Business GMRS Radios
GMRS is a licensed radio service commonly used for short-distance two-way voice communication using handheld radios, mobile radios, and repeater systems.
GMRS two-way radios uses channels around 462 MHz and 467 MHz, operate on 30 channels. 22 of which are the same as FRS. GMRS and FRS work on the same frequencies, but anything over two watts is considered GMRS. GMRS radios have their own channels, which are called 15-22. On these channels, they can be used in duplex mode with analog signals. They can also be used in simplex mode. With 8 additional repeater channels (15R-22R) that are exclusive to GMRS and may only be used by licensed GMRS operators. The maximum power allowed by law for GMRS two-way radios is 50 Watts.
GMRS radios are more suitable for outdoor commercial activities such as agriculture, construction, sports competitions, music festivals, etc.
What is GMRS?
The General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) is a land-mobile FM UHF radio service designed for short-range two-way voice communication and authorized under part 95 of the US FCC code. It requires a license in the United States. The US GMRS license is issued for a period of 10 years by the FCC. The United States permits use by adult individuals who possess a valid GMRS license, as well as their immediate family members. Immediate relatives of the GMRS system licensee are entitled to communicate among themselves for personal or business purposes, but employees of the licensee who are not family members are not covered by the license. Non-family members must be licensed separately.GMRS Walkie Talkies and Mobile Two Way Radios Low-cost, non-congested and efficient private network communication solution.
Can GMRS be used for business?
Yes, as long as everyone using it is licensed individually (or through a family license), and follow the GMRS transmission rules, GMRS can be used for business communications. Note that you don’t get “your” channel but still must share the GMRS spectrum with other users.
Here are some key benefits of gmrs radios:
- Business Band radios typically require a more complex and expensive license, while GMRS radios have a simpler and more affordable licensing process.
- The maximum allowable wattage of an FRS radio on channels 1-7 and 15-22 is 2 watts, while the GMRS is allowed up to 5 watts on channels 1-7 and up to 50 watts on channels 15-22.
- GMRS radios have access to eight repeater channels, significantly maximizing the potential transmission range of your radio. Repeaters are radios that are set up to receive and retransmit everything they hear. This capability is not available for FRS radios but is an important feature for GMRS radios, whose range would otherwise be limited by line of sight.
