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Family Radio Service

22-channel UHF short-distance two-way radio service walkie-talkie service operating in the 462/467 MHz bands - 462.5500 MHz to 462.7250 MHz and 467.5625 MHz to 467.7125 MHz bands, license free replacement (or rather supplement) to the CB radio service for personal, family, business or really any other use. Shares frequencies with the GMRS service.

FM voice (narrow FM or NFM, see specifics below). All of the 22 FRS channels are shared with the GMRS service (GMRS requires a license, FRS does not). FRS is regulated as a license free personal radio service and all users must share all channels with one another.

FRS regulations do permit use of data modes for data transmissions (GPS location coordinates, requests for location data from other FRS units and/or GMRS units, in-range location "ping" transmissions to verify that a radio is still within range of another radio or automatic range transponder capability, text messages, requests for text or chat messages from another radio or group of radios, a group chat over FRS radios, for example is available on some Motorola FRS radios) but digital voice modes are not permitted on FRS or GMRS.

Short range walkie talkie radios.

Were you looking for militia tactical radio frequencies for programming FRS and MURS into your Baofeng radio channel plans? (FRS is an important part - if not the most important part).

Legal for use by individuals, families and businesses. All 22 channels are available for simplex use without a license.

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FRS Frequencies FRS Channels 22 Channels

Power limits shown are for unlicensed (simplex) use. GMRS license holders are permitted higher transmit power on channels 1-7 and 15-22, use of removable antennas and use of repeaters. Licensed GMRS users are limited to 500mW (0.5 watt, 0.5w) output on channels 8-14 just like unlicensed FRS users are.

All 22 simplex frequencies listed below are shared frequencies. Licensed GMRS users share all channels with unlicensed FRS users, even channels 15-22 (GMRS license holders may use any of the 22 channels below for simplex use, including simplex communications with an unlicensed FRS user. Channels 15-22 are shared with GMRS repeater outputs (again, licensed GMRS users - simplex and repeater users, share the 8 GMRS repeater output channels with unlicensed FRS users). This is why using CTCSS and/or DCS is so important.

  • FRS Channel 01 - 462.5625 MHz - 2 watt power limit
  • FRS Channel 02 - 462.5875 MHz - 2 watt power limit
  • FRS Channel 03 - 462.6125 MHz - 2 watt power limit
  • FRS Channel 04 - 462.6375 MHz - 2 watt power limit
  • FRS Channel 05 - 462.6625 MHz - 2 watt power limit
  • FRS Channel 06 - 462.6875 MHz - 2 watt power limit
  • FRS Channel 07 - 462.7125 MHz - 2 watt power limit
  • FRS Channel 08 - 467.5625 MHz - 0.5 watt (500mW) power limit
  • FRS Channel 09 - 467.5875 MHz - 0.5 watt (500mW) power limit
  • FRS Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz - 0.5 watt (500mW) power limit
  • FRS Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz - 0.5 watt (500mW) power limit
  • FRS Channel 12 - 467.6625 MHz - 0.5 watt (500mW) power limit
  • FRS Channel 13 - 467.6875 MHz - 0.5 watt (500mW) power limit
  • FRS Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz - 0.5 watt (500mW) power limit
  • FRS Channel 15 - 462.5500 MHz - 2 watt power limit
  • FRS Channel 16 - 462.5750 MHz - 2 watt power limit
  • FRS Channel 17 - 462.6000 MHz - 2 watt power limit
  • FRS Channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz - 2 watt power limit
  • FRS Channel 19 - 462.6500 MHz - 2 watt power limit
  • FRS Channel 20 - 462.6750 MHz - 2 watt power limit
  • FRS Channel 21 - 462.7000 MHz - 2 watt power limit
  • FRS Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz - 2 watt power limit

FRS Frequently Asked Questions FRS FAQ

FRS radio FAQ. Intro to FRS radio and GMRS radio.

  • Do you need a license to use the 22 FRS channels?

No, you do not need a license to use all 22 FRS frequencies. Transmitting more than 2 watts on the 462 MHz channels requires a GMRS license, however. You may use FRS for business, personal or any other purpose.


  • Are the "color dot" frequencies license free or part of FRS?

No.

The old White Dot (462.575 MHz, FRS channel 16), Black Dot (462.625 MHz, FRS channel 18) and Orange Dot (462.675 MHz, FRS channel 20) are now part of the FRS and GMRS services. Use of those three frequencies is legal without a license for business purposes under the FRS rules. Other color dot channels (151.625 MHz, 151.955 MHz, 464.550 MHz, 464.500 MHz, etc.) require FCC licensing. The 154.570 MHz (Blue Dot/MURS channel 4) and 154.600 MHz (Green Dot/MURS channel 5) MURS channels were previously color dot channels as well - and those are license free under the MURS service.


  • Are "multi-service radios" that combine multiple radio services together (for example, FRS, MURS and VHF marine) legal?

No. Not anymore. At one time, these radios were legal. However, it is now specifically illegal to market a radio that operates on more than one service per FCC rules.


  • I bought some radios and can't seem to find a clear channel in my area. How do I get rid of interference from other users?

There are multiple ways to do this. It depends on the type of radio you have. Look at your radio's display. Does it show a channel number and a smaller number? If so, the best thing to do is the following: first - change channels (avoid channel 1 if at all possible). If your group will be relatively close together, using one of the channels between channel 8 and 14 will usually cut down on interference. In addition to changing channels, you should switch on (and use a non-default) interference eliminator code (these are often called "privacy codes" or "subchannels"). The code is the smaller number on the channel display. Most radios allow you to select anywhere from 38 to 50 to 99 to 121 different codes. Note that selecting "NONE" or "OFF" will cause you to hear all transmissions on your channel. Code #1 is the most popular code. Avoid it. Some radios will have two sets of codes, CTCSS codes 1-38 (or 1-50) and DCS codes 1-83.

A good practice is to program all your group's radios at once so if you have to switch channels, the interference eliminator codes are already set for all channels. In other words, if your group decides on using code #29, program that in for all channels in all your radios. Another approach is to use two or three different codes and alternate between them. Experiment with different combinations. In urban areas and other areas where there are many users using radios, it is possible that the new channel/code combination you select is already in use. A good example of this would be a group of users I heard that were experiencing interference on channel 20. So they switched all their radios to channel 20, code #21. "20-21"...easy to remember. What they didn't realize is that there was a warehouse crew in the area already using that channel/code combination. If you hear multiple groups of people on a channel, it is best to change to a different channel altogether. Avoid switching off the codes entirely.


  • Are Baofeng radios illegal? or Are Baofeng radios legal?

This is a gray area. If you use the MURS or FRS frequencies you should be just fine. Do not use the default out of the box channels unless the radio comes programmed with the FRS channels out of the box (some Baofeng, Retevis, BTECH, etc. radios are sold with FRS frequencies pre-programmed). The UV-5R, UV-82, UV-6R, UV-82HP, BF-F8HP, UV-9R, UV-5RE, UV-5RA, etc. do not have the FRS or MURS frequencies programmed in them from the factory. Make sure to use narrow band mode on the MURS and FRS/GMRS frequencies. Certain radios are FCC type accepted for Part 95 use. Examples include the Baofeng Baofeng Tech BTECH MURS-V1 and GMRS-V1 radios currently available on the market. Other Baofeng radios such as the BF-88A and several others are now available. Other companies such as Retevis and others produce FCC approved FRS radios for the market as well.


  • My FRS radios claim 18 mile range or 22 mile range or 26 mile range 28 mile range or 32 mile range or 36 mile range or 40 mile range but mine only work within a 2-3 mile radius - how come my FRS walkie talkies aren't working at the advertised range? OR - What range can I expect with my FRS radios?

FRS range is heavily dependent upon several factors. The most important is line of sight. If you're up high (for example, on top of a mountain), then you will be able to realize 30+ miles of communications range. If the person you're talking to is on top of another mountain 40 miles away (and there aren't any mountains between the two of you) communications may very well be possible. If you're on top of a mountain and talking to somebody in the valley below, very long range is also possible. Remember that the higher up you go the further you will be able to receive as well.

On top of tall peaks, very impressive range is possible with FRS handheld radios - as long as there aren't any obstructions between you and the person you're communicating with (this includes other mountain peaks). On the other hand, if you're down in a valley surrounded by mountains/hills, don't expect to be able to communicate with somebody on the other side of the mountain/hill. In urban areas, steel, concrete, brick, etc. block and absorb radio waves very well. Get up as high as possible (ideally above the obstructions) and move around. Often moving 5-10 feet in one direction or another can mean the difference between poor or no signal to a quality readable signal.

The range capabilities advertised are under ideal conditions - in other words, at least one person is standing on top of a mountain. Obstructions will reduce range. This includes things like trees, buildings, mountains, rocks, vehicles, etc. In an urban area at street level, 1-2 mile range is more realistic. In a rural area that can double to 2-4 mile range. Communications over water will go further than over land. The best thing to remember is line of sight. The higher up you are, the further you will be able to communicate. Remember that metal blocks radio signals. Using walkie-talkies inside a vehicle will significantly reduce your range as the metal body of the car blocks the majority of your signal from getting out and blocks the majority of any signals outside your car from getting in.

Most FRS radios have a high/low power setting - remember that channels 8 through 14 are low power only. Channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 may be used on high or low power. Check your transmit power setting. If you're using channel 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14, switch to one of the channels where high power is permitted (channels 1-7 and 15-22) and make sure all radios in your group are set to high power. However, if reliable communications are possible on the low power setting, use low power. Using low power mode unless you absolutely need to use high power will improve battery life significantly.


  • Are FRS channels part of the CB radio service?

Effectively, yes. FRS is included under Part 95 of the FCC rules, as an unlicensed Personal Radio Service. Like CB, and MURS, FRS is designed as a short range voice and data radio service for personal, family, business and any other use by members of the public. FRS is not designed for public safety purposes. Just like the CB radio service, all FRS users must share all frequencies with all other users. The government and military are specifically prohibited from using FRS radios.


  • Can I talk to CB radios with my FRS radio?

No. FRS operates in the UHF frequency band (462 and 467 MHz) and uses frequency modulation (FM) to transmit voice. CB operates in the 26-28 MHz range (often just called 27 MHz band) and uses AM or SSB to transmit voice. FRS and CB operate on drastically different frequency bands and use different transmission modes (waveforms) to transmit audio. You cannot use a CB radio to talk to a FRS radio.

  • What are the FRS channels? I want to program them in my Baofeng, Hytera, Retevis, BTECH, TYT, QYT, Motorola, Kenwood, Icom, etc.

See the section above listing the 22 FRS frequencies. Remember to use narrow deviation FM mode (on Baofeng radios this is the NARR/WIDE or NFM/FM setting - do not use WIDE or FM - use NFM/NARR. Program in whichever CTCSS or DCS (PL or DPL) tone or codes you wish to use on whichever channels you wish to use.


  • Should I program the FRS frequencies or channels FM deviation in wide or narrow mode?

All 22 FRS channels must be programmed in narrow deviation mode or narrow bandwidth mode. This is referred to as 12.5 kHz bandwidth, narrowband, NFM, NBFM, narrow FM or simply "narrow". Not only is this required by FCC rules but due to the frequency spacing used on the FRS band, 11 kHz or narrower bandwidth is strongly recommended. On CHIRP radio programming software this is NFM, not FM. Same with B-480 radio programming software. If you're manually programming radios, set the bandwidth to NARR or NARROW - not WIDE. Baofeng UV-5R, UV-82, UV-82HP, BF-F8HP, UV-6R, UV-9R, UV-5RE etc. family radios' narrow mode or NFM mode is 9K20F3E emission, which meets the bandwidth requirements for FRS. Other FRS radios transmit even more narrow FM (10 kHz, 8 kHz or even 5-6 kHz wide super narrow FM narrow FM).


  • I live in an urbanized area with lots of activity on the FRS channels, how do I avoid annoying interference from other groups on the same channel?

