Updated February 2018 to include changes from FCC Part 95 reform.
All of our FRS and GMRS consumer radios operate on either the GMRS or FRS channels, and most support both. We are sometimes asked for the exact frequencies of these channels. Below is a table showing the channel number, type of channel, and the frequency.
FRS and GMRS Frequencies
Channel | Type | Frequency | FRS Power / Bandwidth | GMRS Power / Bandwidth |
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1 | FRS/GMRS | 462.5625 | 2W / 12.5kHz | 5W / 25kHz* |
2 | FRS/GMRS | 462.5875 | 2W / 12.5kHz | 5W / 25kHz* |
3 | FRS/GMRS | 462.6125 | 2W / 12.5kHz | 5W / 25kHz* |
4 | FRS/GMRS | 462.6375 | 2W / 12.5kHz | 5W / 25kHz* |
5 | FRS/GMRS | 462.6625 | 2W / 12.5kHz | 5W / 25kHz* |
6 | FRS/GMRS | 462.6875 | 2W / 12.5kHz | 5W / 25kHz* |
7 | FRS/GMRS | 462.7125 | 2W / 12.5kHz | 5W / 25kHz* |
8 | FRS/GMRS | 467.5625 | 0.5W / 12.5kHz | 0.5W / 12.5kHz |
9 | FRS/GMRS | 467.5875 | 0.5W / 12.5kHz | 0.5W / 12.5kHz |
10 | FRS/GMRS | 467.6125 | 0.5W / 12.5kHz | 0.5W / 12.5kHz |
11 | FRS/GMRS | 467.6375 | 0.5W / 12.5kHz | 0.5W / 12.5kHz |
12 | FRS/GMRS | 467.6625 | 0.5W / 12.5kHz | 0.5W / 12.5kHz |
13 | FRS/GMRS | 467.6875 | 0.5W / 12.5kHz | 0.5W / 12.5kHz |
14 | FRS/GMRS | 467.7125 | 0.5W / 12.5kHz | 0.5W / 12.5kHz |
15 | FRS/GMRS | 462.5500 | 2W / 12.5kHz | 50W / 25kHz* |
16 | FRS/GMRS | 462.5750 | 2W / 12.5kHz | 50W / 25kHz* |
17 | FRS/GMRS | 462.6000 | 2W / 12.5kHz | 50W / 25kHz* |
18 | FRS/GMRS | 462.6250 | 2W / 12.5kHz | 50W / 25kHz* |
19 | FRS/GMRS | 462.6500 | 2W / 12.5kHz | 50W / 25kHz* |
20 | FRS/GMRS | 462.6750 | 2W / 12.5kHz | 50W / 25kHz* |
21 | FRS/GMRS | 462.7000 | 2W / 12.5kHz | 50W / 25kHz* |
22 | FRS/GMRS | 462.7250 | 2W / 12.5kHz | 50W / 25kHz* |
RPT15 | GMRS | 467.5500 | - | 50W / 25kHz* |
RPT16 | GMRS | 467.5750 | - | 50W / 25kHz* |
RPT17 | GMRS | 467.6000 | - | 50W / 25kHz* |
RPT18 | GMRS | 467.6250 | - | 50W / 25kHz* |
RPT19 | GMRS | 467.6500 | - | 50W / 25kHz* |
RPT20 | GMRS | 467.6750 | - | 50W / 25kHz* |
PRT21 | GMRS | 467.7000 | - | 50W / 25kHz* |
RPT22 | GMRS | 467.7250 | - | 50W / 25kHz* |
*Note: 20kHz Authorized Bandwidth.
FRS and GMRS Frequencies prior to 2017 Part 95 Reform
Channel | Type | Frequency |
1 | FRS / GMRS | 462.5625 |
2 | FRS / GMRS | 462.5875 |
3 | FRS / GMRS | 462.6125 |
4 | FRS / GMRS | 462.6375 |
5 | FRS / GMRS | 462.6625 |
6 | FRS / GMRS | 462.6875 |
7 | FRS / GMRS | 462.7125 |
8 | FRS | 467.5625 |
9 | FRS | 467.5875 |
10 | FRS | 467.6125 |
11 | FRS | 467.6375 |
12 | FRS | 467.6625 |
13 | FRS | 467.6875 |
14 | FRS | 467.7125 |
15 | GMRS | 462.5500 |
16 | GMRS | 462.5750 |
17 | GMRS | 462.6000 |
18 | GMRS | 462.6250 |
19 | GMRS | 462.6500 |
20 | GMRS | 462.6750 |
21 | GMRS | 462.7000 |
22 | GMRS | 462.7250 |
*Channels 8-14 limited to 0.5 watts.
