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Each NET team is assigned a channel from 2-22. Channel 1 is informally recognized as a national calling channel for emergencies. Using the shared FRS/GMRS channels allows for teams to have both unlicensed and licensed team members. The non-licensed members are restricted to low power while the licensed members may use higher power. | Each NET team is assigned a channel from 2-22. Channel 1 is informally recognized as a national calling channel for emergencies. Using the shared FRS/GMRS channels allows for teams to have both unlicensed and licensed team members. The non-licensed members are restricted to low power while the licensed members may use higher power. | ||
Most consumer handheld radios are FRS radios covering the 22 channels at relatively low power. More expensive radios are GMRS radios and offer more power and therefore greater range but require an FCC license (but | Most consumer handheld radios are FRS radios covering the 22 channels at relatively low power. More expensive radios are GMRS radios and offer more power and therefore greater range but require an FCC license (but no test). | ||
Of course, in an emergency involving the threat of life safety or imminent property damage, you may operate on any channel with any power level. | Of course, in an emergency involving the threat of life safety or imminent property damage, you may operate on any channel with any power level. | ||