See question below regarding which tones and codes should be avoided. Remember that most FRS radios default to with carrier squelch (no tone/code) or 67.0 Hz (code 1) when the radio comes from the factory. See the list of CTCSS (PL) and DCS (DPL) tones/codes (commonly called "privacy codes" to avoid.


  • I'm programming a set of radios with the FRS frequencies - which CTCSS PL or DCS DPL DTCS tones or codes should I avoid?

See the list below of CTCSS or PL or CTCS tones and DCS or DPL or DTCS codes to avoid for each of the 22 FRS frequencies. These are the most commonly used tones and codes that are either commonly used or pre-programmed into radios. Avoid using these tones and codes to reduce the chance of co-channel interference from other users on the same channel. Carrier squelch (CSQ) or "code 0" should be avoided as well. When you set your radio to carrier squelch - you will hear all transmissions on the channel you're using, regardless of the tone or code the other groups you're hearing are using.

  • CTCSS Tones To Avoid
  • FRS Channel 1 - 67.0 Hz, 69.3 Hz, 100.0 Hz, 107.2 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 162.2 Hz, 165.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz, 250.3 Hz
  • FRS Channel 2 - 67.0 Hz, 69.3 Hz, 100.0 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 118.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 162.2 Hz, 165.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz
  • FRS Channel 3 - 67.0 Hz, 69.3 Hz, 97.4 Hz, 100.0 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 127.3 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 162.2 Hz, 165.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz, 225.7 Hz
  • FRS Channel 4 - 67.0 Hz, 69.3 Hz, 77.0 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 131.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 162.2 Hz, 165.5 Hz
  • FRS Channel 5 - 67.0 Hz, 69.3 Hz, 79.7 Hz, 88.5 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 162.2 Hz, 165.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz, 203.5 Hz
  • FRS Channel 6 - 67.0 Hz, 69.3 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 141.3 Hz, 162.2 Hz, 165.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz
  • FRS Channel 7 - 67.0 Hz, 69.3 Hz, 97.4 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 146.2 Hz, 159.8 Hz, 162.2 Hz, 165.5 Hz, 179.9 Hz, 186.2 Hz
  • FRS Channel 8 - 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz
  • FRS Channel 9 - 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz
  • FRS Channel 10 - 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz
  • FRS Channel 11 - 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz
  • FRS Channel 12 - 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz
  • FRS Channel 13 - 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz
  • FRS Channel 14 - 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz
  • FRS Channel 15 - 71.9 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 123.0 Hz, 162.2 Hz
  • FRS Channel 16 - 114.8 Hz
  • FRS Channel 17 - 110.9 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 146.2 Hz, 186.2 Hz, 241.8 Hz
  • FRS Channel 18 - 110.9 Hz, 127.3 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz
  • FRS Channel 19 - 110.9 Hz, 131.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz
  • FRS Channel 20 - 110.9 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz
  • FRS Channel 21 - 110.9 Hz, 118.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz, 192.8 Hz
  • FRS Channel 22 - 110.9 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz
  • DCS Codes To Avoid
  • FRS Channel 1 - 023 DCS (023N), 026 DCS (026N), 261 DCS (261N)
  • FRS Channel 2 - 023 DCS (023N), 025 DCS (025N), 731 DCS (731N), 732 DCS (732N), 734 DCS (734N), 743 DCS (743N), 754 DCS (754N)
  • FRS Channel 3 - 731 DCS (731N), 732 DCS (732N), 734 DCS (734N), 743 DCS (743N), 754 DCS (754N)
  • FRS Channel 4 - 032 DCS (032N), 731 DCS (731N), 732 DCS (732N), 734 DCS (734N), 743 DCS (743N), 754 DCS (754N)
  • FRS Channel 5 - 731 DCS (731N), 732 DCS (732N), 734 DCS (734N), 743 DCS (743N), 754 DCS (754N)
  • FRS Channel 6 - 047 DCS (047N), 731 DCS (731N), 732 DCS (732N), 734 DCS (734N), 743 DCS (743N), 754 DCS (754N)
  • FRS Channel 7 - 734 DCS (734N), 743 DCS (743N), 754 DCS (754N)
  • FRS Channel 8 - 026 DCS (026N), 065 DCS (065N), 243 DCS (243N), 734 DCS (734N), 743 DCS (743N), 754 DCS (754N)
  • FRS Channel 9 - 032 DCS (032N), 734 DCS (734N), 743 DCS (743N), 754 DCS (754N)
  • FRS Channel 10 - 047 DCS (047N), 073 DCS (073N), 627 DCS (627N), 734 DCS (734N), 743 DCS (743N), 754 DCS (754N)
  • FRS Channel 11 - 051 DCS (051N)
  • FRS Channel 12 - 053 DCS (053N), 115 DCS (115N)
  • FRS Channel 13 - 065 DCS (065N)
  • FRS Channel 14 - 116 DCS (116N), 131 DCS (131N), 734 DCS (734N), 743 DCS (743N), 754 DCS (754N)
  • FRS Channel 15 - 023 DCS (023N), 731 DCS (731N), 723 DCS (743N), 743 DCS (743N)
  • FRS Channel 16 - 143 DCS (143N), 654 DCS (731I), 731 DCS (731N), 723 DCS (743N), 743 DCS (743N)
  • FRS Channel 17 - 455 DCS (332I)
  • FRS Channel 18 - 023 DCS (023N), 156 DCS (156N)
  • FRS Channel 19 - 351 DCS (243I)
  • FRS Channel 20 - 172 DCS (172N), 606 DCS (606N)
  • FRS Channel 21 - 155 DCS (731I), 743 DCS (743N)
  • FRS Channel 22 - 223 DCS (223N), 734 DCS (734N), 743 DCS (743N), 754 DCS (754N)


  • I have a GMRS license, can I transmit more than 2 watts on channels 1-7 and 15-22 or more than 0.5 watts on channels 8-14? GMRS license holders may transmit up to 5 watts on FRS channels 1 through 7. GMRS license holders may transmit up to 50 watts on FRS channels 15-22. FRS channels 1-7 and 15-22 are shared with the GMRS service. However, even if you have a GMRS license, you are still limited to the 0.5 watt or 500mW power limit for FRS channels 8-14. GMRS repeaters may transmit on the original GMRS frequencies, which are also FRS channels 15-22. FRS users may not use repeaters, but may operate simplex on the shared channels.


  • My FRS radio has something called privacy codes - what are these and how do they work?

Privacy code is an unfortunate marketing term for selective calling systems such as CTCSS or DCS. The term "privacy code" is very misleading. Privacy codes allow your radio to ignore all transmissions on a channel except for the one with the correct code setting. In other words, all radios in your group must be set to the same code and the same channel in order to communicate. Privacy codes do not offer any privacy at all. If you set your radio to code 0 or OFF, you will be able to hear all transmissions on the channel you're on, regardless of which codes the other groups may be using. Privacy codes are more accurately called "interference eliminator codes" or "quiet codes" because they cut down on annoying interference from other groups on the same channel (assuming the other groups aren't using the same code as your group).


  • My Midland FRS radio has more than 22 channels? How is this possible?

Midland sells FRS radios with "extra channels" (often 36 channels or 50 channels, so 14 extra channels or 28 extra channels, respectively). However, these are not extra frequencies. They are simply FRS channels with a CTCSS tone or DCS code hard-programmed in. These extra channels make it easy to quickly switch to a clear frequency because the sub-channel or privacy code is already set. For more information see this section on Midland extra FRS channels FRS walkie talkies.


  • My Retevis / Baofeng / etc FRS radio has only 16 channels, how does this work?

Some FRS radios are sold with only 16 channels. Some of these radios are legal to use (if they are approved for FRS usage). Often, the channel numbering will be somewhat out of order. For an exhaustive list of default frequency and tone/codes in use (factory default), see this list.

FRS Information and Discussion

FRS is a license free two-way radio service regulated under Part 95 of the FCC rules - Personal Radio Services. FRS is widely used nationwide - 22 channels available, 15 of which are shared with the GMRS service. See also MURS. FRS is heavily used by private individuals, traveling groups for car-to-car communications, businesses, at construction sites and for various other purposes, including illegal activities and criminal enterprises. Since it is one of the most popular unlicensed personal radio services, FRS radios are found worldwide (even though they are only legal in the USA and are allowed in Canada, Mexico and other Latin American countries with some restrictions. Canada allows simplex-only use of all 22 FRS frequencies without a license requirement.

The easy accessibility to low cost FRS equipment, simple-to-use radios and short range mean that drug dealers have been confirmed to use FRS to communicate with lookouts, etc. in several cities in the USA. In urban areas it is often possible to hear several different groups using several of the FRS frequencies at once with a respectable listening setup or even with a handheld VHF/UHF scanner located in a good spot high up for improved line of sight coverage. In urban areas, street-level handheld FRS range is often only around 1 mile or even less in heavily built-up areas. In rural areas or in high-up locations the range can increase significantly to dozens of miles.

At legal power levels (2 watts for channels 1-7 and 15-22, 0.5 watts/500mw for channels 8-14) FRS radio range is highly dependent open location of transmitting and receiving radios as well as obstructions. From mountaintop to mountaintop very long range communications can be realized.

FRS is similar to the UHF CB service in Australia and New Zealand the PMR446 service (and to a lesser extent, the LPD433 service) in Europe and the UK as well as various other VHF/UHF personal radio services throughout the world. It is often what laymen think of when they think about walkie talkies.

In late 2017, the FCC changed the rules to accommodate the vast majority of "bubble pack pirates" operating higher power and/or operating on the 8 GMRS only frequencies. FRS now consists of 22 channels, 15 of which are shared with GMRS. Power limit is 2 watts on the 462 MHz channels, and 0.5 watts on the 467 MHz channels. The FRS rules were also modified to prohibit the sale of FRS/GMRS "combination" radios - effectively classifying all existing FRS/GMRS radios on the market as FRS radios only and removing the license requirement.

Transmission of data signals on the FRS channels is also now permitted under the updated Part 95 rules. Text messages, GPS location information, automatic range transponder functions “pinging” and other data and telemetry features are allowed on the FRS frequencies. Tone bursts, including alert tones and data transmissions, most not exceed 10 seconds in length, except in an emergency. This includes in band audio signaling (selective calling, DTMF, ANI, etc.)

14 channel radios operating under the previous rules remain legal and the prohibition against removable antennas remains in effect. All transmissions must be made in narrow band FM, 11.3 kHz or less bandwidth. This usually translates to 11K0F3E emission. Data transmissions must be in FSK mode and follow the narrow band requirement. Note that GMRS users are not required to use narrow band FM and many continue to use regular "wide" FM - 20K0F3E emission or 16K0F3E emission on the 8 GMRS frequencies (FRS channels 15-22). Narrow band is recommended on all frequencies. However, older-style "combination" FRS/GMRS handheld radios operate narrow band FM only on the 462 MHz and 467 MHz frequencies.

