GMRS Simply Defined. As noted on fcc.gov, GMRS has 30 total channels.Channels 1-7 are limited to a maximum effective radiated power (ERP) of 5 watts, channels 8-14 are limited to a maximum of ½ ...

There are several reasons why CB radios are still the go-to radio choice for truckers. One key reason is licensing -- unlike CB radios, GMRS requires an FCC license that costs $35 for 10 years and ...

There are several reasons why CB radios are still the go-to radio choice for truckers. One key reason is licensing — unlike CB radios, GMRS requires an FCC license that costs $35 for 10 years ...

FRS and GMRS radios have the performance that we wished walkie talkies had when we were kids. I find them interesting because they aren’t quite as tied down as amateur radio bands. (They’re ...

GMRS also allows for the use of repeaters, making it more effective than the unlicensed FRS. GMRS radios, this one included, often can receive or scan frequencies they can’t transmit on, ...

GMRS can be a way for friends to communicate, just for fun, proponents say, and of course during emergencies. Currently White and Garriepy are evaluating locations for nodes, and also for two ...