GMRS 2-Way Radios

GMRS 2 way radios are related to FRS, however because a FCC license should be obtained, you getter better range, because you are rewarded, with extra power, and advanced features. GMRS stands for General Mobile Radio Service, and it is generally channels 15-22. At GMRS 2 way radio channels and frequencies, you are actually allowed to run up to a max allowable of 50 watts (5 watts max by most handhelds). Also, with GMRS, if you have the right radios, you can use an external higher gain antenna. Better yet, on GMRS you are allowed to operate a repeater system. A radio repeater is used to receive your signal, then retransmit it on a common frequency, that multi users may monitor. By doing this, you can greatly extend your communications prowess and range.

Because FRS and GMRS are similar in that they both operate within the 462Mhz part of the UHF radio frequency spectrum, therefore they are often both included with dual band handhelds. Although you don't need a FCC license to purchase one of these dual band units, the FCC does request all consumers to obtain a license prior to operating the GMRS band, due to the extra power and privileges allowed.