  • FRS Channel 01 - 462.5625 MHz - 2 watt power limit, shared with simplex GMRS
  • FRS Channel 02 - 462.5875 MHz - 2 watt power limit, shared with simplex GMRS
  • FRS Channel 03 - 462.6125 MHz - 2 watt power limit, shared with simplex GMRS
  • FRS Channel 04 - 462.6375 MHz - 2 watt power limit, shared with simplex GMRS
  • FRS Channel 05 - 462.6625 MHz - 2 watt power limit, shared with simplex GMRS
  • FRS Channel 06 - 462.6875 MHz - 2 watt power limit, shared with simplex GMRS
  • FRS Channel 07 - 462.7125 MHz - 2 watt power limit, shared with simplex GMRS
  • FRS Channel 08 - 467.5625 MHz - 0.5 watt 500mW power limit
  • FRS Channel 09 - 467.5875 MHz - 0.5 watt 500mW power limit
  • FRS Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz - 0.5 watt 500mW power limit
  • FRS Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz - 0.5 watt 500mW power limit
  • FRS Channel 12 - 467.6625 MHz - 0.5 watt 500mW power limit
  • FRS Channel 13 - 467.6875 MHz - 0.5 watt 500mW power limit
  • FRS Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz - 0.5 watt 500mW power limit
  • FRS Channel 15 - 462.5500 MHz - 0.5 watt 500mW power limit
  • FRS Channel 16 - 462.5750 MHz - 2 watt power limit, shared with simplex GMRS and GMRS repeater output
  • FRS Channel 17 - 462.6000 MHz - 2 watt power limit, shared with simplex GMRS and GMRS repeater output
  • FRS Channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz - 2 watt power limit, shared with simplex GMRS and GMRS repeater output
  • FRS Channel 19 - 462.6500 MHz - 2 watt power limit, shared with simplex GMRS and GMRS repeater output
  • FRS Channel 20 - 462.6750 MHz - 2 watt power limit, shared with simplex GMRS and GMRS repeater output
  • FRS Channel 21 - 462.7000 MHz - 2 watt power limit, shared with simplex GMRS and GMRS repeater output
  • FRS Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz - 2 watt power limit, shared with simplex GMRS and GMRS repeater output

Late 2010s/early 2020s Chinese manufactured and sold FRS units with FCC Part 95 FRS radio authorization indicate emission types including 10K0F3E for all 22 channels (462 MHz - 467 MHz), 12K0F3E emission, 9K64F3E emission, 11K3F3E emission, 11K0F3E emission, 8K00F3E emission and other bandwidths, including super-narrow FM emission 5K81F3E, 6K00F3E, 5K75F3E and others.

Some of these radios are clearly marketed as children's walkie-talkies and offer only 50mw-100mw transmit power (compared to higher-end radios, even Chinese radios, which offer 500mw to 1 watt to 2 watt power output on the 462 MHz frequencies). Cheap children's walkie talkies designed for short range purposes transmit 250mw on 462.55 MHz - 467.7125 MHz, with emission type 9K64F3E on 462.55 MHz - 462.725 MHz and emission 9K69F3E on 467.5625 MHz - 467.7125 MHz. Almost all of these lower-grade transceivers offer all 22 channels, and simply transmit below the 500mw power limit for FRS on all 22 FRS channels.

FCC Rules Part 95 Subpart B - Family Radio Service 95.501-95.699

Up to date as of April 2021. FRS is licensed by rule (no individual license required) under Part 95 of the FCC rules 47 CFR 95 (Subpart B - Family Radio Service). It is considered a Personal Radio Service (PRS) under FCC regulations, just like the CB Radio Service (CB Radio or CBRS), Multi Use Radio Service (MURS), the General Mobile Radio Service, the Radio Control Radio Service (RCRS) and others.

§ 95.503 Definitions, FRS. Family Radio Service (FRS). A short-distance two-way voice communication service, with limited data applications, between low power hand-held radios, for facilitating individual, family, group, recreational and business activities. FRS unit. A transceiver for use in the FRS.

§ 95.531 Permissible FRS uses. FRS units are primarily used for short-distance two-way voice communications between individuals. (a) Digital data. In addition to voice conversations, FRS units may transmit digital data containing location information, or requesting location information from one or more other FRS or GMRS units, or containing a brief text message to another specific GMRS or FRS unit. Digital data transmissions must be initiated by a manual action of the operator, except that a FRS unit receiving an interrogation request may automatically respond with its location. See also § 95.587(c). (b) One-way communications. FRS units may be used for one-way communications that are emergency messages, traveler assistance communications, voice pages or brief equipment tests. (c) GMRS stations. FRS units normally communicate with other FRS units, but may also be used to communicate with General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) stations.

§ 95.533 Prohibited FRS uses. FRS units must not be used for one-way communications other than those listed in § 95.531(b). Initial transmissions to establish two-way communications and data transmissions listed in § 95.531(a) are not considered to be one-way communications for the purposes of this section.

§ 95.561 FRS transmitter certification. (a) Each FRS unit (a transmitter that operates or is intended to operate in the FRS) must be certficated for use in the FRS in accordance with this subpart and subpart J of part 2 of this chapter. (b) A grant of equipment certification for the FRS will not be issued for any FRS transmitter type that fails to comply with all of the applicable rules in this subpart. (c) A grant of equipment certification will not be issued for hand-held portable radio units capable of operating under both this subpart (FRS) and under any other subparts of this chapter (except part 15) if the application for such grant is filed on or after December 27, 2017. § 95.563 FRS channels. The FRS is allotted 22 channels, each having a channel bandwidth of 12.5 kHz. All of the FRS channels are also allotted to the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) on a shared basis. The FRS channel center frequencies are set forth in the following table (see channels above).

§ 95.565 FRS frequency accuracy. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed such that the carrier frequencies remain within ±2.5 parts-per-million of the channel center frequencies specified in § 95.563 during normal operating conditions.

§ 95.567 FRS transmit power. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed such that the effective radiated power (ERP) on channels 8 through 14 does not exceed 0.5 Watts and the ERP on channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 does not exceed 2.0 Watts.

§ 95.571 FRS emission types. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed such that it can transmit only the following emission types: F3E, G3E, F2D, and G2D. § 95.573 FRS authorized bandwidth.

Each FRS transmitter type must be designed such that the occupied bandwidth does not exceed 12.5 kHz. § 95.575 FRS modulation limits. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed such that the peak frequency deviation does not exceed 2.5 kHz, and the highest audio frequency contributing substantially to modulation must not exceed 3.125 kHz.

§ 95.577 FRS tone requirements. In addition to the tones permitted under § 95.377, FRS transmitter types may be designed to transmit brief tones to indicate the end of a transmission.

§ 95.579 FRS unwanted emissions limits. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed to satisfy the applicable unwanted emissions limits in this paragraph. (a) Attenuation requirements. The power of unwanted emissions must be attenuated below the carrier power output in Watts (P) by at least: (1) 25 dB (decibels) in the frequency band 6.25 kHz to 12.5 kHz removed from the channel center frequency. (2) 35 dB in the frequency band 12.5 kHz to 31.25 kHz removed from the channel center frequency. (3) 43 + 10 log (P) dB in any frequency band removed from the channel center frequency by more than 31.25 kHz. (b) Measurement bandwidths. The power of unwanted emissions in the frequency bands specified in paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section is measured with a reference bandwidth of 300 Hz. The power of unwanted emissions in the frequency range specified in paragraph (a)(3) is measured with a reference bandwidth of at least 30 kHz. (c) Measurement conditions. The requirements in this section apply to each FRS transmitter type both with and without the connection of permitted attachments, such as an external speaker, microphone and/or power cord.

§ 95.587 FRS additional requirements. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed to meet the following additional requirements. (a) Transmit frequency capability. FRS transmitter types must not be capable of transmitting on any frequency or channel other than those listed in § 95.563. (b) Antenna. The antenna of each FRS transmitter type must meet the following requirements. (1) The antenna must be a non-removable integral part of the FRS transmitter type. (2) The gain of the antenna must not exceed that of a half-wave dipole antenna. (3) The antenna must be designed such that the electric field of the emitted waves is vertically polarized when the unit is operated in the normal orientation. (c) Digital data transmissions. FRS transmitter types having the capability to transmit digital data must be designed to meet the following requirements. (1) FRS units may transmit digital data containing location information, or requesting location information from one or more other FRS or GMRS units, or containing a brief text message to another specific FRS or GMRS unit or units. (2) Digital data transmissions must be initiated by a manual action or command of the operator, except that FRS units may be designed to automatically respond with location data upon receiving an interrogation request from another FRS unit or a GMRS unit. (3) Digital data transmissions must not exceed one second in duration. (4) Digital data transmissions must not be sent more frequently than one digital data transmission within a thirty-second period, except that an FRS unit may automatically respond to more than one interrogation request received within a thirty-second period. (d) Packet mode. FRS transmitter types must not be capable of transmitting data in the store-and-forward packet operation mode. (e) Effective September 30, 2019, no person shall manufacture or import hand-held portable radio equipment capable of operating under this subpart (FRS) and other licensed or licensed-by-rule services in this chapter (part 15 unlicensed equipment authorizations are permitted if consistent with part 15 rules).

§ 95.591 Sales of FRS combination radios prohibited. Effective September 30, 2019, no person shall sell or offer for sale hand-held portable radio equipment capable of operating under this subpart (FRS) and under any other licensed or licensed-by-rule radio services in this chapter (devices may be authorized under this subpart with part 15 unlicensed equipment authorizations).

FRS calling frequencies and Preppers Emergency Preparedness Recommended Channel/Code Combinations

If you are looking for tactical militia patriot radio plans for VHF UHF handheld radios such as the Baofeng UV-5R, BF-F8+, BF-F8HP, UV-6R, UV-9R, UV-5RA, UV-5RE, UV-82HP, UV-82C, UV-82L, and other handheld VHF/UHF or UHF radios, including modified ham radios and UHF-only radios such as the Baofeng BF-888S BF-88A BF-88ST BF-9700, the Retevis radios, etc. please see this page:

Militia Tactical Radio Programming Channel Plan Frequency Plan Tactical Baofeng Frequency Plans


  • 462.5625 MHz - FRS 1 - FRS Nationwide Calling Channel - general calling use (set transmit CTCSS to 67.0 Hz)
  • 462.5875 MHz - FRS 2 - Sovereign Citizen Freeman Primary Patriot Radio Channel
  • 462.6125 MHz - FRS 3 - UHF Primary/Calling FRS 3 - AmRRON - also MURS 3, CB 3
  • 462.6375 MHz - FRS 4 - Patriot Regional Channel/Secondary Tactical, Vehicle Coordination
  • 462.6625 MHz - FRS 5
  • 462.6875 MHz - FRS 6
  • 462.7125 MHz - FRS 7
  • 467.5625 MHz - FRS 8 - Tactical, Inter Squad Radio coordination/inter-group cooperation
  • 467.5875 MHz - FRS 9 - Tactical, Inter Squad Radio coordination/inter-group cooperation
  • 467.6125 MHz - FRS 10 - Tactical, Inter Squad Radio coordination/inter-group cooperation
  • 467.6375 MHz - FRS 11 - Tactical, Inter Squad Radio coordination/inter-group cooperation
  • 467.6625 MHz - FRS 12 - Tactical, Inter Squad Radio coordination/inter-group cooperation
  • 467.6875 MHz - FRS 13 - Tactical, Inter Squad Radio coordination/inter-group cooperation
  • 467.7125 MHz - FRS 14 - Tactical, Inter Squad Radio coordination/inter-group cooperation
  • 462.5500 MHz - FRS 15
  • 462.5750 MHz - FRS 16 - Patriot Tactical, Vehicle Coordination (see also: FRS ch. 4)
  • 462.6000 MHz - FRS 17
  • 462.6250 MHz - FRS 18 - Tactical (set transmit CTCSS to 127.3 Hz)
  • 462.6500 MHz - FRS 19 - Tactical, Inter Squad Radio coordination/inter-group cooperation
  • 462.6750 MHz - FRS 20 - GMRS Calling Channel - general calling use (set transmit CTCSS to 141.3 Hz)
  • 462.7000 MHz - FRS 21 - Tactical, Inter Squad Radio coordination/inter-group cooperation
  • 462.7250 MHz - FRS 22 - Tactical (set transmit CTCSS to 136.5 Hz)


Channels 8-14 are low power only. This makes them ideal for short range inter squad radio (low probability of intercept) applications.

Midland FRS GMRS 50 Channel Radios

Midland GXT series (GXT1000, GXT1000VP, GXT1000VP4, GXT1030, GXT1050, GXT2050 and numerous other model numbers) 50 channel walkie talkies. These are FRS radios sold with extra channels or additional channels. Instead of 22 channels, they come with 50 channels. Channels 1-22 are FRS channels 1-22. Like most FRS radios, the CTCSS/DCS subchannel or “subcode” is user-selectable on channels 1-22. Users maybe select carrier squelch (CSQ, no code or “code 0”) CTCSS tones or DCS codes as a subchannel, “privacy code” or subcode. For example, FRS channel 7 with CTCSS tone 156.7 Hz would be channel 7, code 25. This would appear on the radio display as channel 7-25.

