There are 8 additional channels/frequencies for GMRS repeater input use only. These FRS/GMRS frequencies are assigned to channels numbered 01 – 22. FRS and GMRS are FCC-regulated services that utilize designated radio wave frequencies around 462 and 467 MHz in the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) FM band. Two-way radios by definition transmit and receive voice/data via electromagnetic radio waves. Handhelds have the advantage of being portable and are usually less expensive.Īnyone with an FRS or GMRS 2-way radio can listen to (monitor) GENOAK communications on Channel 17 (462.600 MHz) with the “Privacy Code” set to 0 or “Off”.

Mobile and base station radios often have more features and can transmit with more power than handhelds. Handheld 2-way radios are also called walkie-talkies, handie-talkies or just HTs (handheld transmitters/handie-talkies). Radios that work with both of these services have been called “FRS/GMRS” radios, although new (2017) FCC rules reclassify these as “FRS-only” ( FRS) and “GMRS-only” ( GMRS) radios, based on their features and capabilities.Ģ-way GMRS radios are available in portable handheld, mobile (often installed in vehicles) and fixed (base station) versions. Note that GENOAK is primarily an emergency communications (emcomm) service.įRS ( Family Radio Service) and GMRS ( General Mobile Radio Service) are FCC-regulated radio services designed for short-distance, 2-way communications.

Repeater-capable GMRS 2-way radios that will work with the GENOAK repeater are noted below. Any local individual, neighborhood/CERT group, apartment resident or community hub with a “repeater-capable” GMRS 2-way radio can talk (transmit) and listen (monitor) on the GENOAK network for emergency communications, and is welcome and encouraged to participate in the regular monthly check-ins.

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