FRS - Revision history

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	'''Family Radio Service'''		'''Family Radio Service'''

-	License free 22-channel [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|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 original Part 95 personal radio service - the [[CB]] radio service for personal, family, business or really any other use. Shares all frequencies with the [[GMRS]] service.	+	License free 22-channel [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|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 original Part 95 personal radio service - the [[CB]] radio service for personal, family, business or really any other use. Shares all 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.		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.

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	*FRS Channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz 156 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 39		*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 - 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 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 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 131.8 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 29

R4002 at 15:42, 12 September 2025

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	'''Family Radio Service'''		'''Family Radio Service'''

-	License free 22-channel [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|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 all frequencies with the [[GMRS]] service.	+	License free 22-channel [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|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 original Part 95 personal radio service - the [[CB]] radio service for personal, family, business or really any other use. Shares all 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.		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.

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	'''Family Radio Service'''		'''Family Radio Service'''

-	License free 22-channel [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|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.	+	License free 22-channel [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|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 all 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.	+	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.		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.

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	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.		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.

-	'''Were you looking for militia tactical radio frequencies for programming FRS and MURS into your Baofeng radio [[Militia_Radio_Frequencies#Militia_Radio_Programming_Plan_-_Handheld_Radios\|channel plans]]? (FRS is an important part - if not ''the'' most important part). '''	+	''Were you looking for militia tactical radio frequencies for programming FRS and MURS into your Baofeng radio [[Militia_Radio_Frequencies#Militia_Radio_Programming_Plan_-_Handheld_Radios\|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 legal ''simplex'' use without a license.		Legal for use by individuals, families and '''businesses'''. All 22 channels are available for legal ''simplex'' use without a license.

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	'''Family Radio Service'''		'''Family Radio Service'''

-	22-channel [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|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.	+	License free 22-channel [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|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.		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.		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.
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-	~~Short range walkie talkie radios.~~

	'''Were you looking for militia tactical radio frequencies for programming FRS and MURS into your Baofeng radio [[Militia_Radio_Frequencies#Militia_Radio_Programming_Plan_-_Handheld_Radios\|channel plans]]? (FRS is an important part - if not ''the'' most important part). '''		'''Were you looking for militia tactical radio frequencies for programming FRS and MURS into your Baofeng radio [[Militia_Radio_Frequencies#Militia_Radio_Programming_Plan_-_Handheld_Radios\|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.	+	Legal for use by individuals, families and '''businesses'''. All 22 channels are available for legal ''simplex'' use without a license.

	== FRS Frequencies FRS Channels 22 Channels ==		== FRS Frequencies FRS Channels 22 Channels ==

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	[[Category: VHF/UHF Radio Services]]		[[Category: VHF/UHF Radio Services]]
	[[Category: Radio station lists]]		[[Category: Radio station lists]]
		+	[[Category:Personal_Radio_Services]]

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	== Wireless Intercom Systems FM Intercoms ==		== Wireless Intercom Systems FM Intercoms ==
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		+	See also: 900MHz intercom systems operating under [[Part_15#15.247_-_Operation_within_the_bands_902-928_MHz.2C_2400-2483.5_MHz.2C_and_5725-5850_MHz.\|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.		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.

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FRS Frequently Asked Questions FRS FAQ

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	== FRS Frequently Asked Questions FRS FAQ ==		== FRS Frequently Asked Questions FRS FAQ ==
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		+	FRS radio FAQ. Intro to FRS radio and GMRS radio.

	*'''Do you need a license to use the 22 FRS channels?'''		*'''Do you need a license to use the 22 FRS channels?'''
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	*FRS Channel 21 - 155 DCS (731I), 743 DCS (743N)		*FRS Channel 21 - 155 DCS (731I), 743 DCS (743N)
	*FRS Channel 22 - 223 DCS (223N), 734 DCS (734N), 743 DCS (743N), 754 DCS (754N)		*FRS Channel 22 - 223 DCS (223N), 734 DCS (734N), 743 DCS (743N), 754 DCS (754N)
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	*'''My Midland FRS radio has more than 22 channels? How is this possible?'''		*'''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 [[FRS#Midland_FRS_GMRS_50_Channel_Radios\|Midland extra FRS channels FRS walkie talkies]].		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 [[FRS#Midland_FRS_GMRS_50_Channel_Radios\|Midland extra FRS channels FRS walkie talkies]].
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		+	*'''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), [[Business_Radio#Default_Motorola_Kenwood_Vertex_TYT_Baofeng_Pofung_BTECH_Hytera_Retevis_Blackbox_Radios_Factory_Out_Of_The_Box_Channels_Frequencies_Settings\|see this list]].

	== FRS Information and Discussion ==		== FRS Information and Discussion ==

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	*'''Do you need a license to use the 22 FRS channels?'''		*'''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.		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.
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	*'''Are the "[[Business_Radio#Common_Itinerant_and_Low_Power_Business_Frequencies\|color dot]]" frequencies license free or part of FRS?'''		*'''Are the "[[Business_Radio#Common_Itinerant_and_Low_Power_Business_Frequencies\|color dot]]" frequencies license free or part of FRS?'''
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	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.		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.
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		+	*'''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.
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		+	*'''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.
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		+	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.
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	*'''Are Baofeng radios illegal?''' or '''Are Baofeng radios legal?'''		*'''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.		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.
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	*'''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?'''		*'''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?'''
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	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.		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.
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	*'''Are FRS channels part of the CB radio service?'''		*'''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.		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.
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	*'''Can I talk to CB radios with my FRS radio?'''		*'''Can I talk to CB radios with my FRS radio?'''
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	*'''What are the FRS channels? I want to program them in my Baofeng, Hytera, Retevis, BTECH, TYT, QYT, Motorola, Kenwood, Icom, etc.'''		*'''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#FRS_Frequencies_FRS_Channels_22_Channels\|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.		See the section above listing the 22 [[FRS#FRS_Frequencies_FRS_Channels_22_Channels\|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.
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	*'''Should I program the FRS frequencies or channels FM deviation in wide or narrow mode?'''		*'''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).		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).
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	*'''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?'''		*'''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.		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.
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	*'''I'm programming a set of radios with the FRS frequencies - which CTCSS PL or DCS DPL DTCS tones or codes should I 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?'''
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	*'''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.		*'''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.
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	*'''My FRS radio has something called privacy codes - what are these and how do they work?'''		*'''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 [[FRS#FRS_CTCSS_and_DCS_Subchannel_Code_Tone_.22Privacy_Code.22_Listing\|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).		Privacy code is an unfortunate marketing term for selective calling systems such as [[FRS#FRS_CTCSS_and_DCS_Subchannel_Code_Tone_.22Privacy_Code.22_Listing\|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).
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	*'''My Midland FRS radio has more than 22 channels? How is this possible?'''		*'''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 [[FRS#Midland_FRS_GMRS_50_Channel_Radios\|Midland extra FRS channels FRS walkie talkies]].		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 [[FRS#Midland_FRS_GMRS_50_Channel_Radios\|Midland extra FRS channels FRS walkie talkies]].
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	*'''My Retevis / Baofeng / etc FRS radio has only 16 channels, how does this work?'''		*'''My Retevis / Baofeng / etc FRS radio has only 16 channels, how does this work?'''