Nearly all FRS radios default to either carrier squelch on channels 1-22 or code 1, CTCSS or PL code 67.0 Hz. Midland numbers the 38 CTCSS codes as 0-38 (0 being carrier squelch, then standard PL codes 1-38). For DCS codes, Midland radios start back over at 1 and go up to 104. For the DCS / DPL privacy codes, Midland radios use a non-standard numbering scheme.

Channel 23 to Channel 50 are FRS channels with CTCSS / PL or DCS / DPL tones or codes hard-programmed with each channel.


On channels 23-50, only the channel may be selected, no sub-code or sub-channels may be changed on the extra channels 23 through 50.

This feature allows users to quickly change to a different channel and PL or DPL code to escape interference without having to change channel and then change code. Instead, all users would simply “go to channel 46” instead of “go to channel 15, subchannel 2” on their walkie talkies.


  • Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz
  • Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz
  • Channel 9 - 467.5875 MHz
  • Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz
  • Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz
  • Channel 12 - 467.6625 MHz
  • Channel 13 - 467.6875 MHz
  • Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz
  • Channel 15 - 462.5500 MHz
  • Channel 16 - 462.5750 MHz
  • Channel 17 - 462.6000 MHz
  • Channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz
  • Channel 19 - 462.6500 MHz
  • Channel 20 - 462.6750 MHz
  • Channel 21 - 462.7000 MHz
  • Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz
  • Channel 23 - 462.5625 MHz 250.3 Hz PL [FRS 1] - CTCSS code 38
  • Channel 24 - 462.6125 MHz 225.7 Hz PL [FRS 3] - CTCSS code 35
  • Channel 25 - 462.6625 MHz 203.5 Hz PL [FRS 5] - CTCSS code 32
  • Channel 26 - 462.7125 MHz 179.9 Hz PL [FRS 7] - CTCSS code 29
  • Channel 27 - 462.5500 MHz 162.2 Hz PL [FRS 15] - CTCSS code 26
  • Channel 28 - 462.6000 MHz 146.2 Hz PL [FRS 17] - CTCSS code 23
  • Channel 29 - 462.6500 MHz 131.8 Hz PL [FRS 19] - CTCSS code 20
  • Channel 30 - 462.7000 MHz 118.8 Hz PL [FRS 21] - CTCSS code 17
  • Channel 31 - 462.5875 MHz 023 DCS [FRS 2] - DCS code 1
  • Channel 32 - 462.6375 MHz 032 DCS [FRS 4] - DCS code 5
  • Channel 33 - 462.6875 MHz 047 DCS [FRS 6] - DCS code 7
  • Channel 34 - 467.5625 MHz 065 DCS [FRS 8] - DCS code 10
  • Channel 35 - 467.6125 MHz 073 DCS [FRS 10] - DCS code 13
  • Channel 36 - 467.6625 MHz 115 DCS [FRS 12] - DCS code 16
  • Channel 37 - 467.7125 MHz 131 DCS [FRS 14] - DCS code 19
  • Channel 38 - 462.5750 MHz 143 DCS [FRS 16] - DCS code 22
  • Channel 39 - 462.6250 MHz 156 DCS [FRS 18] - DCS code 25
  • Channel 40 - 462.6750 MHz 172 DCS [FRS 20] - DCS code 28
  • Channel 41 - 462.7250 MHz 223 DCS [FRS 22] - DCS code 31
  • Channel 42 - 462.5625 MHz 107.2 Hz PL [FRS 1] - CTCSS code 14
  • Channel 43 - 462.6125 MHz 97.4 Hz PL [FRS 3] - CTCSS code 11
  • Channel 44 - 462.6625 MHz 88.5 Hz PL [FRS 5] - CTCSS code 8
  • Channel 45 - 462.7125 MHz 79.7 Hz PL [FRS 7] - CTCSS code 5
  • Channel 46 - 462.5500 MHz 71.9 Hz PL [FRS 15] - CTCSS code 2
  • Channel 47 - 462.6000 MHz 241.8 Hz PL [FRS 17] - CTCSS code 37
  • Channel 48 - 462.6500 MHz 218.1 Hz PL [FRS 19] - CTCSS code 34
  • Channel 49 - 462.7000 MHz 192.8 Hz PL [FRS 21] - CTCSS code 31
  • Channel 50 - 462.5875 MHz 025 DCS [FRS 2] - DCS code 2


FRS CTCSS and DCS Subchannel Code Tone "Privacy Code" Listing

There is significant variation from manufacturer to manufacturer. Many use the 38 CTCSS tones + 83 DCS codes system (for a total of 121 available codes or subchannels per channel). Some use 39 CTCSS tones (add 69.3 Hz or 69.4 Hz as code # 2 or code # 39), 42 CTCSS tones (38 standard tones + 69.3 Hz, 206.5 Hz, 229.1 Hz and 254.1 Hz) or use 50 CTCSS tones + 83 DCS codes or some subset of these.

*Standard 38 CTCSS Tones + 83 DCS Codes Designation List

  • Code 0 or NO CODE (space is simply blank) - carrier squelch or CSQ transmit and receive
  • Code 1 - 67.0 Hz
  • Code 2 - 71.9 Hz
  • Code 3 - 74.4 Hz
  • Code 4 - 77.0 Hz
  • Code 5 - 79.7 Hz
  • Code 6 - 82.5 Hz
  • Code 7 - 85.4 Hz
  • Code 8 - 88.5 Hz
  • Code 9 - 91.5 Hz
  • Code 10 - 94.8 Hz
  • Code 11 - 97.4 Hz
  • Code 12 - 100.0 Hz
  • Code 13 - 103.5 Hz
  • Code 14 - 107.2 Hz
  • Code 15 - 110.9 Hz
  • Code 16 - 114.8 Hz
  • Code 17 - 118.8 Hz
  • Code 18 - 123.0 Hz
  • Code 19 - 127.3 Hz
  • Code 20 - 131.8 Hz
  • Code 21 - 136.5 Hz
  • Code 22 - 141.3 Hz
  • Code 23 - 146.2 Hz
  • Code 24 - 151.4 Hz
  • Code 25 - 156.7 Hz
  • Code 26 - 162.2 Hz
  • Code 27 - 167.9 Hz
  • Code 28 - 173.8 Hz
  • Code 29 - 179.9 Hz
  • Code 30 - 186.2 Hz
  • Code 31 - 192.8 Hz
  • Code 32 - 203.5 Hz
  • Code 33 - 210.7 Hz
  • Code 34 - 218.1 Hz
  • Code 35 - 225.7 Hz
  • Code 36 - 233.6 Hz
  • Code 37 - 241.8 Hz
  • Code 38 - 250.3 Hz
  • Code 39 - D023
  • Code 40 - D025
  • Code 41 - D026
  • Code 42 - D031
  • Code 43 - D032
  • Code 44 - D043
  • Code 45 - D047
  • Code 46 - D051
  • Code 47 - D054
  • Code 48 - D065
  • Code 49 - D071
  • Code 50 - D072
  • Code 51 - D073
  • Code 52 - D074
  • Code 53 - D114
  • Code 54 - D115
  • Code 55 - D116
  • Code 56 - D125
  • Code 57 - D131
  • Code 58 - D132
  • Code 59 - D134
  • Code 60 - D143
  • Code 61 - D152
  • Code 62 - D155
  • Code 63 - D156
  • Code 64 - D162
  • Code 65 - D165
  • Code 66 - D172
  • Code 67 - D174
  • Code 68 - D205
  • Code 69 - D223
  • Code 70 - D226
  • Code 71 - D243
  • Code 72 - D244
  • Code 73 - D245
  • Code 74 - D251
  • Code 75 - D261
  • Code 76 - D263
  • Code 77 - D265
  • Code 78 - D271
  • Code 79 - D306
  • Code 80 - D311
  • Code 81 - D315
  • Code 82 - D331
  • Code 83 - D343
  • Code 84 - D346
  • Code 85 - D351
  • Code 86 - D364
  • Code 87 - D365
  • Code 88 - D371
  • Code 89 - D411
  • Code 90 - D412
  • Code 91 - D413
  • Code 92 - D423
  • Code 93 - D431
  • Code 94 - D432
  • Code 95 - D445
  • Code 96 - D464
  • Code 97 - D465
  • Code 98 - D466
  • Code 99 - D503
  • Code 100 - D506
  • Code 101 - D516
  • Code 102 - D532
  • Code 103 - D546
  • Code 104 - D565
  • Code 105 - D606
  • Code 106 - D612
  • Code 107 - D624
  • Code 108 - D627
  • Code 109 - D631
  • Code 110 - D632
  • Code 111 - D654
  • Code 112 - D662
  • Code 113 - D664
  • Code 114 - D703
  • Code 115 - D712
  • Code 116 - D723
  • Code 117 - D731
  • Code 118 - D732
  • Code 119 - D734
  • Code 120 - D743
  • Code 121 - D754

*50 CTCSS Tones 50 CTCSS Codes Designation List

  • Code 0 or NO CODE (space is simply blank) - carrier squelch or CSQ transmit and receive
  • Code 1 - 67.0 Hz
  • Code 2 - 69.3 Hz
  • Code 3 - 71.9 Hz
  • Code 4 - 74.4 Hz
  • Code 5 - 77.0 Hz
  • Code 6 - 79.7 Hz
  • Code 7 - 82.5 Hz
  • Code 8 - 85.4 Hz
  • Code 9 - 88.5 Hz
  • Code 10 - 91.5 Hz
  • Code 11 - 94.8 Hz
  • Code 12 - 97.4 Hz
  • Code 13 - 100.0 Hz
  • Code 14 - 103.5 Hz
  • Code 15 - 107.2 Hz
  • Code 16 - 110.9 Hz
  • Code 17 - 114.8 Hz
  • Code 18 - 118.8 Hz
  • Code 19 - 123.0 Hz
  • Code 20 - 127.3 Hz
  • Code 21 - 131.8 Hz
  • Code 22 - 136.5 Hz
  • Code 23 - 141.3 Hz
  • Code 24 - 146.2 Hz
  • Code 25 - 151.4 Hz
  • Code 26 - 156.7 Hz
  • Code 27 - 159.8 Hz
  • Code 28 - 162.2 Hz
  • Code 29 - 165.5 Hz
  • Code 30 - 167.9 Hz
  • Code 31 - 171.3 Hz
  • Code 32 - 173.8 Hz
  • Code 33 - 177.3 Hz
  • Code 34 - 179.9 Hz
  • Code 35 - 183.5 Hz
  • Code 36 - 186.2 Hz
  • Code 37 - 189.9 Hz
  • Code 38 - 192.8 Hz
  • Code 39 - 196.6 Hz
  • Code 40 - 199.5 Hz
  • Code 41 - 203.5 Hz
  • Code 42 - 206.5 Hz
  • Code 43 - 210.7 Hz
  • Code 44 - 218.1 Hz
  • Code 45 - 225.7 Hz
  • Code 46 - 229.1 Hz
  • Code 47 - 233.6 Hz
  • Code 48 - 241.8 Hz
  • Code 49 - 250.3 Hz
  • Code 50 - 254.1 Hz


Commonly heard FRS channel frequency and CTCSS/DCS PL/DPL combinations

*See also: default/factory radio settings for Business Radio, popular and commonly heard CTCSS (PL) and DCS (DPL) tones/codes on the popular business radio channels, MURS as well as the militia radio frequencies page.

Were you looking for the factory default Retevis walkie talkie frequencies, the Baofeng FRS channel plan, programming list, tones and codes factory default Baofeng Retevis etc. list? See here. Note that the list is quite exhaustive and due to the many variants of these radios sold previous and sold now, your radio may not match the first default factory frequency plan you see. Be sure to scroll down and look at all the various channel plans.

