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First published: Dec 29, 2016 | First published: Dec 29, 2016 Updated Sept 11, 2025 | ||
FRS/GMRS radios are the go-to radios for most intra-team NET communication. Every NET member should have one in their go-kit. Here’s what you need to know about the world of FRS/GMRS to be an effective (and legal) FRS/GMRS operator. There is also some buying advice for those who still need to get their radio. | FRS/GMRS radios are the go-to radios for most intra-team NET communication. Every NET member should have one in their go-kit. Here’s what you need to know about the world of FRS/GMRS to be an effective (and legal) FRS/GMRS operator. There is also some buying advice for those who still need to get their radio.<span id="the-services"></span> | ||
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FRS (Family Radio Service) is free, and no license is required. It offers a short range of operation due to low power and antenna restrictions. | FRS (Family Radio Service) is free, and no license is required. It offers a short range of operation due to low power and antenna restrictions. | ||
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) covers a much farther range through higher power and the options of external antennas and repeater operation. However, it requires a license. The license is $ | GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) covers a much farther range through higher power and the options of external antennas and repeater operation. However, it requires a license. The license is $35 for 10 years with a simple, [https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/support/knowledge-base/universal-licensing-system-uls-resources/applying-new-license online application]. There is no exam. The license covers your entire “family.” | ||
The services have 22 channels – some are shared and some are exclusive for the particular service. | The services have 22 channels – some are shared and some are exclusive for the particular service. | ||
