MURS - Revision history

R4002: added reference to FCC regs, Part 95, Subpart J - Multi-Use Radio Service - 47 C.F.R. 95.2701 to 47 C.F.R. 95.2899

2026-03-25T15:24:35Z

added reference to FCC regs, Part 95, Subpart J - Multi-Use Radio Service - 47 C.F.R. 95.2701 to 47 C.F.R. 95.2899

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-	'''Multi Use Radio Service''' - Part 95 FCC Rules, Subpart J. 47 CFR 95.2701 – 47 CFR 95.2899	+	'''Multi Use Radio Service''' - Part 95 FCC Rules, Subpart J, sections 95.2701 to 95.2899. 47 CFR 95.2701 – 47 CFR 95.2899

	''Were you looking for militia tactical radio [[Militia_Radio_Frequencies#Militia_Radio_Programming_Plan_-_Handheld_Radios\|channel plans]]? (MURS is an important part).''		''Were you looking for militia tactical radio [[Militia_Radio_Frequencies#Militia_Radio_Programming_Plan_-_Handheld_Radios\|channel plans]]? (MURS is an important part).''

R4002 at 15:23, 25 March 2026

2026-03-25T15:23:38Z

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-	'''Multi Use Radio Service'''	+	'''Multi Use Radio Service''' - Part 95 FCC Rules, Subpart J. 47 CFR 95.2701 – 47 CFR 95.2899

	''Were you looking for militia tactical radio [[Militia_Radio_Frequencies#Militia_Radio_Programming_Plan_-_Handheld_Radios\|channel plans]]? (MURS is an important part).''		''Were you looking for militia tactical radio [[Militia_Radio_Frequencies#Militia_Radio_Programming_Plan_-_Handheld_Radios\|channel plans]]? (MURS is an important part).''

R4002 at 22:33, 6 October 2025

2025-10-06T22:33:19Z

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	The 154 MHz frequencies were moved from the [[Business_Radio\|Business Radio Service (Part 90 of the FCC rules)]] and stations previously licensed to use these frequencies with higher power levels are considered grandfathered users and may legally transmit high power transmissions. Wal-Mart, Costco, Sam's Club and other retailers that started using 154.600 MHz and 154.570 MHz back when licenses were required have continued to use these frequencies after they were made license-free. ''Technically this means they're "grandfathered" users and enjoy primary status on the frequency - although this is murky in the FCC rules.'' Wal-Mart has a habit of using 154.57 and 154.6 with carrier squelch (CSQ), even in radio congested environments like large shopping malls and urban or suburban areas. This can lead to interference issues when multiple stores are using MURS frequencies in a small area.		The 154 MHz frequencies were moved from the [[Business_Radio\|Business Radio Service (Part 90 of the FCC rules)]] and stations previously licensed to use these frequencies with higher power levels are considered grandfathered users and may legally transmit high power transmissions. Wal-Mart, Costco, Sam's Club and other retailers that started using 154.600 MHz and 154.570 MHz back when licenses were required have continued to use these frequencies after they were made license-free. ''Technically this means they're "grandfathered" users and enjoy primary status on the frequency - although this is murky in the FCC rules.'' Wal-Mart has a habit of using 154.57 and 154.6 with carrier squelch (CSQ), even in radio congested environments like large shopping malls and urban or suburban areas. This can lead to interference issues when multiple stores are using MURS frequencies in a small area.
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		+	== Digital Voice On MURS FAQ ==
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		+	*Digital voice modes meet the bandwidth requirements for all 5 MURS channels.