  • Commonly heard / encountered tones/codes - by FRS channel and frequency:
  • FRS channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz CSQ - FRS recommended calling channel along it is often the busiest calling - National SOS Radio Network
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz CSQ - Unofficial FRS Calling/Emergency Channel
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz CSQ - Default out of the box channel for many FRS handhelds
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz CSQ - Patriot Militia Prepper Radio Neighborhood Watch Channel/Standby Channel
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz CSQ - Unofficial FRS Calling/Emergency Channel
  • FRS channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz CSQ - Patriot Radio - Neighborhood Watch Channel
  • FRS channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz CSQ - Militia, self-defense and security forces common interagency inter-group tactical coordination mutual aid channel (alternate)
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz 67.0 Hz - Default out of the box channel/privacy code for many FRS handhelds, including Motorola
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz 67.0 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 1
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz 67.0 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 1, group code 3
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz 67.0 Hz - Calford NCT688 wireless intercom channel 1, group code A
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz 69.3 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 1, group code 2
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz 69.3 Hz - Calford NTC688 wireless intercom channel 1, group code B
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz 107.2 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 42
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 13, group code A
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 1
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 13, group code B
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz 162.2 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 1, group code 1
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz 165.5 Hz - Calford NTC688 wireless intercom channel 1, group code C
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 13, group code C
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz 250.3 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 23
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz 026 DCS - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 15
  • FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz 261 DCS - Baofeng UV-B5 Pofung UV-B5 default channel 7
  • FRS channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz CSQ - Prepper/militia secondary channel (tactical channel)
  • FRS channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz CSQ - Patriot Radio - Sovereign Citizens Freeman Channel
  • FRS channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz CSQ - Militia, self-defense and security forces common interagency inter-group tactical coordination mutual aid channel (primary)
  • FRS Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz CSQ - Patriot Militia Prepper Radio - FRS Calling Channel - Sovereign Citizens Ops Tactical
  • FRS Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz 67.0 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 2, group code 3
  • FRS Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz 69.3 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 2, group code 2
  • FRS Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 12, group code A
  • FRS Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 2
  • FRS Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz 118.8 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 2
  • FRS Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 12, group code B
  • FRS Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz 162.2 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 2, group code 1
  • FRS Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 12, group code C
  • FRS Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz 023 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 31
  • FRS Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz 025 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 50
  • FRS Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz 731 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 2, group code 3
  • FRS Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz 732 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 2, group code 2
  • FRS Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 2, group code C
  • FRS Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 2, group code 1
  • FRS Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 2, group code B
  • FRS Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 2, group code A
  • FRS channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz CSQ - Patriot Radio - Patriot Preppers Primary (see above)
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz CSQ - Patriot Militia Prepper Radio - FRS Calling Channel - AmRRON CH3
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 67.0 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 3, group code 3
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 67.0 Hz - Calford NCT688 wireless intercom channel 2, group code A
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 69.3 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 3, group code 2
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 69.3 Hz - Calford NCT688 wireless intercom channel 2, group code B
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 97.4 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 43
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 11, group code A
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 3
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 118.8 Hz - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 0
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 127.3 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 3
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 11, group code B
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 162.2 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 3, group code 1
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 165.5 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom group call channel
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 165.5 Hz - Calford NCT688 wireless intercom channel 2, group code C
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 11, group code C
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 225.7 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 24
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 731 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 3, group code 3
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 732 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 3, group code 2
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 3, group code C
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 3, group code 1
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 3, group code B
  • FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 3, group code A
  • FRS channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz CSQ - Jeep 4x4 Clubs
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 67.0 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 4, group code 3
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 67.0 Hz - Calford NCT688 wireless intercom channel 3, group code A
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 69.3 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 4, group code 2
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 69.3 Hz - Calford NCT688 wireless intercom channel 3, group code B
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 77.0 Hz - Jeep and 4x4 Club channel (may be used with CSQ/no tone or 114.8 Hz. see also: CB channels 4 and 16)
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 10, group code A
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 4
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 114.8 Hz - Jeep and 4x4 Club channel (may be used with CSQ/no tone or 77.0 Hz)
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 131.8 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 4
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 10, group code B
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 162.2 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 4, group code 1
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 165.5 Hz - Calford NCT688 wireless intercom channel 3, group code C
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 10, group code C
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 032 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 32
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 731 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 4, group code 3
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 732 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 4, group code 2
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 4, group code C
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 4, group code 1
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 4, group code B
  • FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 4, group code A
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 67.0 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 5, group code 3
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 69.3 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 5, group code 2
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 88.5 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 44
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 0, group code A
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 5
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 136.5 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 5
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 0, group code B
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 162.2 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 5, group code 1
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 0, group code C
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 203.5 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 25
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 225 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 0, group code A (new version)
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 332 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 0, group code B (new version)
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 464 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 0, group code C (new version)
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 731 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 5, group code 3
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 732 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 5, group code 2
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 5, group code C
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 5, group code 1
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 5, group code B
  • FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 5, group code A
  • FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz 67.0 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 6, group code 3
  • FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz 69.3 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 6, group code 2
  • FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 9, group code A
  • FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 6
  • FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 9, group code B
  • FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz 141.3 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 8
  • FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz 162.2 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 6, group code 1
  • FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 9, group code C
  • FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz 047 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 33
  • FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz 731 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 6, group code 3
  • FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz 732 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 6, group code 2
  • FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 6, group code C
  • FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 6, group code 1
  • FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 6, group code B
  • FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 6, group code A
  • FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz 261 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 9, group code A (new version)
  • FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz 412 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 9, group code B (new version)
  • FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz 546 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 9, group code C (new version)
  • FRS Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz 79.7 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 45
  • FRS Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz 97.4 Hz - Channel "7-11" - commonly used channel
  • FRS Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz 110.9 Hz - Airshow and Milcom Hobbyist and Monitors Intercept Backup Channel
  • FRS channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz 110.0 Hz - Airshow/milcom hobbyist recommended channel (secondary to 14-38 CH14 250.3 Hz)
  • FRS Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 8, group code A
  • FRS Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 7
  • FRS Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz 118.8 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 7
  • FRS Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 8, group code B
  • FRS Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz 146.2 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 9
  • FRS Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz 179.9 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 26
  • FRS Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 8, group code C
  • FRS Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz 255 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 8, group code A (new version)
  • FRS Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz 411 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 8, group code B (new version)
  • FRS Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz 532 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 8, group code C (new version)
  • FRS Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 7, group code C
  • FRS Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 7, group code B
  • FRS Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 7, group code A
  • FRS Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz 88.5 Hz - Patriot Militia Prepper Radio - FRS Operations/Tactical "88" or "8-8"
  • FRS Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 7, group code A
  • FRS Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 8
  • FRS Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 7, group code B
  • FRS Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 7, group code C
  • FRS Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz 026 DCS - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 16
  • FRS Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz 065 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 34
  • FRS Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz 243 DCS - Retevis RT40 Retevis RT-40 RT-40B RR22 RT27 RT47 RT48 (many other Retevis) FRS radios default channel 8
  • FRS Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz 252 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 7, group code A (new version)
  • FRS Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz 306 DCS - Retevis RT30 default frequency, Retevis RT30M default frequency and code (other Retevis, etc. radios)
  • FRS Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz 371 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 7, group code B (new version)
  • FRS Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz 526 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 7, group code C (new version)
  • FRS Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 8, group code C
  • FRS Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 8, group code B
  • FRS Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 8, group code A
  • FRS Channel 9 - 467.5625 MHz 97.4 Hz - Patriot Militia Prepper Radio - FRS Operations/Tactical "911" or "9-11"
  • FRS Channel 9 - 467.5875 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 6, group code A
  • FRS Channel 9 - 467.5875 MHz 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 9
  • FRS Channel 9 - 467.5875 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 6, group code B
  • FRS Channel 9 - 467.5875 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 6, group code C
  • FRS Channel 9 - 467.5875 MHz 032 DCS - Retevis RT22 RT27 RT47 RT48 (and many others) Retevis FRS radios default channel 9 code
  • FRS Channel 9 - 467.5875 MHz 251 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 6, group code A (new version)
  • FRS Channel 9 - 467.5875 MHz 365 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 6, group code B (new version)
  • FRS Channel 9 - 467.5875 MHz 523 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 6, group code C (new version)
  • FRS Channel 9 - 467.5875 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 9, group code C
  • FRS Channel 9 - 467.5875 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 9, group code B
  • FRS Channel 9 - 467.5875 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 9, group code A
  • FRS Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 5, group code A
  • FRS Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 10
  • FRS Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 5, group code B
  • FRS Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 5, group code C
  • FRS Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz 047 DCS - Retevis RT22 RT27 RT47 RT48 (and many others) Retevis FRS radios default channel 10 code
  • FRS Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz 073 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 35
  • FRS Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz 246 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 5, group code A (new version)
  • FRS Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz 364 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 5, group code B (new version)
  • FRS Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz 516 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 5, group code C (new version)
  • FRS Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz 627 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom group call channel
  • FRS Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 0, group code C
  • FRS Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 0, group code B
  • FRS Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 0, group code A
  • FRS Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 4, group code A
  • FRS Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 11
  • FRS Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 4, group code B
  • FRS Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 4, group code C
  • FRS Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz 051 DCS - Retevis RT22 RT27 RT47 RT48 (and many others) Retevis FRS radios default channel 11 code
  • FRS Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz 245 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 4, group code A (new version)
  • FRS Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz 356 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 4, group code B (new version)
  • FRS Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz 506 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 4, group code C (new version)
  • FRS Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz 731 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 2, group code 3
  • FRS Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz 732 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 2, group code 2
  • FRS Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 2, group code 1
  • FRS Channel 12 - 467.6625 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 3, group code A
  • FRS Channel 12 - 467.6625 MHz 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 12
  • FRS Channel 12 - 467.6625 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 3, group code B
  • FRS Channel 12 - 467.6625 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 3, group code C
  • FRS Channel 12 - 467.6625 MHz 053 DCS - Retevis RT22 RT27 RT47 RT48 (and many others) Retevis FRS radios default channel 12 code
  • FRS Channel 12 - 467.6625 MHz 115 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 36
  • FRS Channel 12 - 467.6625 MHz 244 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 3, group code A (new version)
  • FRS Channel 12 - 467.6625 MHz 351 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 3, group code B (new version)
  • FRS Channel 12 - 467.6625 MHz 503 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 3, group code C (new version)
  • FRS Channel 13 - 467.6875 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 2, group code A
  • FRS Channel 13 - 467.6875 MHz 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 13
  • FRS Channel 13 - 467.6875 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 2, group code B
  • FRS Channel 13 - 467.6875 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 2, group code C
  • FRS Channel 13 - 467.6875 MHz 065 DCS - Retevis RT22 RT27 RT47 RT48 (and many others) Retevis FRS radios default channel 13 code
  • FRS Channel 13 - 467.6875 MHz 243 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 2, group code A (new version)
  • FRS Channel 13 - 467.6875 MHz 346 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 2, group code B (new version)
  • FRS Channel 13 - 467.6875 MHz 466 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 2, group code C (new version)
  • FRS channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz 250.3 Hz - Airshow/milcom hobbyist recommended channel (primary)
  • FRS Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 1, group code A
  • FRS Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 14
  • FRS Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 1, group code B
  • FRS Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 1, group code C
  • FRS Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz 250.3 Hz - Airshow and Milcom Hobbyist and Monitors Intercept Primary Channel
  • FRS Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz 116 DCS - Retevis RT22 RT27 RT47 RT48 (and many others) Retevis FRS radios default channel 14 code
  • FRS Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz 131 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 37
  • FRS Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz 226 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 1, group code A (new version)
  • FRS Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz 343 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 1, group code B (new version)
  • FRS Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz 465 DCS - SAMCOM / SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom channel 1, group code C (new version)
  • FRS Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz 731 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 7, group code 3
  • FRS Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz 732 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 7, group code 2
  • FRS Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 7, group code 1
  • FRS Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo 22 channel 100 code wireless intercom group call channel code
  • FRS Channel 15 - 462.5500 MHz 71.9 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 46
  • FRS Channel 15 - 462.5500 MHz 123.0 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 10
  • FRS Channel 15 - 462.5500 MHz 162.2 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 27
  • FRS Channel 15 - 462.5500 MHz 731 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 8, group code 3
  • FRS Channel 15 - 462.5500 MHz 732 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 8, group code 2
  • FRS Channel 15 - 462.5500 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 8, group code 1
  • FRS channel 16 - 462.5750 MHz CSQ - Jeep 4x4 Clubs, see also, FRS channel 4, MURS channel 4, CB channel 4
  • FRS Channel 16 - 462.5750 MHz Various - White Dot Itinerant Business Band - old color dot star channel designation
  • FRS Channel 16 - 462.5750 MHz 67.0 Hz - Motorola / Kenwood on-site business radios old default business frequency
  • FRS Channel 16 - 462.5750 MHz 023 DCS - BlackBox Bantam radio default channel 9
  • FRS Channel 16 - 462.5750 MHz 143 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 38
  • FRS Channel 16 - 462.5750 MHz 654 DCS - Retevis FRS radios default channel 11 (inverted 743 DCS, D743I - D654N)
  • FRS Channel 16 - 462.5750 MHz 731 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 9, group code 3
  • FRS Channel 16 - 462.5750 MHz 732 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 9, group code 2
  • FRS Channel 16 - 462.5750 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 9, group code 1
  • FRS channel 17 - 462.6000 MHz CSQ - Patriot Radio Patriot Militia Tactical
  • FRS Channel 17 - 462.6000 MHz CSQ - Patriot Militia Prepper Radio - FRS/GMRS Operations Tactical Channel 17
  • FRS Channel 17 - 462.6000 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 19, group code A
  • FRS Channel 17 - 462.6000 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 19, group code B
  • FRS Channel 17 - 462.6000 MHz 146.2 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 28
  • FRS Channel 17 - 462.6000 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 19, group code C
  • FRS Channel 17 - 462.6000 MHz 241.8 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 47
  • FRS Channel 17 - 462.6000 MHz 455 DCS - Retevis FRS radios default channel 12 (inverted 332 DCS, D332I - D455N)
  • FRS Channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz Various - Black Dot Itinerant Business Band - old color dot star channel designation
  • FRS Channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz 67.0 Hz - Motorola / Kenwood on-site business radios old default business frequency
  • FRS Channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 18, group code A
  • FRS Channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz 127.3 Hz - Baofeng BF-888S, B-888, BF-666S, etc. channel 6
  • FRS Channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz 127.3 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 6
  • FRS Channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 18, group code B
  • FRS Channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 18, group code C
  • FRS Channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz 023 DCS - BlackBox Bantam radio default channel 10
  • FRS Channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz 156 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 39
  • FRS Channel 19 - 462.6500 MHz CSQ - Patriot Militia Prepper Radio - FRS/GMRS Operations Tactical Channel 19
  • FRS channel 19 - 462.6500 MHz CSQ - Militia, self-defense and security forces common interagency inter-group tactical coordination mutual aid channel (secondary, backup channel)
  • FRS Channel 19 - 462.6500 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 17, group code A
  • FRS Channel 19 - 462.6500 MHz 131.8 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 29
  • FRS Channel 19 - 462.6500 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 17, group code B
  • FRS Channel 19 - 462.6500 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 17, group code C
  • FRS Channel 19 - 462.6500 MHz 218.1 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 48
  • FRS Channel 19 - 462.6500 MHz 351 DCS - Retevis FRS radios default channel 13 (inverted 243 DCS, D243I - D351N)
  • FRS Channel 20 - 462.6750 MHz Various - Orange Dot Itinerant Business Band - old color dot star channel designation
  • FRS Channel 20 - 462.6750 MHz 67.0 Hz - Motorola / Kenwood on-site business radios old default business frequency
  • FRS Channel 20 - 462.6750 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 16, group code A
  • FRS Channel 20 - 462.6750 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 16, group code B
  • FRS Channel 20 - 462.6750 MHz 141.3 Hz - GMRS Calling / Travel Channel "GMRS 675"
  • FRS Channel 20 - 462.6750 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 16, group code C
  • FRS Channel 20 - 462.6750 MHz 023 DCS - Blackbox Bantam radio default channel 11
  • FRS Channel 20 - 462.6750 MHz 172 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 40
  • FRS Channel 20 - 462.6750 MHz 606 DCS - Retevis FRS radios default channel 14 - D606N
  • FRS Channel 21 - 462.7000 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 15, group code A
  • FRS Channel 21 - 462.7000 MHz 118.8 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 30
  • FRS Channel 21 - 462.7000 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 15, group code B
  • FRS Channel 21 - 462.7000 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 15, group code C
  • FRS Channel 21 - 462.7000 MHz 192.8 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 49
  • FRS Channel 21 - 462.7000 MHz 155 DCS - Retevis FRS radios default channel 15 (inverted 731 DCS, D731I - D155N)
  • FRS Channel 21 - 462.7000 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART (and others) 10 channel wireless intercom group call channel
  • FRS Channel 21 - 462.7000 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom group call channel
  • FRS Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 14, group code A
  • FRS Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 14, group code B
  • FRS Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz 136.5 Hz - Baofeng BF-888S, B-888, BF-666S, etc. channel 7
  • FRS Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz 136.5 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 7
  • FRS Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 14, group code C
  • FRS Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz 250.3 Hz - Highest channel/privacy code combination possible (on CTCSS only radios)
  • FRS Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz 026 DCS - Default Business Band Radios (using GMRS frequencies)
  • FRS Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz 223 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 41
  • FRS Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz 252 DCS - Retevis FRS radios default channel 16 (inverted 462 DCS, D462I - D252N)
  • FRS Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 1, group code C
  • FRS Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 1, group code B
  • FRS Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 1, group code A
  • FRS Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz 754 DCS - Highest channel/privacy code combination possible (on radios with DCS)

