GMRS Information
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) is a licensed radio service that uses channels around 462 MHz and 467 MHz. It is available for short-distance, two-way communication using hand-held radios, mobile radios, and repeater systems.
How to Register for a GMRS License
Follow these steps to register for a GMRS license:
- Visit the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) website.
- Log in or create an account if you do not have one.
- Apply for a new GMRS license and fill out the required forms.
- Submit the application and pay the associated fee.
Register for a GMRS License
How to Set Up an FCC Registration Number (FRN)
Before applying for a GMRS license, you need to set up an FCC Registration Number (FRN). Here's how:
- Go to the FCC CORES Registration System website.
- Click on "Register" and complete the registration form.
- Receive your FRN and keep it for your records.
Set Up an FRN
GMRS Rules and Regulations
GMRS is subject to the following rules and regulations:
- A GMRS license is required to operate on GMRS frequencies.
- The license is valid for 10 years and covers the licensee and their immediate family members.
- GMRS licensees are permitted to use handheld and mobile radios as well as repeater systems.
- The maximum authorized power levels for GMRS operations are as follows:
- 50 watts for repeater output channels
- 5 watts for handheld radios
- 15 watts for mobile radios on simplex channels
- GMRS channels must not interfere with other licensed services.
ยง 95.1767 GMRS Transmitting Power Limits
This section contains transmitting power limits for GMRS stations. The maximum transmitting power depends on which channels are being used and the type of station.
- (a) 462/467 MHz main channels. The limits in this paragraph apply to stations transmitting on any of the 462 MHz main channels or any of the 467 MHz main channels. Each GMRS transmitter type must be capable of operating within the allowable power range. GMRS licensees are responsible for ensuring that their GMRS stations operate in compliance with these limits.
- (1) The transmitter output power of mobile, repeater and base stations must not exceed 50 Watts.
- (2) The transmitter output power of fixed stations must not exceed 15 Watts.
- (b) 462 MHz interstitial channels. The effective radiated power (ERP) of mobile, hand-held portable and base stations transmitting on the 462 MHz interstitial channels must not exceed 5 Watts.
- (c) 467 MHz interstitial channels. The effective radiated power (ERP) of hand-held portable units transmitting on the 467 MHz interstitial channels must not exceed 0.5 Watt. Each GMRS transmitter type capable of transmitting on these channels must be designed such that the ERP does not exceed 0.5 Watt.
GMRS Frequencies
| Channel |
Frequency (MHz) |
Usage |
Max Power (Watts) |
| 1 |
462.5500 |
GMRS Repeater Output |
50 |
| 2 |
462.5750 |
GMRS Repeater Output |
50 |
| 3 |
462.6000 |
GMRS Repeater Output |
50 |
| 4 |
462.6250 |
GMRS Repeater Output |
50 |
| 5 |
462.6500 |
GMRS Repeater Output |
50 |
| 6 |
462.6750 |
GMRS Repeater Output |
50 |
| 7 |
462.7000 |
GMRS Repeater Output |
50 |
| 8 |
462.7250 |
GMRS Repeater Output |
50 |
| 15 |
462.5500 |
Simplex |
15 |
| 16 |
462.5750 |
Simplex |
15 |
| 17 |
462.6000 |
Simplex |
15 |
| 18 |
462.6250 |
Simplex |
15 |
| 19 |
462.6500 |
Simplex |
15 |
| 20 |
462.6750 |
Simplex |
15 |
| 21 |
462.7000 |
Simplex |
15 |
| 22 |
462.7250 |
Simplex |
15 |