you may get 2 mile if the terrain is line of sight. Don't believe ANY of the claims by the manufacturers. That is pure fantasy, and frankly a flat out lie.
wright out of the box you have a stock 2 mile walkie talkie radio with channels 1 through 22 the gmrs sise will not work till you find a repeter on g m r s and set you radio tone to talk to it I have a g m r s license
@@mstarfam6355 I have a license let me walk you through IT F R S is one mile runs on a half of one watt transmitter you get that and your done G M R S is 5 watts on a hand held same radio go past channel 22 you have reached RPT channels through your radio need's a C D ROM for that radio to down load a P L to talk to a tower then your $ 35.00 license know your on high power hand held at 5 watts MY base does 45 watts out.
I have a GMRS Midland Mxt400 radio setup in my 05 Trailblazer. I absolutely love it. I use it when camping and on road trips. I get really good range out of it. I have a 36 inch antenna and the ghost antenna. I honestly prefer GMRS and I think its the best middle ground for anyone. $70 and no test. Just pay the $70 to the FCC and good for 10 years. Thats literally $7 a year. And you can have legally up to a 50 watt GMRS radio. Mines a 40 watt and I can get range up to 100 miles if I'm broadcasting to a repeater. More then what you will get from FRS or any cb radio.
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Greetings, a question, I have some Motorola model EM 1000 radios of which I want to put them at their maximum power, that is, in the specifications they indicate 20 miles in open countryside and 1.8 miles in urban areas, but in reality it does not reach 800 meters of distance. distance in the urban area since it begins to be heard blurry or not even heard. Could it be configured so that it is at its maximum power?
Increasing the power output of your Motorola EM 1000 radios beyond legal limits is not recommended and may violate regulations. If you're experiencing reduced range, consider factors like terrain, obstacles, interference, battery status, and antenna condition. Ensure compliance with local regulations, and if problems persist, contact Motorola customer support or consult a professional radio technician.
3-30 MHz Amateur radio. Even low power QRP will go thousands of miles on less than 5 watts, if you are an ace antenna builder. You'll need a Technician license just to begin. General license is much less restricted. Extra Class license gives you legal limit 1,000w and all modes, all bands. There is a UA-cam video of a ham in New York communicating with a Ukraine ham with 1/2 a watt!
This dude is smooth and informative
I also am g m r s licened to operate on G M r s channels
The gmrs license is applied for on line, paid for on line and the FCC e-mails you your license about a day later for you to print out. Super easy and non complicated.
Right on!
Now you can legally transmit for several blocks?
with my 45 watt radio I can link into chicago
and other east coast stations
on F R s channels you are limited to a 1/2 a watt
G M R S is the long hall I get 20 miles on my radio
harry the answer you wanted was 20 on one tower your radio goes to
tower tower re transmitts out 60 watts too your friend at 20 miles
I do it every day
Not only radio dude can do video easy going informative great job ty
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GREAT VIDEO CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS FOR EXPLAINING AND SUMMARIZING INFORMATION 👏👏👏
I’m glad I found this video so informative! Thank you sir.
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GOD, what a good video for beginners like myself. Thank You very much sir.
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Super informative, thank you!
Thanks Cody great job again!!
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I am not sure it was made clear that FRS and GMRS interoperate on the same channel frequencies and can talk to each other. The one exception is that FRS can use all 22 channels (non repeater), but only the handie-talkie GMRS radios can also operate similarly.
The GMRS mobiles, which can also be used as base stations, are designed to not operate on channels 8-14 which only allow 500 milliwatts (.5 watts) ERP. FRS can operate 2 watts ERP on the 462 MHz channels but the equipment is less common and more expensive. GMRS can operate up to 5 watts ERP on the 462 MHz interstitial channels 1-7, but up to 50 watts output on the main channels (15-22). The other critical difference is that FRS can only use the built-in fixed antenna, while GMRS radios can use detached antennas fed through a feedline to an external antenna, such as on the roof of your vehicle or a tower at home. The antenna can be high gain and directional if you so desire. This tremendously extends the range from say, a base to mobile. Even a mobile to mobile with external antennas can communicate much farther than FRS HT's inside a vehicle, which is very short range.
My experience with the Chinese made Midland MXT series and Wouxun KG-805 series radios have been quite satisfactory and compare well to my ham radio equipment that operates on the nearby 440 MHz band.
the g m r s side use repeters there are 8 gmrs repeters near me
Incorrect... FRS and GMRS only overlap on channels 1-7. On these, if you use hi power, it automatically qualifies as GMRS, requiring a license. If you use low power, it qualifies as FRS, no license required.