CTCSS (PL) and DCS (DPL) Tones and Codes To Avoid on FRS and GMRS Channels

Listing by channel. Note that many radios default to either carrier squelch (no tone) or "code 1", which is 67.0 Hz. Below are the most commonly found CTCSS and DCS tones and codes by channel.

CTCSS is also known as PL, QT or CTCS (as in T-CTCS and R-CTCS). DCS (as in T-DCS or R-DCS) is also known as DPL, DQT or DTCS.

Using DCS may cause a some receivers set to 136.5 Hz or 131.8 Hz tone squelch to open due to DCS using a digital sub audible tone at 134 Hz. This is why a receiver set to CTCSS decode or PL decode may decode a transmission using DCS as using 136.5 Hz CTCSS.

Note that this listing includes regular DCS and inverted DCS. Due to issues with systems decoding inverted DCS incorrectly, I have included the "companion" regular DCS code with the inverted DCS, as many receivers will decode the "mirror image" DCS code when inverted DCS is used. For regular DCS, DxxxN is used, for inverted DCS, the code is shown as DxxxI. For example, 023 DCS would be indicated as D023N, whereas 464I DCS (inverted DCS code 464) would be shown as D464I.


*FRS Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 69.3 Hz, 107.2 Hz, 110.0 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 141.3 Hz, 146.2 Hz, 162.2 Hz, 165.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz, 250.3 Hz, D023N, D025N, D026N, D261N

*FRS Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 69.3 Hz, 71.9 Hz, 97.4 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 141.3 Hz, 146.2 Hz, 162.2 Hz, 186.2 Hz, D023N, D025N, D026N, D731N, D732N, D734N, D743, D754N

*FRS Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 69.3 Hz, 74.4 Hz, 97.4 Hz, 100.0 Hz, 103.5 Hz, 107.2 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 118.8 Hz, 127.3 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 162.2 Hz, 165.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz, 210.7 Hz, 218.1 Hz, 225.7 Hz, D731N, D732N, D734N, D743N, D754N

*FRS Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 69.3 Hz, 74.4 Hz, 77.0 Hz, 85.4 Hz, 88.5 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 131.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 156.7 Hz, 162.2 Hz, 165.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz, D032N, D731N, D732N, D734N, D743N, D754N

*FRS Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 69.3 Hz, 79.7 Hz, 82.5 Hz, 100.0 Hz, 103.5 Hz, 107.2 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 141.3 Hz, 162.2 Hz, 167.9 Hz, 186.2 Hz, 203.5 Hz, D023N, D225N, D332N, D464N, D731N, D732N, D734N, D743N, D754N

*FRS Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 69.3 Hz, 82.5 Hz, 100.0 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 141.3 Hz, 162.2 Hz, 186.2 Hz, 233.6 Hz, D047N, D261N, D412N, D546N, D731N, D732N, D734N, D743N, D754N

*FRS Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 79.7 Hz, 82.5 Hz, 85.4 Hz, 94.8 Hz, 97.4 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 118.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 146.2 Hz, 159.8 Hz, 162.2 Hz, 167.9 Hz, 179.9 Hz, 186.2 Hz, 189.9 Hz, 233.6 Hz, 241.8 Hz, D255N, D411N, D532N, D734N, D743N, D754N

*FRS Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 85.4 Hz, 88.5 Hz, 107.2 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 162.2 Hz, 173.8 Hz, 186.2 Hz, 192.8 Hz, 233.6 Hz, 241.8 Hz, 250.3 Hz, D026N, D065N, D252N, D371N, D526N, D743N, D743N, D754N

*FRS Channel 9 - 467.5875 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 88.5 Hz, 91.5 Hz, 94.8 Hz, 97.4 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 118.8 Hz, 123.0 Hz, 127.3 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz, D251N, D261N, D365N, D523N, D734N, D743N, D754N

*FRS Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 74.4 Hz, 77.0 Hz, 91.5 Hz, 94.8 Hz, 97.4 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz, D073N, D246N, D364N, D516N, D627N, D732N, D734N, D743N, D754N

*FRS Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 94.8 Hz, 97.4 Hz, 100.0 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz, D245N, D356N, D506N, D731N, D732N, D743N

*FRS Channel 12 - 467.6625 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 74.4 Hz, 77.0 Hz, 88.5 Hz, 97.4 Hz, 100.0 Hz, 103.5 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, D115N, D244N, D351N, D503N

*FRS Channel 13 - 467.6875 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 77.0 Hz, 100.0 Hz, 103.5 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 162.2 Hz, 186.2 Hz, 192.8 Hz, D243N, D346N, D466N

*FRS Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 103.5 Hz, 107.2 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz, 250.3 Hz, 254.1 Hz, DD131N, D226N, D343N, D465N, D731N, D732N, D743N

*FRS Channel 15 - 462.5500 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 71.9 Hz, 107.2 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 123.0 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 162.2 Hz, D731N, D732N, D743N

*FRS Channel 16 - 462.5750 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 118.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 203.5 Hz, D023N, D143N, D654N, D731N, D732N, D743N, D743I

*FRS Channel 17 - 462.6000 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 114.8 Hz, 118.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz, 241.8 Hz, D455N, D332I

*FRS Channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 123.0 Hz, 127.3 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz, D023N, D156N

*FRS Channel 19 - 462.6500 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 127.3 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz, 218.1 Hz, 225.7 Hz, D023N, D025N, D351N, D243I

*FRS Channel 20 - 462.6750 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 127.3 Hz, 131.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 141.3 Hz, 146.2 Hz, 186.2 Hz, 199.5 Hz, D023N, D172N, D606N

*FRS Channel 21 - 462.7000 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 100.0 Hz, 118.8 Hz, 131.8 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz, 192.8 Hz, 206.5 Hz, D155N, D743N, D731I

*FRS Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz - 67.0 Hz, 110.9 Hz, 136.5 Hz, 186.2 Hz, 250.3 Hz, 254.1 Hz, D223N, D252N, D734N, D743N, D754N, D461I, D462I


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Original 14 Channel FRS Channels

This section is included for historical and reference purposes only.

500mW 14-channel walkie talkies, the original FRS specification. RadioShack Radio Shack heavily lobbied the FCC heavily in the 1990s to create a new license-free Part 95 radio service with more range and less interference than Part 15 49 MHz FM walkie talkies and without the interference problems that plague the 27 MHz AM CB radio band. Motorola quickly entered the market with their Talkabout series FRS walkie talkies, followed by Kenwood, Icom, Maxon, Midland and numerous other consumer electronics companies.

