I have never found a pair that works good in the East Texas thicket. My current pair of Midlands I bought said something like 22 miles. I get about 500yards on a good day.
The Family Radio Service (FRS) is a private, two-way, very short-distance voice and data communications service for facilitating family and group activities. The most common use for FRS channels is short-distance, two-way voice communications using small hand-held radios that are similar to walkie-talkies. Other services that allow similar communications include the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) and the Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS). Background The FRS is authorized 14 channels, some of which are shared with GMRS. The rules for this service are in Part 95 subpart B of the Commission’s Rules. Licensing FRS is licensed by rule. This means an individual license is not required to operate an FRS radio provide you comply with the rules. You may operate an FRS radio regardless of your age, and for personal or for business use if you are not a representative of a foreign government. Channels There are 14 FRS channels. Each channel has a bandwidth of 12.5 kHz. 462.5625 462.5875 462.6125 462.6375 462.6625 462.6875 462.7125 467.5625 467.5875 467.6125 467.6375 467.6625 467.6875 467.7125 Seven of the channels (Channels 1-7) are shared with the GMRS, so you may hear communications from GMRS station on these channels. The other seven channels are “FRS-only” channels. Operating a Family Radio Service (FRS) Unit You can operate a FRS transmitter at any place where the FCC regulates radio communications, subject to certain limitations. A FRS transmitter may not be modified and must be certified by the FCC.
Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Rusk County, Texas (TX)
My son is 4 miles away and at night we talk clear as bell.
get you a good antenna NAGOYA NA-771
Lots of clubs have free repeaters you can log into... around dfw I can talk to a person in FT worth using free repeats on FRS/GMRS
Get a ham liscense and the sky is the limit.
We are prepared for the internet/wifi shutdown that will have folks going nuts in case it ever happens...plus you can listen to FM radio and police
Thank you for the information. If I read it correctly you do not have to have a license for the FRS channels? I am going to have to look real hard at these.
Thank you for the information. If I read it correctly you do not have to have a license for the FRS channels? I am going to have to look real hard at these.
Correct
GMRS and FRS are freq that you are good to go on...it is what we use exclusively.
Once you figure out line of sight and how just being 3-4 feet higher can help you will see the benefit.
I bought an inexpensive car mount (magnet) antenna and just stick it up...works great when I need to reach farther.
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