8-14 are FRS low power only. No license needed.
15-22 are GMRS, license-only frequencies, whether you use low or hi power.
channels 1=7 are the off repeter channels
15 =22 are repeter channels only
as of 2024 F R S is half of a watt for all 22 channels
G M R S has 8 repeater channels the repeater uses AT 60 watts
giving you a 20 miles range per tower
@@wallstreettrader1 ALL 22 channels are low power as your transmitter
is only a half watt transmitter which the company did not tell you becouse
you dont need to know that.
Great informative presentation.
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Thanks much Cody.
Very good explanation
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Great succinct explanation.
Thank you Cody, very clear!
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Since they use the same frequencies how do I know which is frs and which is gmrs
the answer i nchannels 1 through22 are f r s you can only use gmrs when you recive your fcc license in the mail
and set up your radio to talk too thr repeter then your set I owen a four radio systum three portables and a base
Well said..
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A video about FRS-GMRS connectivity would be nice
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family service radio uses a 1& 1/2 of a watt for two miles line of site your done
Any date set on stone to when the fee on GMRS license is going to be lowered to $35? I know it was approved but they still charging $70.
April 19 2022!
as of 06/03 2023 yes a staff member at the f c c talked me through it and gave it to me before I hung up
and three days for the paper copy
AT $ 35. dollars as of 2024
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Do you need to use a repeater when in close range on your licensed frequency gmrs radio? If so, are you still required to use call-outs?
yes you are every 10 minets and when you sign off
F R S is short range with a half watt transmitter G M R S is the long hall with licensee
and your locial tower you will do 20 miles between radios.
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Would be nice to see how to build RF linking between two GMRS repeater towers.. I want to avoid the internet
Why don't they build repeaters into the units, so in the background it's acting as a repeater
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I bought two tiny Walkie talkie radios. They are tiny, have a short stubby fixed antenna, 22 fixed channels and 1/2 watt of power. Seems like they would be classified as FRS radios, yet according to the manual, I need a GMRS license. Model of Radios are Uniden GRMS 520.
Anyone know why they would be classified as GRMS?
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your radio is both F R S / G M R S this side is repeter net work f r s is radio to radio two miles or less
becouse of ground cluter I am a g m r s radio operater
those radio's know are F R S 1 through 22 RPT 15 through 22 are G M R S CH.
good video but i am still confused. i got a motorola t600 2way radio which uses FRS/GMRS 462 - 467 MHz
in the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Band .... does not mention power.
do I need a license? thanks
It should say in the first couple pages of the owners manual wether you have a gmrs or fed radio.
the gmrs channels 15 through 22 are repeter channels
F R S IS LOW POWER G M R S is HIGH POWER 1 watt verses 5 watt's H T.s base as I have a 45 watt base
Thanks for the video Cody. During your video you flashed some pictures of radio to use on FRS/GMRS and one of them was an Anytone radio. Can I use my Anytone radio to talk on FRS/GMRS? I am a licensed Ham (KB2JYN) and also have my GMRS license (WRKW877).
The AnyTone's do not operate on FRS/GMRS but we do have something in the pipeline that will work on GMRS!
@radio experts Illinois oops, wrong person..
While they can be programmed to operate on those frequencies, they are not FCC approved. Further, FCC rules specifically prohibited having ham and FRS/GMRS transmit capability in the same radio. Those are the rules, what you choose to do is your business, not mine.
@Anonymous Hacker I said nothing about enforcement, and you are correct that FCC enforcement is mostly a joke (note "mostly", there are many examples of actual enforcement resulting in significant fines and even jail time). However, rules exist in a society for a reason, and responsible citizens comply. I'm not telling you what to do, but it is reasonable to tell people in general what the rules are so they can make informed personal decisions.
Anthony, legally you can't use your Anytone radio for gmrs. However no one will know if you don't tell them. The reality is that most gmrs users do not use radios that are part 95 compliant. Literally no one will know, not even the FCC.
How can someone get and setup a small GMRS REPEATER? From what I read this GMRS repeater will not need a call sign or license.
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answer is false my radio's are set too 6 repeters in my city and cover two county's each at 20 miles
YES YOU DO have to have a license weather its yours or some one own's
one. there know you don't have to go to talk on false book as I am a licensee
holder.