These radios are still permitted under FCC rules, but have largely been replaced by 22-channel FRS walkie talkies once the FCC updated the FRS and GMRS regulations to allow simplex (non-repeater) operation on all 22 frequencies (7 FRS/GMRS shared simplex only channels [FRS channels 1-7] + FRS only simplex only channels [FRS channels 8-14] + 8 originally GMRS only simplex/repeater output channels [FRS/GMRS "combination radio" channels 15-22] became FRS channels 1-22, meaning that the original FRS channels 1-14 match up with the current FRS channels 1-14.


Older style 14 channel FRS radios are backward compatible with current 22 channel FRS radios.

  • Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz
  • Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz
  • Channel 9 - 467.5875 MHz
  • Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz
  • Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz
  • Channel 12 - 467.6625 MHz
  • Channel 13 - 467.6875 MHz
  • Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz

Original 15 Channel FRS-GMRS Channels

This section is included for historical and reference purposes only. It includes channel number conversions to make using the older GMRS-only 15 channel radios easier to use with modern 22 channel radios.

Before the 22-channel dual service FRS/GMRS radios became popular, these 462 MHz GMRS only 4 watt or 5 watt GMRS walkie talkies that were often sold as a more “professional” version of FRS. Up to 5 watt power on all 15 channels. GMRS license required. The proliferation of 15-channel GMRS walkie talkie radios and 22-channel FRS/GMRS dual-service or dual-use radios led the FCC to change the rules to add the 8 GMRS simplex channels to FRS (with a 2 watt power limit) and make FRS/GMRS combination radios or dual-use radios illegal. All FRS/GMRS combination radios with transmitter output power of 2 watts or less legally turned into 22 channel FRS radios the rule change.

The 15 channel GMRS only radios usually transmitted between 2 and 5 watts on the 462 MHz GMRS channels.

  • Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz
  • Channel 8 - 462.5500 MHz - Now channel 15
  • Channel 9 - 462.5750 MHz - Now channel 16
  • Channel 10 - 462.6000 MHz - Now channel 17
  • Channel 11 - 462.6250 MHz - Now channel 18
  • Channel 12 - 462.6500 MHz - Now channel 19
  • Channel 13 - 462.6750 MHz - Now channel 20
  • Channel 14 - 462.7000 MHz - Now channel 21
  • Channel 15 - 462.7250 MHz - Now channel 22

Wireless Intercom Systems FM Intercoms

See also: 900MHz intercom systems operating under Part 15, DECT intercoms, etc.

Numerous intercom systems, including doorbell intercom systems, use the FRS frequencies, often with DCS (DPL) and CTCSS (PL) codes and tones to make different "groups" in combination with frequencies/channels. Several of these devices offer a monitor, transmit lock, baby monitor or open-mic option, with time out timers that turn the transmitter off after a certain amount of time (usually 8 hours or 10 hours). While some intercoms only transmit in the 200mW to 300mW range, higher-end versions transmit close to 500mW with efficient antennas.

These wireless intercom systems generally include a GROUP CALL or HOME channel feature, that switches all intercoms to a dedicated channel/code combination. Most intercoms use a subset of the 22 FRS channels, there are 22 channel wireless intercoms on the market that feature all 22 FRS frequencies as well as numerous interference eliminator codes or group codes. Mid-range models usually have a 3-position CODE or GROUP CODE switch that selects the CTCSS or DCS tone or code for that intercom network to use.

  • HOSMART Model HY767 wireless door bell intercom

486.4mw (nominally <500mw) power output, 9K90F3E emission

  • GROUP CALL - 467.6125 MHz 627 DCS / 627 DPL
  • CHANNEL 0 - 462.6125 MHz 118.8 Hz CTCSS
  • CHANNEL 1 - 467.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 7 - 467.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 8 - 462.5500 MHz
  • CHANNEL 9 - 462.5750 MHz
  • Code 1 - 162.2 Hz CTCSS
  • Code 2 - 69.3 Hz CTCSS
  • Code 3 - 67.0 Hz CTCSS
  • All intercoms in a given system must be set to the same code (3-position switch on the back of the unit).


  • HOSMART Model HY777 7 channel wireless intercom

484.2mw (nominally <500mw) power output, 9K80F3E emission, the HY787 wireless FM intercom uses the same channel and code plan

  • GROUP CALL - 462.6125 MHz 165.5 Hz CTCSS
  • CHANNEL 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 7 - 467.7125 MHz 118.8 Hz CTCSS
  • Code 1 - 162.2 Hz CTCSS
  • Code 2 - 69.3 Hz CTCSS
  • Code 3 - 67.0 Hz CTCSS
  • Channels 1-6 will use code 1, code 2 or code 3. All intercoms in a given system must be set to the same code.
  • Group call channel is hard programmed to 165.5 Hz CTCSS tone
  • Channel 7 is hard programmed to 118.8 Hz CTCSS tone


  • HOSMART Model HY806 6 channel wireless intercom

310mw - 330mw power output, 11K0F3E emission, same channel plan as the HY810

  • GROUP CALL - 467.6125 MHz 627 DCS / 627 DPL
  • CHANNEL 0 - 462.6125 MHz 118.8 Hz PL tone
  • CHANNEL 1 - 467.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • Code 1 - 743 DCS / 743 DPL
  • Code 2 - 732 DCS / 732 DPL
  • Code 3 - 731 DCS / 731 DPL
  • Channels 1-5 will use code 1, code 2 or code 3. All intercoms in a given system must be set to the same code.
  • Group call channel is hard programmed to 627 DPL / 627 DCS or D627N
  • Channel 0 is hard programmed to 118.8 Hz CTCSS tone


  • HOSMART Model HY810 10 channel wireless intercom

170mw to 180mw power output, 11K0F3E emission

  • GROUP CALL - 467.6125 MHz 627 DCS / 627 DPL (or D627N)
  • CHANNEL 0 - 462.6125 MHz 118.8 Hz PL tone
  • CHANNEL 1 - 467.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 7 - 467.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 8 - 462.5500 MHz
  • CHANNEL 9 - 462.5750 MHz
  • Code 1 - 743 DCS / 743 DPL
  • Code 2 - 732 DCS / 732 DPL
  • Code 3 - 731 DCS / 731 DPL
  • Channels 1-9 will use code 1, code 2 or code 3. All intercoms in a given system must be set to the same code.
  • Group call channel is hard programmed to 627 DPL / 627 DCS (or D627N)
  • Channel 0 is hard programmed to 118.8 Hz CTCSS tone


  • Calford Technology Ltd. NCT688 multi channel FM wireless intercom

480mw power output, 11K0F3E emission. User must set all intercoms to Group Code A, Group Code B or Group Code C

  • CHANNEL 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6375 MHz
  • Code A - 67.0 Hz CTCSS tone
  • Code B - 69.3 Hz CTCSS tone
  • Code C - 165.5 Hz CTCSS tone


  • Calford Technology Ltd. AF333 3 channel wireless intercom

215mw power output, 11K0F3E emission. 3 different CTCSS (or DCS?) code settings A, B and C. Tones are unconfirmed at this time.

  • CHANNEL 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz


  • Calford Technology Ltd. AF388 9 channel FM wireless intercom

215mw power output, 11K0F3E emission. FCC ID: 2AAYF-AF388. 3 different CTCSS or DCS code settings A, B and C. Tones are unconfirmed.

  • CHANNEL 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 7 - 462.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 8 - 467.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 9 - 467.5875 MHz


  • Calford Technology Ltd. AF411 4 channel FM wireless intercom

234mw power output, 11K0F3E emission. 3 different CTCSS code settings A, B and C. Tones are unconfirmed.

  • CHANNEL A - 462.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL B - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL C - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL D - 462.6375 MHz


  • Calford Technology Ltd. AF622 6 channel FM wireless intercom

234mw power output, 11K0F3E emission. 3 different CTCSS code settings A, B and C. Tones are unconfirmed.

  • CHANNEL 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 462.6875 MHz


  • SAMCOM FTAN10A 10 channel wireless intercom - older version

205mw - 213 mw power output, 11K0F3E emission SAMCOM intercoms are sold under numerous brand names including SANZUCO and several others. SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom. Various "updates" and "versions" exist, including some listed under the FTAN40A model number. FCC ID 2AS5R-FTAN40A 10-channel wireless intercom with 3 digital codes. Note that even though the term "digital code" is used, some variants use CTCSS tones and others use DCS codes.

  • CHANNEL 0 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 1 - 467.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 467.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 467.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 467.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 467.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 467.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 7 - 467.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 8 - 462.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 9 - 462.6875 MHz
  • Code A - 110.9 Hz CTCSS
  • Code B - 136.5 Hz CTCSS
  • Code C - 186.2 Hz CTCSS
  • Channels 0-9 will use code A, code B or code C. All intercoms in a given system must be set to the same code. GROUP CALL channel is set to channel 0. However, end-user may assign any channel to as the GROUP channel (except for a channel already assigned to any unit in their network).


  • SAMCOM FTAN40A 10 channel wireless intercom - newer version

205mw - 213 mw power output, 11K0F3E emission SAMCOM intercoms are sold under numerous brand names including SANZUCO and several others. SANZUCO 10 channel wireless intercom. Various "updates" and "versions" exist, including some listed under the FTAN40A model number. FCC ID 2AS5R-FTAN40A 10-channel wireless intercom with 3 digital codes.

  • CHANNEL 0 - 462.6625 MHz - Code A: 225 DCS Code B: 332 DCS Code C: 464 DCS
  • CHANNEL 1 - 467.7125 MHz - Code A: 226 DCS Code B: 343 DCS Code C: 465 DCS
  • CHANNEL 2 - 467.6875 MHz - Code A: 243 DCS Code B: 346 DCS Code C: 466 DCS
  • CHANNEL 3 - 467.6625 MHz - Code A: 244 DCS Code B: 351 DCS Code C: 503 DCS
  • CHANNEL 4 - 467.6375 MHz - Code A: 245 DCS Code B: 356 DCS Code C: 506 DCS
  • CHANNEL 5 - 467.6125 MHz - Code A: 246 DCS Code B: 364 DCS Code C: 516 DCS
  • CHANNEL 6 - 467.5875 MHz - Code A: 251 DCS Code B: 365 DCS Code C: 523 DCS
  • CHANNEL 7 - 467.5625 MHz - Code A: 252 DCS Code B: 371 DCS Code C: 526 DCS
  • CHANNEL 8 - 462.7125 MHz - Code A: 255 DCS Code B: 411 DCS Code C: 532 DCS
  • CHANNEL 9 - 462.6875 MHz - Code A: 261 DCS Code B: 412 DCS Code C: 546 DCS
  • Channels 0-9 will use code A, code B or code C. Each intercom can only be set to one code at a time. All intercoms in a given system must be set to the same code. GROUP CALL channel is set to channel 0. However, end-user may assign any channel to as the GROUP channel (except for a channel already assigned to any unit in their network). All intercoms must be set to the same code A, B or C and must have the same channel 0-9 assigned as the GROUP or GROUP CALL channel set (if the user decides to switch from the default group channel setting).

As of 2021, the manufacturer or vendor is alternating so 2-packs and 4-packs of intercoms sold as ready-to-use systems may be set to Code A, Code B or Code C. Out of the box intercoms will be programmed on channel 1 or subnetwork 1 with channel 0 as the group channel. A user may assign as many intercoms to each channel as they wish, or may assign one intercom per channel (for one-to-one communication) and use the group call function to broadcast a message to all intercoms (one-to-many broadcasts).

The newer versions of these intercoms use different A/B/C DCS (DPL) codes for each channel (see above).


  • SAMCOM FTAN20A 10 channel wireless intercom

225mw - 235 mw power output, 11K0F3E emission SAMCOM intercoms are sold under numerous brand names including SANZUCO and several others. SANZUCO 20 channel wireless intercom.

