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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Jason,
Unless your GMRS license is one of the grandfathered business-type licenses, you can't legally use GMRS in your executive protection business, unless you are using the FRS frequencies. I'm not sure the GD-55 is type-accepted for GMRS anyway.
Tom, the 10th Amendment is subject to the laws that are passed by congress (the representatives of the people), which is why the Feds have regulatory authority over the airwaves under the interstate commerce clause and other laws passed since the Constitution (radio waves don't stop at the state line). As SCOTUS ruled in 1941, "The power of Congress over interstate commerce “is complete in itself, may be exercised to its utmost extent, and acknowledges no limitations other than are prescribed in the Constitution.” That power can neither be enlarged nor diminished by the exercise or non-exercise of state power. It is no objection to the assertion of the power to regulate interstate commerce that its exercise is attended by the same incidents which attended the exercise of the police power of the states...Our conclusion is unaffected by the Tenth Amendment which states but a truism that all is retained which has not been surrendered."
The tropes cited by libertarian Ron Paul groupies, such as "free men don't need licenses" might sound good to the spoiled kids of all ages, but are a fantasy.
Does anyone realize that the Federal government (FCC) has NO authority to regulate the radio spectrum? This power is reserved to the States (or the people). Note: I certainly believe that there should be some regulation of the radio spectrum so as to allow commercial radio, television, etc., to broadcast a relatively uninterrupted signal, but this power of regulation does not reside with the FEDS!
Why do I need to use my call sign when transmitting @ 1/2 watt on 467 MHz interstitial channels? (8-14)
You know damn well you can not use HAM radio as a business radio, that is a FCC violation.
I have a question.... I am extremely new to this gmrs world so forgive the ignorance..
I know you need a license to transmit on gmrs channels. But I only bought this gmrs radio because I was looking to replace my FRS walkie talkies and while on eBay looking for new FRS walkie talkies I came across the gmrs radios and bought one. If I only transmit my gmrs radio on frequencies that are FRS channels do I still need a license? Nothing is different between me using an FRS and gmr's radio this way. Also say my FRS radio is on channel 19 for example with the little sub channel code thing at 39, does that mean that on my gmrs radio when I type in the frequency is the code no longer for 62.6500? Do those little sub channel codes make it so it's transmitting and receiving on a different frequency? And if so how do I find that out? Other than individually testing every single .001 increment?
Hi Joshua, to answer your questions, we need to know what radio you are using and the country in which you are using it. You do need a GMRS license to operate a GMRS radio in the US, even on the FRS channels, as you would be operating it as a GMRS radio. What makes it a GMRS radio is the wattage. An FRS radio operates at 2 watts or less. Once it operates above 2 watts, it's a GMRS radio. Of course, it also needs to be Part 95 type accepted for GMRS to be legal in the US. If you purchased this radio off eBay or an Internet site based off-shore, the risk is high that it may not be a legit, FCC approved GMRS radio. In the US, it is best to purchase from a reputable GMRS radio dealer such as Buy Two Way Radios to be sure what you are purchasing is lawful for use on GMRS.
Error in the chart above.
Channel 8 is NOT 467.5625 but is actually 467.5675.
See CFR §95.1763 GMRS channels.
The GMRS is allotted 30 channels—16 main channels and 14 interstitial channels. GMRS stations may transmit on any of the channels as indicated below.
(a) 462 MHz main channels. Only mobile, hand-held portable, repeater, base and fixed stations may transmit on these 8 channels. The channel center frequencies are: 462.5500, 462.5750, 462.6000, 462.6250, 462.6500, 462.6750, 462.7000, and 462.7250 MHz.
(b) 462 MHz interstitial channels. Only mobile, hand-held portable and base stations may transmit on these 7 channels. The channel center frequencies are: 462.5625, 462.5875, 462.6125, 462.6375, 462.6625, 462.6875, and 462.7125 MHz.
(c) 467 MHz main channels. Only mobile, hand-held portable, control and fixed stations may transmit on these 8 channels. Mobile, hand-held portable and control stations may transmit on these channels only when communicating through a repeater station or making brief test transmissions in accordance with §95.319(c). The channel center frequencies are: 467.5500, 467.5750, 467.6000, 467.6250, 467.6500, 467.6750, 467.7000, and 467.7250 MHz.