Midland MXT115 MicroMobile GMRS radio with 15 channels and extreme long range. |
i have a uhf mobile radio that i found laying around and i just got an antenna from your web sight, i am using this radio to talk to my bubble wrap radios and i can talk to them just fine but the bubble wrap radios are not talking back to the mobile very well. it seems like the radio picks up the signal but wont transmit the actual voice. there is a "squelch/monitor" button i can push and it makes the mobile radio staticky but it will receive signal from the bubble wraps. but it is very loud and annoying until turned off. any idea what could be happening? im not that good with radios.
Hi Randy, the Cobra MR-HH450 DUAL Combination Marine and GMRS Radio has a removeable antenna and can be connected to an external antenna that is tuned to frequencies in the 467 MHz range.
You can hear a review of the Cobra MR-HH450 DUAL in Episode #75 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast.
I responded your question posted in the Two Way Radio Forum in the thread Midland CT210 and Midland LXT 500.
I have 2 LXT500 midland. Is it possiple to connect with a midland CT210 ?
These Radios are UHF band..
I believe its 420-470Mhz is UHF
Most of the newer FRS/GMRS radios do NOT have removable antennas, but I need to utilize an external antenna for either in my cabin or on my motorcycle for improved distance when traveling long distances, especially through hilly / mountainous terrain.
Is there a current model (2013) you can recommend that has a removable antenna, or is there any alternative means of making this work?
Additionally, what kind of external antenna would work with FRS/GMRS radios? Would it be any UHF mobile or base antenna?
Thank you .....
Operating in all GMRS-only frequencies requires a license. Shared FRS/GMRS frequencies do not require a license only if they are used as FRS frequencies in low power mode at 1/2 watt or less. If operating a radio on a shared FRS/GMRS frequency at more than 1/2 watt, a GMRS license is required.
For an in-depth discussion on GMRS licensing, listen to The Two Way Radio Show Episode 6 - GMRS Radio Licensing.
what gmrs frequencies can be talked on with out a lic.
They are UHF. UHF is any frequency between 300Mgz and 3000Mhz. FRS falls within that at the 462- Mhz
Chris, the Midland GXT1050 uses pre-programmed FRS/GMRS frequencies in the UHF band (462.5625 - 462.7250) and the Vertex Standard VX-231-AD0B-5 is a VHF radio using business frequencies (134-174 MHz). The Midland cannot be programmed to talk with the Vertex.
Ok...so my job site uses Vertex Standard VX-231-ADOB-5 (Not sure of the specs on these) I was wondering if my Midland GXT 1050 vp4 could be programed to work with these?
any help on this would be great.
Job site is running CH 4 on the vertex
Unless you live in canada, GMRS and FRS are free to use by all because americans f@#!ed up the frequency by spamming gmrs
An amateur (HAM) radio license does not cover GMRS bands. A seperate license is required for use of GMRS.
On the plus side, anyone even remotely related to you can use the GMRS bands under your license.
Chris A,
We can program this: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/products/icom/ic-f6021.aspx to work as a GMRS radio.
They have privacy codes enabled. This will help a bit: https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2008/05/how_midlands_extra_channels_work.aspx
First thing is to have them go to another channel, such as channel 15 and have them turn off all privacy codes. Then, make sure you also turn off your privacy codes and go to channel 15. You should be able to communicate then. You can then try turning back on the codes.
Refer to the manual for complete instructions on setting and using privacy codes.
I was wondering if there is any type of CB or something similar that can be hooked into a car that can pick up frequencies from 462.5500 - 467.7125. I bought 4 hand held units that use those frequencies, but I want to be able to use a car mounted unit with them as well.
Hello there,
I have a weird dilemma, I have 4X GTX 600 Midlands and I am trying to find my mates Motorola frequencies. They tell me they are on Channel 25 subcode or privacy channel 05.
Now every time I change my Midland frequencies to the same as theirs for some reason I can not listen to them on the field. Can anyone help me on this?
Thanks
You could be getting interference from several sources. Since you are using GRMS radios, I would try using the scan / channel delete function to filter out (remove) those channels.
We have a problem when we run our radios on scan mode. They lock onto channel 2 & 6 & all we here is a squelch break about every second or 2. There is a airplane homing becon south of us about 5+ miles & I was wondering what the frequency of that was & if that might be the cause of this interference. It only happens in western noble county Indiana. Please advise...Thanks
A radio with the CTCSS codes turned off will receive ALL transmissions on that particular channel. The only thing that the CTCSS does is to limit what you hear...which is why you are supposed to check the frequency without CTCSS to prevent interfering with other transmissions.
NO...no amatuer radio license authorizes operation on GMRS. You need a completely different license.