  • CHANNEL 0 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 1 - 467.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 467.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 467.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 467.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 467.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 467.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 7 - 467.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 8 - 462.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 9 - 462.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 10 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 11 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 12 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 13 - 462.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 14 - 462.7250 MHz
  • CHANNEL 15 - 462.7000 MHz
  • CHANNEL 16 - 462.6750 MHz
  • CHANNEL 17 - 462.6500 MHz
  • CHANNEL 18 - 462.6250 MHz
  • CHANNEL 19 - 462.6000 MHz
  • Code A - 110.9 Hz CTCSS
  • Code B - 136.5 Hz CTCSS
  • Code C - 186.2 Hz CTCSS
  • Channels 0-19 will use code A, code B or code C. All intercoms in a given system must be set to the same group code. As with the FTAN40A and FTAN10A...more recent versions may use different sets of CTCSS tones or DCS codes for anti-interference codes A, B and C. Newer versions also appear to alternate between anti-interference codes for each channel.


  • Shenzhen Macros Industrial Co. Ltd. Wuloo 10 channel wireless intercom WL666 or LD666 wireless intercom

208mw - 226mw power output, 9K55F3E emission 9.55 kHz narrow FM

  • GROUP CALL - 462.7000 MHz 743 DCS / 743 DPL
  • CHANNEL 0 - 467.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 1 - 462.7250 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 7 - 467.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 8 - 467.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 9 - 467.5875 MHz
  • Code A - 754 DCS / 754 DPL
  • Code B - 743 DCS / 743 DPL
  • Code C - 734 DCS / 734 DPL
  • Channels 0-9 will use code A, code B or code C. All intercoms in a given system must be set to the same code.
  • Group call channel is hard programmed to 743 DPL / 743 DCS


  • Wuloo 22 channel 100 code Wuloo WL888 888 TD-888 LD-888 WL-888 wireless intercom

2,178 group channel combinations + 1 all-call channel (GROUP CALL)

  • GROUP CALL - 467.7125 MHz 743 DCS / 743 DPL - systemwide calling frequency and code (FRS channel 14)
  • CHANNEL 1 - 462.7250 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 7 - 462.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 8 - 467.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 9 - 467.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 10 - 467.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 11 - 467.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 12 - 467.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 13 - 467.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 14 - 467.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 15 - 462.5500 MHz
  • CHANNEL 16 - 462.5750 MHz
  • CHANNEL 17 - 462.6000 MHz
  • CHANNEL 18 - 462.6250 MHz
  • CHANNEL 19 - 462.6500 MHz
  • CHANNEL 20 - 462.6750 MHz
  • CHANNEL 21 - 462.7000 MHz
  • CHANNEL 22 - 462.5625 MHz
  • Code 00 - carrier squelch (no tone) CSQ
  • Code 01 - 754 DCS / 754 DPL
  • Code 02 - 743 DCS / 743 DPL
  • Code 03 - 734 DCS / 734 DPL
  • Code 04 - 77.0 Hz PL
  • Code 05 - 79.7 Hz PL
  • Code 06 - 82.5 Hz PL
  • Code 07 - 85.4 Hz PL
  • Code 08 - 88.5 Hz PL
  • Code 09 - 91.5 Hz PL
  • Code 10 - 94.8 Hz PL
  • Code 11 - 97.4 Hz PL
  • Code 12 - 100.0 Hz PL
  • Code 13 - 103.5 Hz PL
  • Code 14 - 107.2 Hz PL
  • Code 15 - 110.9 Hz PL
  • Code 16 - 114.8 Hz PL
  • Code 17 - 118.8 Hz PL
  • Code 18 - 123.0 Hz PL
  • Code 19 - 127.3 Hz PL
  • Code 20 - 131.8 Hz PL
  • Code 21 - 136.5 Hz PL
  • Code 22 - 141.3 Hz PL
  • Code 23 - 146.2 Hz PL
  • Code 24 - 151.4 Hz PL
  • Code 25 - 156.7 Hz PL
  • Code 26 - 162.2 Hz PL
  • Code 27 - 167.9 Hz PL
  • Code 28 - 173.8 Hz PL
  • Code 29 - 179.9 Hz PL
  • Code 30 - 186.2 Hz PL
  • Code 31 - 192.8 Hz PL
  • Code 32 - 203.5 Hz PL
  • Code 33 - 210.7 Hz PL
  • Code 34 - 218.1 Hz PL
  • Code 35 - 225.7 Hz PL
  • Code 36 - 233.6 Hz PL
  • Code 37 - 241.8 Hz PL
  • Code 38 - 250.3 Hz PL
  • Code 39 - 023 DCS
  • Code 40 - 025 DCS
  • Code 41 - 026 DCS
  • Code 42 - 031 DCS
  • Code 43 - 032 DCS
  • Code 44 - 043 DCS
  • Code 45 - 047 DCS
  • Code 46 - 051 DCS
  • Code 47 - 054 DCS
  • Code 48 - 065 DCS
  • Code 49 - 071 DCS
  • Code 50 - 072 DCS
  • Code 51 - 073 DCS
  • Code 52 - 074 DCS
  • Code 53 - 114 DCS
  • Code 54 - 115 DCS
  • Code 55 - 116 DCS
  • Code 56 - 125 DCS
  • Code 57 - 131 DCS
  • Code 58 - 132 DCS
  • Code 59 - 143 DCS
  • Code 60 - 143 DCS
  • Code 61 - 152 DCS
  • Code 62 - 155 DCS
  • Code 63 - 156 DCS
  • Code 64 - 162 DCS
  • Code 65 - 165 DCS
  • Code 66 - 172 DCS
  • Code 67 - 174 DCS
  • Code 68 - 205 DCS
  • Code 69 - 223 DCS
  • Code 70 - 226 DCS
  • Code 71 - 243 DCS
  • Code 72 - 244 DCS
  • Code 73 - 245 DCS
  • Code 74 - 251 DCS
  • Code 75 - 261 DCS
  • Code 76 - 263 DCS
  • Code 77 - 265 DCS
  • Code 78 - 271 DCS
  • Code 79 - 306 DCS
  • Code 80 - 311 DCS
  • Code 81 - 315 DCS
  • Code 82 - 331 DCS
  • Code 83 - 343 DCS
  • Code 84 - 346 DCS
  • Code 85 - 351 DCS
  • Code 86 - 364 DCS
  • Code 87 - 365 DCS
  • Code 88 - 371 DCS
  • Code 89 - 411 DCS
  • Code 90 - 412 DCS
  • Code 91 - 413 DCS
  • Code 92 - 423 DCS
  • Code 93 - 431 DCS
  • Code 94 - 432 DCS
  • Code 95 - 445 DCS
  • Code 96 - 464 DCS
  • Code 97 - 465 DCS
  • Code 98 - 466 DCS
  • Code 99 - 503 DCS


  • MaxTone 4 channel FM wireless intercom

FCC ID: 2AOXE-SK1204 - Heyuan SunKeungFung Technology LTD

340mw power output, 6K00F3E / 6K01F3E emission. User must set all intercoms to Group Code A, Group Code B or Group Code C

  • CHANNEL 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 462.6375 MHz


  • Code A - 67.0 Hz CTCSS
  • Code B - 69.3 Hz CTCSS
  • Code C - 165.5 Hz CTCSS


  • MaxTone 8 channel FM wireless intercom

FCC ID: 2AOXE-SK1208 - Heyuan SunKeungFung Technology LTD

340mw power output, 6K00F3E / 6K01F3E emission. User must set all intercoms to Group Code A, Group Code B or Group Code C

  • CHANNEL 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 7 - 462.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 8 - 467.5625 MHz
  • Code A - 67.0 Hz CTCSS
  • Code B - 69.3 Hz CTCSS
  • Code C - 165.5 Hz CTCSS


  • MaxTone 6 channel FM wireless intercom

FCC ID: 2AOXE-SK12V6 - Heyuan SunKeungFung Technology LTD

365mw power output, 9K39F3E emission. User must set all intercoms to Group Code A, Group Code B or Group Code C

  • CHANNEL 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • Code A - 67.0 Hz CTCSS
  • Code B - 69.3 Hz CTCSS
  • Code C - 165.5 Hz CTCSS

FRS and GMRS In Canada

The FRS frequencies are legal to use in Canada as well. Canadian regulations specifically permit use of CTCSS, DCS and similar selective calling and anti-interference systems. Audio tone transmissions are allowed, but may not transmit for periods exceeding 15 seconds. Mirroring US regulations, digital data transmissions are allowed on FRS in Canada. Data transmissions may not exceed 1 second and shall be limited to one transmission within a given 30 second period, unless a FRS/GMRS unit is responding to more than one interrogation request ("ping") from another FRS/GMRS unit within a given 30 second period. Digital transmissions on the FRS frequencies may consist of text messages, chat messages, GPS location information or requests for text messages, GPS location information and/or in-range "pings" (transponder function) to automatically verify that another FRS/GMRS unit is within range.

Just like with the FRS service in the United States, the antenna must be fixed to the FRS unit itself. Effective radiated power (ERP) is limited to 2 watts on channels 1-7 and 15-22. ERP is limited to 0.5 W (500mW) on channels 8-14 (just like the FRS regulations in the USA).

5 kHz deviation (16K0F3E emission or regular land mobile FM) is permitted on channels 1-7 and 15-22. NFM (2.5 kHz deviation) is permitted on all 22 FRS channels in Canada just like in the United States.

2.5 kHz deviation (11K0F3E emission or narrowband narrow mode NFM) is required on channels 8-14.

FRS/GMRS frequencies in Canada:

  • Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz
  • Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz
  • Channel 9 - 467.5875 MHz
  • Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz
  • Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz
  • Channel 12 - 467.6625 MHz
  • Channel 13 - 467.6875 MHz
  • Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz
  • Channel 15 - 462.5500 MHz
  • Channel 16 - 462.5750 MHz
  • Channel 17 - 462.6000 MHz
  • Channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz
  • Channel 19 - 462.6500 MHz
  • Channel 20 - 462.6750 MHz
  • Channel 21 - 462.7000 MHz
  • Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz

See Also - Similar Personal Radio Services

  • GMRS - General Mobile Radio Service, the "big brother" of FRS, much higher power and repeaters allowed, simple license required
  • Military Intra-Squad Radio - intended to be the "military FRS" - identical except using military frequencies in the 380-400 MHz band
  • MURS - Multi Use Radio Service - the VHF version of FRS, 5 channels at 151/154 MHz, license free
  • Business Industrial Radio Service "Business Band" - FRS is often used in place of, or in conjunction with, UHF business frequencies.
  • PMR446 and DPMR446 - Europe and numerous other countries, UHF analog and digital license free service, 446.0 - 446.2 MHz band
  • Taiwan FRS - Variant of the FRS service (467 MHz only) only legal in Taiwan
  • LPD433 - Europe and numerous other countries, very low power 10mW short-range voice and data service 433 MHz
  • UHF CB 477 MHz band UHF FM CB service, Australia, New Zealand 40 channel/77 channel/80 channel service
  • Freenet - 149 MHz band VHF license free service in Germany
  • Public Radio Service - 409 MHz Chinese license free walkie-talkie UHF service - basically China's FRS service
  • 448 MHz South Korean Personal Radio Service Civil Radio - 448 MHz/449 MHz South Korean UHF license free walkie-talkie service, similar to FRS (may be paired to 424 MHz frequencies)
  • 245 MHz VHF CB Service - Thailand only, 80 channel license free VHF FM CB service 245-246 MHz
  • Short Range Radio 350 MHz UHF CB band 13 channel license free service allocated in India only
  • Short Range Radio Service 325 MHz UHF CB band 40 channel license free Philippines only
  • Specified Low Power Radio 421 MHz/422 MHz/440 MHz very low power 10mW Japan, similar to LPD433
  • 351 MHz Digital Personal Radio 351 MHz band digital voice radio service - Japan 5 watt power 351.16875 MHz - 351.38125 MHz 351.1125 MHz - 351.3875 MHz


Various handheld walkie talkie FRS radios - including the Icom IC-4008A
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