(d) 467 MHz interstitial channels. Only hand-held portable units may transmit on these 7 channels. The channel center frequencies are: 467.5675, 467.5875, 467.6125, 467.6375, 467.6625, 467.6875, and 467.7125 MHz.
It seems the FCC made an error on their website, explained here:
https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Family_Radio_Service
Harlan, Channel 8 is indeed 467.5625.
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/08/29/2017-17395/personal-radio-service-reform
All FRS radios that I have transmit and receive on this frequency, not 467.5675.
where can i find all the current and up to date current used frequency list
thanks i n advanve
So I read §95.1773 and I see your asterisk above indicating that GMRS bandwidth is now 20 khz. Yet I see charts everywhere (including one above) and most (all?) radios that specify 25 kHz. Can anyone explain?
Thanks!
Steve, please clarify where there is any misinformation regarding GMRS on our blog. We strive to provide accurate information, so if you have found anything inconsistent, please let us know.
The information you posted from the eCFR web site is correct, and to our knowledge, the articles on our blog are not in conflict with rules published by the FCC.
Although there is a lot of good information in this blog there is also a lot of misinformation. I took the following directly from the eCFR web site. If I am missing something please site a reference to it.
Based on the current FCC Title 47 part 95 subsection E 95.1705: A valid individual license is required to operate a GMRS station. To obtain an individual license, an applicant must be eligible and follow the applicable rules and procedures set forth in this subpart and in part 1 of this chapter, and must pay the required application and regulatory fees as set forth in part 1, subpart G of this chapter.
A GMRS license is good for 10 years.
Hi Pat, there is no license that covers operation across multiple radio services in the US, such as ham, marine and GMRS. Each service has its own set of rules and licensing requirements. In addition, the radios must be type accepted to operate within the service it is designed for, with the exception of amateur (ham) radios, which by their very nature of being devices for the hobby, do not require any FCC type acceptance for use on those bands.
The FTR2DR would need to be FCC Part 95 type accepted for use on the GMRS for legal use on those channels. Likewise, it would need to be Part 80 type accepted for use on marine frequencies. For more information, read our article Types of Two Way Radios or listen to the Two Way Radio Show Podcast TWRS-75 - Types of Two Way Radios.
Hi, my question. I am a recent new ham. I purchased a Yaesu ft2dr.
My son is getting a marine vhf handheld for kayak fishing, also we have two Motorola uhf hand held for backpacking. Now, I know these are on channels that are not under ham operating parameters. Is there a license or several license that can be attained to package all access by the Yaesu? Such as under the Mars mod. Would a GMRS added license or something else make it acceptable to put all contact into one radio or do I have to carry three radios?? Thanks!
Tony, a GMRS license is required when using GMRS and FRS/GMRS shared frequencies above 2 watts.
as of June 2017 below 5 watts no license required
As listed on the chart, the service you use on channels 1-7 depends on the wattage and bandwidth you use to transmit. Motorola Talkabout T-Series radios transmit below 2 watts, so you would be on the FRS. If you were using, say, a Midland GXT1000, which operates above 2 watts, you would be using the GMRS.
If I set channel #1-7 FRS/GMRS shared on Motorola T Series, how do I know if it is using FRS or GMRS ?
Does anybody know the Frequencies for a TYT radio for Guernsey Channel Islands If so can you email me Thanks I musing on my radio 446.068
I have a baofeng uv 5r can i link that radio to a walki talkie that is sold at walmart if so what are the frequencies please email me i live in united states . in the subject line please put frequencies
Hi Jason, The GD-55 is a digital DMR radio and is not legal for use on the GMRS in the US. We do not carry this radio, but according to the reviews of this radio on eham.net, it is generally considered not up to par with the TYT MD-380 and MD-390, which we do carry, for ham or business use.
If you plan to use the two way radio radios for security, GMRS may not be the way to go anyway for a number of reasons.
If you give us a call at 1-800-584-1445 we will be happy to assist you in reaching a more viable solution for choosing radios and frequencies for security use.