Matt Faulkner

Professional Goober

Guide to FRS Radio

I’m a huge fan of alternative communication methods. I like end-to-end encryption where possible but that isn’t always the case.

Family Radio Service - FRS

FRS radios operate using FM technology at either 462 MHz or 467 MHz depending on the selected channel. These frequencies reside in the (UHF) Ultra-High Frequency Band. FRS radios are limited to 2-watts of power. FRS waves are approximately 65 centimeters (25.2”). 16 centimeters (6.3”) is 1/4th a full wave-length. There are 22 channels available to FRS radio users. All channels are shared with GMRS, so you may hear communications from licensed GMRS stations on these channels.

Channel Frequency Power (ERP in Watts)
1 462.5625 2 W
2 462.5875 2 W
3 462.6125 2 W
4 462.6375 2 W
5 462.6625 2 W
6 462.6875 2 W
7 462.7125 2 W
8 467.5625 0.5 W
9 467.5875 0.5 W
10 467.6125 0.5 W
11 467.6375 0.5 W
12 467.6625 0.5 W
13 467.6875 0.5 W
14 467.7125 0.5 W
15 462.5500 2 W
16 462.5750 2 W
17 462.6000 2 W
18 462.6250 2 W
19 462.6500 2 W
20 462.6750 2 W
21 462.7000 2 W
22 462.7250 2 W

Using OzarkTrail OZA19LT001

1 watt, FM handheld radio using 3x NiMH AA batteries.

General Radio Mobility Service - GRMS

GRMS radios operate using FM technology at either 462 MHz or 467 MHz depending on the selected channel. These frequencies reside in the (UHF) Ultra-High Frequency Band. GRMS radios are limited to 4-watts of power. GRMS waves are approximately 65 centimeters (25.2”). 16 centimeters (6.3”) is 1/4th a full wave-length. There are 22 channels available to GRMS radio users.

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