	== MURS Frequently Asked Questions MURS FAQ ==		== MURS Frequently Asked Questions MURS FAQ ==

R4002: /* MURS Frequencies / Channels: */

2025-10-06T22:25:55Z

MURS Frequencies / Channels:

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	\|MURS Channel 4		\|MURS Channel 4
-	\|MURS-4 Blue Dot	+	\|MURS-4 '''Blue Dot'''
	\|154.570 MHz		\|154.570 MHz
	\|20.00 kHz		\|20.00 kHz
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	\|MURS Channel 5		\|MURS Channel 5
-	\|MURS-5 Green Dot	+	\|MURS-5 '''Green Dot'''
	\|154.600 MHz		\|154.600 MHz
	\|20.00 kHz		\|20.00 kHz

R4002 at 15:38, 12 September 2025

2025-09-12T15:38:44Z

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	'''Multi Use Radio Service'''		'''Multi Use Radio Service'''

-	Were you looking for militia tactical radio [[Militia_Radio_Frequencies#Militia_Radio_Programming_Plan_-_Handheld_Radios\|channel plans]]? (MURS is an important part).	+	''Were you looking for militia tactical radio [[Militia_Radio_Frequencies#Militia_Radio_Programming_Plan_-_Handheld_Radios\|channel plans]]? (MURS is an important part).''

	MURS, American [[VHF / UHF Radio\|VHF CB]], also rendered as "Multi-Use Radio Service" - not to be confused with similar services such as [[FRS]]/[[GMRS]], regular old [[CB\|26-27 MHz CB]], [[VHF marine]] or [[Business_Radio\|licensed land mobile (business radio)]] services.		MURS, American [[VHF / UHF Radio\|VHF CB]], also rendered as "Multi-Use Radio Service" - not to be confused with similar services such as [[FRS]]/[[GMRS]], regular old [[CB\|26-27 MHz CB]], [[VHF marine]] or [[Business_Radio\|licensed land mobile (business radio)]] services.

R4002 at 15:38, 12 September 2025

2025-09-12T15:38:38Z

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	'''Multi Use Radio Service'''		'''Multi Use Radio Service'''

-	~~'''~~Were you looking for militia tactical radio [[Militia_Radio_Frequencies#Militia_Radio_Programming_Plan_-_Handheld_Radios\|channel plans]]? (MURS is an important part). ~~'''~~	+	Were you looking for militia tactical radio [[Militia_Radio_Frequencies#Militia_Radio_Programming_Plan_-_Handheld_Radios\|channel plans]]? (MURS is an important part).

	MURS, American [[VHF / UHF Radio\|VHF CB]], also rendered as "Multi-Use Radio Service" - not to be confused with similar services such as [[FRS]]/[[GMRS]], regular old [[CB\|26-27 MHz CB]], [[VHF marine]] or [[Business_Radio\|licensed land mobile (business radio)]] services.		MURS, American [[VHF / UHF Radio\|VHF CB]], also rendered as "Multi-Use Radio Service" - not to be confused with similar services such as [[FRS]]/[[GMRS]], regular old [[CB\|26-27 MHz CB]], [[VHF marine]] or [[Business_Radio\|licensed land mobile (business radio)]] services.

R4002 at 13:12, 14 February 2024

2024-02-14T13:12:13Z

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	[[File:Motorola RMM2050 MURS Radio.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Motorola RMM2050, a commonly used MURS handheld radio often found on construction sites, retail stores, and for similar purposes.]]		[[File:Motorola RMM2050 MURS Radio.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Motorola RMM2050, a commonly used MURS handheld radio often found on construction sites, retail stores, and for similar purposes.]]

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

R4002: /* Data bursts on MURS, telemetry systems MURS datalinks */

2023-06-28T14:35:40Z

Data bursts on MURS, telemetry systems MURS datalinks

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	Because the FCC rules allow for any mode on the MURS frequencies (as long as the bandwidth restrictions are followed), MURS is becoming more and more popular for unlicensed fixed or point-to-point data link and telemetry systems. Someone scanning the MURS frequencies will often hear short data bursts (often just breaking the radio's squelch). Sometimes multiple systems can be heard on the same frequency during favorable band conditions and depending on the height of the receiving (and transmitting) antennas.		Because the FCC rules allow for any mode on the MURS frequencies (as long as the bandwidth restrictions are followed), MURS is becoming more and more popular for unlicensed fixed or point-to-point data link and telemetry systems. Someone scanning the MURS frequencies will often hear short data bursts (often just breaking the radio's squelch). Sometimes multiple systems can be heard on the same frequency during favorable band conditions and depending on the height of the receiving (and transmitting) antennas.

