FRS, GMRS and HAM Radio a Comparison




 
 
 

FRS (Family Radio Service)
GMRS
General Mobile Radio Service
2M HAM Radio Band
440 HAM Radio Band
Frequency of operation  462 and 467 MHz 450-470 MHz 144-148 MHz 420-450 Mhz
Number of channels 14 23 ~100 ~400 + 3 tv ch
Private line codes Yes no standard between brands Yes Yes Yes
Max power maximum effective radiated power of 0.5 watt 50 Watts 1.5 K Watt PEP  1.5K Watt PEP
Repeaters No Yes Yes Yes
Antenna Limits No Modifications None None None
Cost (starts at (new)) $45 $120 $60 $60
FCC license None Yes $75 Yes Yes
Phone Patch No No Yes Yes
digital
communications
No No Yes Yes
Remote control No Limited Yes Yes
international No No Yes Yes
Modulation Narrow Band Fm Narrow Band Fm FM, AM, SSB  FM, AM, SSB, TV

Notes:
 General Mobile Radio Service was formerly known as Class A of the Citizens Radio Service
 FRS - Family Radio service
 
 

For more info check:

http://www.provide.net/~prsg/frsrules.htm#"194"
http://www.provide.net/~prsg/wi-gmrs.htm


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