1. Do they use DMR technology ?
2. Can they talk with DMR radios ?
3. I found some Midland LXT600 radios that are license free. How is this possible as you mentioned they do require one ?
Thanks
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answer is NO NO NO D M R is another radio short range.
So there’s no test for a GMRS license, but you pay a fee? And the key distinction from FRS is that it allows you to communicate a greater distance? I’m confused on why anyone would-or should-pay a fee for this. Other than, “because it’s the rule,” what is the rationale?
GMRS Radios are more powerful than FRS radio! So they require a license
@@BridgeComSystemsInc Thanks for your reply. I still don’t see the logic. I see the explanation.
@@werquantum is there hardly ever any logic when it comes to government?
@@werquantumGMRS is a bit more structured communications that even businesses can use it if everyone is licensed.
@@RKingis Thanks for the reply. I still don’t see how that explanation explains why a license is needed. Business can use it even if nobody is licensed. Cheers.
I still think the MURS radio service is a good option for some people. FRS has at time too much chatter, and short distance while MURS has greater range, less chatter and no license required. MURS only has 5 channels compared to 22 on FRS. GMRS is a better choice but for fun FRS is ok, for a little more important fun MURS is better and GMRS beats them all.
Just to talke on the walkie-talkie to my fiends on a private note on bofang uv5 what should I use
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There is no privacy, but FRS.
Not a comment, but a question. When do I get, or find my call my sign on grms. I’ve licensed myself, and paid my fee. Any help would be great thanks.
Go to the fcc.gov website and check.
your paper copy is in the mail I did mine with a member of the f c c he gave me my call sign over the phone
and seven days later copy showed up in the mail.
I got a both thing and I want to change it
3:00
I heard there was also a test required to use GMRS.
Am I wrong? Or, is a test required?
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can I answer stuped 's guestion answer IS NO TEST
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Regardless of what path I choose, I am a hobbyist, that will that what I learn and apply it where I may. So, I am a HAM operator and GMRS and FRS would be more limiting to me.
most ham radio guys also have a G M R S licensee.
I've seen a lot of people complaining about the fees associated with GMRS licensing, and I just don't get it. The FCC dropped the price from $70/10 years, down to $35/10 years. A lot of guides online still note the $70 fee because the change happened fairly recently (I believe in April of 2022?). Either way, reliable comms, albeit not super long range, with no need for "studying" to get a HAM license, and being able to run 50-watt transceivers, in addition to repeaters? To me it's a no brainer.
Yes, I get the argument that radio waves are naturally occurring, so it seems stupid to have to pay to use them. But what do you expect? Uncle Sam has to get his share one way or other.
Yes. Keep rolling.
For those of us that are already licensed amateurs, coughing up money for a license just to add GMRS frequencies seems like a waste. Now that it's 35 bucks I may spring for it.
The FCC's job is to set standards access all of America, and it's territories. Without these standards, one state could transmit TV on one frequency that a different state would use for emergency communication.
$35 is still a lot of money
@@dontaskmeforusername I agree that's it's still too much money to pay when it comes to being able to get permission from Uncle Sam so that you can utilize naturally occuring radio waves to carry data. But it is the government we're talking about here
But $35 is much cheaper than it was before. Just a matter of use case. I bought a gmrs license and have never once used it. It's just dead around me.
So if my friend and I are out in the woods, I have a GMRS lic but I do. Is he covered
under me while we are out in the woods?
As long as he's your long lost cousin
only if your both in the same house hold other wise you also need a license
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I'm looking for an easy talking device for my 91 year old blind mother who lives alone and independent. She currently uses an Alexa to control her appliances and cell phone. Recently when her neighborhood lost power and no communication, I thought of getting a walkie-talkie for her. Anyone have a recommendation?
Thanks
Scott
The Buddy Radio would be a good choice for her and her neighbor for short range communication without needing a license.
if she is under two miles any frs radio will work just charge ever day and good luck
better answer is any big box store sell them pick one buy it and be safe
thay are ratted at one mile
I have a GMRS license can my son who lives at a different address talk to me using my license 🤔
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Yes! Practically everyone in your family can use it. You will want to use a station ID number after your callsign, so you know who is who.
any family member can use it for 10 ears
NO only same house hold he need's his own
Cody is my favorite gangly radio dweeb.
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the other guy that's ME I Owen and operate a G M R S radio station.
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How is this diffrent to standard simplex nfm transmissions?