-	Short range on-site paging and one-way voice driveway sensors are also found on the MURS channels. Due to the favorable propagation characteristics of the 150 MHz VHF band, telemetry systems using MURS are sometimes used as an alternative to unlicensed [[HF_pagers\|26 MHz/27 MHz telemetry systems]]. However, FCC rules permit higher power for telemetry, data links and telecommand purposes on the [[Remote_Control\|six 27 MHz R/C frequencies]]. The MURS rules specifically permit use of all 5 MURS channels for telemetry, data links or telecommand.	+	Short range on-site paging and one-way voice driveway sensors are also found on the MURS channels. Due to the favorable propagation characteristics of the 150 MHz VHF band, telemetry systems using MURS are sometimes used as an alternative to unlicensed [[HF_pagers\|26 MHz/27 MHz telemetry systems]]. However, FCC rules permit higher power for telemetry, data links and telecommand purposes on the [[Remote_Control\|six 27 MHz R/C frequencies]]. The MURS rules specifically permit use of all 5 MURS channels for [[Telemetry\|telemetry]], data links or telecommand.

	The MURS rules are more permissive regarding voice transmissions mixed with data (for example, the Dakota Alert systems) compared to other license-free bands. The 2 watt power limit is comparable to the 4 watt / 25 watt power limits on the 26/27 MHz RC data frequencies. It is much easier to set up high gain antennas on VHF vs. 11 meters/CB frequencies.		The MURS rules are more permissive regarding voice transmissions mixed with data (for example, the Dakota Alert systems) compared to other license-free bands. The 2 watt power limit is comparable to the 4 watt / 25 watt power limits on the 26/27 MHz RC data frequencies. It is much easier to set up high gain antennas on VHF vs. 11 meters/CB frequencies.

R4002: /* MURS repeaters simplex repeaters cross-band MURS repeater listing */

2022-06-18T14:15:16Z

MURS repeaters simplex repeaters cross-band MURS repeater listing

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	*151.940 MHz MURS Channel 3 151.94 MHz 103.5 Hz CTCSS/PL - Oregon (additional information unconfirmed)		*151.940 MHz MURS Channel 3 151.94 MHz 103.5 Hz CTCSS/PL - Oregon (additional information unconfirmed)
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		+	*151.940 MHz MURS Channel 3 151.94 MHz 156.7 Hz CTCSS/PL - Sacramento, CA area

	== MURS Calling Frequency - Prepper/Militia Users - MURS Channel 3 151.940 MHz ==		== MURS Calling Frequency - Prepper/Militia Users - MURS Channel 3 151.940 MHz ==

R4002: /* MURS repeaters simplex repeaters cross-band MURS repeater listing */

2022-06-18T14:10:35Z

MURS repeaters simplex repeaters cross-band MURS repeater listing

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	*151.880 MHz MURS Channel 2 151.88 MHz 156.7 Hz CTCSS/PL - Mount Jackson, Virginia (Shenandoah County, VA) very large coverage area - 151.880 MHz 156.7 Hz CTCSS. The Mount Jackson, VA MURS simplex repeater - '''Confirmed active May 2020''' - has 50+ mile radius coverage in the valleys below and even further from higher elevations in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Virginia Piedmont region. Coverage extends into portions of West Virginia and western Maryland. '''Very''' large footprint.		*151.880 MHz MURS Channel 2 151.88 MHz 156.7 Hz CTCSS/PL - Mount Jackson, Virginia (Shenandoah County, VA) very large coverage area - 151.880 MHz 156.7 Hz CTCSS. The Mount Jackson, VA MURS simplex repeater - '''Confirmed active May 2020''' - has 50+ mile radius coverage in the valleys below and even further from higher elevations in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Virginia Piedmont region. Coverage extends into portions of West Virginia and western Maryland. '''Very''' large footprint.
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		+	*151.940 MHz MURS Channel 3 151.94 MHz 103.5 Hz CTCSS/PL - Oregon (additional information unconfirmed)

	== MURS Calling Frequency - Prepper/Militia Users - MURS Channel 3 151.940 MHz ==		== MURS Calling Frequency - Prepper/Militia Users - MURS Channel 3 151.940 MHz ==