GMRS Band Plan

The General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) is a popular choice for short-range communication, especially for family and outdoor activities. Here’s a concise band plan outlining the GMRS channel allocations and guidelines.

GMRS Frequencies

  • Channels 1-7 (462.550 MHz - 462.725 MHz): Designated for simplex operation, these channels allow direct communication between users without a repeater.

  • Channels 8-14 (467.550 MHz - 467.725 MHz): These frequencies are also simplex and are generally used for communication in a local area.

  • Channels 15-22 (462.550 MHz - 462.725 MHz; Duplicated from Channels 1-7): These can be used in conjunction with repeaters.

Repeater Frequencies

  • Repeater Input (462.550 MHz - 462.725 MHz): Typically used for repeater uplinks.

  • Repeater Output (467.550 MHz - 467.725 MHz): These channels are for users to communicate through the repeaters.

Channel Assignments

Channel Frequency Type Usage 1 462.550 MHz Simplex General communication 2 462.575 MHz Simplex General communication 3 462.600 MHz Simplex General communication 4 462.625 MHz Simplex General communication 5 462.650 MHz Simplex General communication 6 462.675 MHz Simplex General communication 7 462.700 MHz Simplex General communication 8 467.550 MHz Simplex General communication 9 467.575 MHz Simplex General communication 10 467.600 MHz Simplex General communication 11 467.625 MHz Simplex General communication 12 467.650 MHz Simplex General communication 13 467.675 MHz Simplex General communication 14 467.700 MHz Simplex General communication 15 462.575 MHz Repeater Uplink to repeater 16 462.600 MHz Repeater Uplink to repeater 17 462.625 MHz Repeater Uplink to repeater 18 462.650 MHz Repeater Uplink to repeater 19 462.675 MHz Repeater Uplink to repeater 20 462.700 MHz Repeater Uplink to repeater 21 462.725 MHz Repeater Uplink to repeater

Key Guidelines

  • Licensing: GMRS requires a license from the FCC, which is valid for ten years and covers the licensee and their immediate family members.

  • Power Restrictions: GMRS radios can operate at a maximum power of 50 watts on some channels. Always check the specifications of your equipment.

  • Mixing Activities: GMRS channels are primarily used for personal communications. Commercial or business use is not allowed.

  • Interference and Etiquette: Use channels responsibly and avoid causing interference with other users. Simplex channels allow for limited communications, so be courteous and share the airwaves as needed.

Adhering to this band plan will help ensure efficient communication while enjoying the benefits of GMRS. Happy radioing!