It isn't different. What distinguishes FRS and GMRS from other nfm equipment is that they are assigned specific frequencies the others cannot use.
I know on my frs walkie talkies there are a few channels that it seems like there are repeaters on from the gmrs radios but for the repeaters on surtan channels I can't talk on being what I have noticed they are using a privacy code but there
Is that one time I had talked to someone on my frs walkie talkies on channel one that was using a gmrs radio and I thought that was awesome but I know I have to be careful about talking to gmrs people being I am not license to gmrs other than I can talk on frs
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on less you set you radio u to talk on a repeter and you have a license then you can out of the box thay wont work
@@oldtimegamer2.098 channels 15 through 22 F R S are off repeater
channels for G M R S you will here us but cant talk to us.
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Hello! Thanks for informative video. Which device(frs vs gmrs) is lighter and smaller in size?
FRS radios are usually smaller in size. The battery size, battery capacity, and radio transmit power is usually what governs the size of a radio.
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I got a baofeng radio I'm trying to go to high-frequency how do I do that
find a ham radio operater and ask
you baoFeng has all the channels already
I drove trucks coast to coast for four decades and used many different CB radios a few with 8- 10 watts and some tuned down to match a 150 watt booster I realize most factory set CB s are 3-4 watts one of the old midland I had came with factory 5 watts and could be tuned up to 8 watts and very loud modulation without changing any parts
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@@BridgeComSystemsInc I was reading all the comments and it dawned on me. What’s the point of five different types of two way radios? This one has 2.5 more watts than that one but you can still talk to the other radios except for these certain Chanel’s you have to have a license for these radios but not those radios but they can still talk to each other. Typically government overreach bureaucracy to create revenue because of these radios can talk for free theirs no legitimate reason to force people to buy a license for another type of radio .
@@Dirtydigger Different portions of the band are allocated for different purposes (and rightfully so). FRS is for field comms; having a bunch of people junk up ham frequencies while playing their airsoft game isn't desirable, so you give them their portion of the band to do it on. Aircrafts and aircraft controllers get their own portion, commercial broadcasters get their own, people who just need radios for field comms get their own, and amateurs who use radio as a hobby get their own. It might seem like govt. overreach but having the bands separated like this and delineated by licensing ensures a WAYYYY cleaner experience in whatever band you _are_ operating in.
@@alienwarex51i3 what are a long distance good for keeping in contact with someone in hilly terrain with trees. Fairly deep wilderness area has zero air traffic and the nearest highway is or paved road or nearest people is about ten miles . Simple rugged budget friendly and clear audio. Years ago I knew what CB ‘a were the CB’s to have but these days the technology improves over night and I wouldn’t have any idea what brand or model is a dependable long distance budget friendly plane and simple pair of hand held that might have a matching base unit that can be purchased as a package or purchased separately
@@Dirtydigger My Baofeng BF-F8HP with a Nagoya 771 antenna has been able to hit ham repeaters 25 miles away with clear audio pretty consistently, but I live in a relatively flat location. The setup cost me ~$85 and the farthest contact I've made with it was 60 miles away, off a repeater. For a hilly area though, it depends on if you're on the top of one of the hills, or below them in one of the troughs. If you're above/level with most of the hilly terrain you could probably get by with an 8w or 10w dual band radio, like the Baofeng BF-F8HP or Radioddity GA-510. *Just remember to replace the stock antenna!!* And TEST your radio to make sure you're hitting repeaters before keeping it for emergency use.
Honestly though if you want a true failsafe, you'd be better off with a small _mobile_ (not handheld) ham radio with an antenna and power supply you can pack up and set up as you need. For that, consider a TYT TH-9800 with a cheap *quarter wave antenna* (you can make or buy one for cheap), and you can get a power supply for less than $100. Everything would probably end up costing ~$300 after everything is said and done for that. Edit: Found the QYT KT8900 which is a 25w/20w transceiver for $79, so you could probably get a mobile setup for less than $150.
Great job, good info, but you might inform people that in a Real emergency, you don't need a license to transmit. FCC GMRS app. fee of $35.00 for ten years is fine until you go through the process filling out all this Personal information that might shy some applicants away.
You are totally right!
I had no problum did mine on the phone
LISSION you need a licensee to talk to us other wise you get kicked off
the repeater same GO"s for ham NO license for eather radio is your gone
you know how you can tell a ham his base ball cap has HIS licensee
call sign example W R X N 824.
