FRS and GMRS family-radio channels — the shared channel plan with FRS vs. GMRS power limits and the repeater channels.
FRS and GMRS family-radio channels (the ubiquitous “bubble pack” radios).
FM Mode. Range of up to 1 mile with “bubble pack” radios. 2-5 miles via handheld depending on antenna used & terrain. Up to about 50 miles with 50W and a good antenna and sufficient elevation. License required for GMRS. FRS is free.
All frequencies are in Megahertz (MHz).
| Channel | Frequency | FRS Max Power | GMRS Max Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 462.562.5 | 2W | 5W |
| 2 | 462.587.5 | 2W | 5W |
| 3 | 462.612.5 | 2W | 5W |
| 4 | 462.637.5 | 2W | 5W |
| 5 | 462.662.5 | 2W | 5W |
| 6 | 462.687.5 | 2W | 5W |
| 7 | 462.712.5 | 2W | 5W |
| 8 | 467.562.5 | 0.5W | 0.5W |
| 9 | 467.587.5 | 0.5W | 0.5W |
| 10 | 467.612.5 | 0.5W | 0.5W |
| 11 | 467.637.5 | 0.5W | 0.5W |
| 12 | 467.662.5 | 0.5W | 0.5W |
| 13 | 467.687.5 | 0.5W | 0.5W |
| 14 | 467.712.5 | 0.5W | 0.5W |
| 15 | 462.550.0 | 2W | 50W |
| 16 | 462.575.0 | 2W | 50W |
| 17 | 462.600.0 | 2W | 50W |
| 18 | 462.625.0 | 2W | 50W |
| 19 | 462.650.0 | 2W | 50W |
| 20 | 462.675.0 | 2W | 50W |
| 21 | 462.700.0 | 2W | 50W |
| 22 | 462.725.0 | 2W | 50W |
| Channel | Frequency | FRS Max Power | GMRS Max Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15R | 467.550.0 | - - - | 50W |
| 16R | 467.575.0 | - - - | 50W |
| 17R | 467.600.0 | - - - | 50W |
| 18R | 467.625.0 | - - - | 50W |
| 19R | 467.650.0 | - - - | 50W |
| 20R | 467.675.0 | - - - | 50W |
| 21R | 467.700.0 | - - - | 50W |
| 22R | 467.725.0 | - - - | 50W |