I don't know why I am still confused, but here is my question: Can I use GMRS radio for emergencies. Mainly want to have something as back-up to cell phone and loose service while overlanding (Bald Eagle State Forest in PA). Whatever help somebody can provide would be appreciated. Thinking about getting BAOFENG UV-5X
Either can be used for emergencies. GMRS covers most of your family under your license, and it's now $35 for 10 years.
you have a radio that will go ham or G M R S licensee for both are needed.
How do I get a GMRS License?
A GMRS license requires that you complete FCC form 159 and form 605. You can apply here www.fcc.gov/wireless/universal-licensing-system
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Cody, As a Licensed (K9DZL) ham do I need to get an additional license for GMRS?
Yes, GMRS is a totally separate license and set of rules, governed by Part 95 of the FCC rules, not Part 97 (amateur).
@@carlleon1604 Thank you
the answer is yes but there is no test just a fee of35.00 dollars
answer is yes most hams are also G M R S HOLDERS
I need a complete frequency breakdown of all of the channels. Can anyone point me in the right direction
Wikipedia
channels 1 through 22 F R S R P T 15 through RPT 22 G M R S
this is my answer you don't need false book I own a real station with call sign
@@donalderickson-si8wwthank you. KE8TYO
say i got a gmrs walkie talkie. would i be able to talk to a person on an frms walkie walkie talkie?
Hi. GMRS and FRS are two different radio services.
Yes, you would. GMRS and FRS use the same frequencies, same modulation, etc. The first 22 channels are compatible (there is some difference in bandwidth but you wont notice it.) GMRS is allowed more power and has some extra channels, however and requires a license.
yes on f r s on less he also has a g m r s license then you can
you have both F R S is half a watt out of the box and If other person is
only using G M R S answer is NO you need to be licensed to talk to him.I hold a G M R S licensee
@@mstarfam6355 there are no extra channels just 8 channels which is
repeater channels I hold a licensee for that
Do you still need a GMRS license if you have a HAM license?
Yes.
If we could, it would have been part of the test.
answer is yes my friend is a ham and also has a g m r s license also
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What’s the cost for licensing for gmrs?
$35 dollars for 10 years
I payed 35.00 dollars un june last year.
FRS there's no app that goes on your cell phone and gmrs how Earth you can figure that with Zillow may I know just out of curiosity and how come for a raptor no app that works with FR-S that actually has voice only text Motorola made a radio that only work for text on the cell phone. Voice that's that that's a bummer I'm looking for a radio that can actually a regular radio like the love kitty radios that can broadcast an FR-S but the parent has an app to do it on your cell phone while the kid has a little kitty walkie-talkie that has not been created not yet to my knowledge and even Zillow can't work on that yet Zello push-to-talk
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GMRS got no working repeaters on Gmrs band here in Southwest Pa that I can step outside and talk through.
FRS: No answer from people at all just in early 2000"s had two small towns 6 miles apart with 20-30 people on FRS to talk to that was fun but all dead now.
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Thanks, Cody. This will same me lots ofvtimectryingvto explain entry level radio communications options. 73. KI6GZK
Thanks Don! 73!
What are u talking about an FCC license? The Walmart store I bought my 40 mile range GMRS radio's from said nothing anywhere on the package about a required FCC license. None of the Walmart electronic employees said anything about that as well. I've been using GMRS for over a year without this so called FCC license.
You need a license to use the GMRS frequencies. You don't need one for the FRS frequencies.
@@BridgeComSystemsInc Then how come nobody is told about this by the FCC or at the place of business that sells GMRS radio's??? It's like the FCC wants people to cause a violation and get a fine.
I dont know. We've been telling folks forever. It's real easy to get a GMRS license. No test required. Just pay the fee to Uncle Sam and you and your family are good to go for a long time.
The wal-mart radios are probably Not actual Gmrs......it's just a marketing ploy, they basically write that to capitalize on the "GMRS trend" at the moment......range is still 2 miles.... The claim of 40miles is pure BS.....go ahead and try......I've also heard that some radios sold at Box Stores "kinda" use Gmrs, meaning 1 or 2 channels crosses onto their frequency, but it kinda falls into a gray area with FCC......but it's basically Still a FRS.
@@94SexyStang Uniden SX409-3CKEM
How About Murs Radios
We have something down the road about MURS
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The notarubicon gmrs guy does not agree with your comments and bad info
Ok. Let's Roll!
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frs tin can with string
That's one way to look at it.
another way one mile leash with collar with mom at mission control
running operations your clear to return to base for dinner.
Digital is the best like Nextel Direct Talk phones.
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Gems license without any training and knowledge demonstration, typical government moneygrab
Gotta Keep The Frequencies clean!
the F. C. C. rules on all radios in the usa
Gmrs is for people who can't pass the ham technician license test....
sad ham hahahahhahaha
your right and I am one of them I tryed for 15 years and could not rember all the answers my self
I called the f c c explained my problum thay walked me through step by step and beforeI hung up
he gave my call sign over the phone and five days later came the paper trail
YES I AM ONE OF THEM.
Canada, which has many more freedoms than the USA, does not require a licence for GMRS. Also, miles? lol.
I live in MINNESOTA and there some channels we cant use as the inter fear
with your channel's near the boarder.
Is this guy part Giraffe? Definitely looks like a CBer!
How do they stop you from using the radio without a license and why do the radios have a 36 mile range if none of the channels have more than 25 mile ramge
If you're in the USA, somebody might turn you in by reporting you to the FCC. Range of transmission is governed by a variety of factors.
Those numbers are all marketing hype from the manufacturers! FRS radios are all .5 watt or 2 watt, and with crappy antenna. In practice, you'll be lucky to get 1/2 mile unless you are both on mountain tops or over water (perfect conditions). GMRS output up to 5w for handhelds. In practice, you may get 2 mile if the terrain is line of sight. Don't believe ANY of the claims by the manufacturers. That is pure fantasy, and frankly a flat out lie.
wright out of the box you have a stock 2 mile walkie talkie radio with channels 1 through 22
the gmrs sise will not work till you find a repeter on g m r s and set you radio tone to talk to it
I have a g m r s license
I do 20 miles going through repeaters I need one my radio is tuned too one
tower of 6 towers over three county's and 6 different city's.
@@mstarfam6355 I have a license let me walk you through IT
F R S is one mile runs on a half of one watt transmitter you get that
and your done G M R S is 5 watts on a hand held same radio
go past channel 22 you have reached RPT channels through
your radio need's a C D ROM for that radio to down load a P L
to talk to a tower then your $ 35.00 license know your on high
power hand held at 5 watts MY base does 45 watts out.
I have a GMRS Midland Mxt400 radio setup in my 05 Trailblazer. I absolutely love it. I use it when camping and on road trips. I get really good range out of it. I have a 36 inch antenna and the ghost antenna. I honestly prefer GMRS and I think its the best middle ground for anyone. $70 and no test. Just pay the $70 to the FCC and good for 10 years. Thats literally $7 a year. And you can have legally up to a 50 watt GMRS radio. Mines a 40 watt and I can get range up to 100 miles if I'm broadcasting to a repeater. More then what you will get from FRS or any cb radio.
If it hasn't happened yet it will be soon that the FCC is lowering the license fee to $35.
I payed 35.00 in june for 10 years
as of 2024 I payed $ 35.00 for 10 years
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Greetings, a question, I have some Motorola model EM 1000 radios of which I want to put them at their maximum power, that is, in the specifications they indicate 20 miles in open countryside and 1.8 miles in urban areas, but in reality it does not reach 800 meters of distance. distance in the urban area since it begins to be heard blurry or not even heard. Could it be configured so that it is at its maximum power?
Increasing the power output of your Motorola EM 1000 radios beyond legal limits is not recommended and may violate regulations. If you're experiencing reduced range, consider factors like terrain, obstacles, interference, battery status, and antenna condition. Ensure compliance with local regulations, and if problems persist, contact Motorola customer support or consult a professional radio technician.
I f the box reads FRS // G M R S you will need a licensee for that
and guy how know's computers to help set your radio up.
Great info. And the guy never blinked ONCE until the last 5 seconds. Amazing.
Thank you for your comment.
He's a professional. Lol! Thank you for your comment.
What radio can communicate up to 500 miles? Does it even exist?
Yes, it's the Mother-In_Law.
I talk to chicago on a repeter link every day so yes you can
3-30 MHz Amateur radio. Even low power QRP will go thousands of miles on less than 5 watts, if you are an ace antenna builder. You'll need a Technician license just to begin. General license is much less restricted. Extra Class license gives you legal limit 1,000w and all modes, all bands.
There is a UA-cam video of a ham in New York communicating with a Ukraine ham with 1/2 a watt!
ham radio can talk around the world and the space station when I fly's
across the U S A