08/18/2022
What is GMRS radio?
Known as “Class A Citizens Band" while renamed by FCC in 1987, GMRS stands for General Mobile Radio Service, using the same frequency band as FRS's (462-467 MHz). The difference is that GMRS radios have designated channels within those frequencies that aren't available to FRS radios. Its use is covered by FCC Part 95, but requires a license to operate. According to the latest FCC rules, a personal GMRS license costs $35 （The new $35 GMRS and Amateur license application fees go into effect April 19, 2022!） and can be obtained online at
Applicants are now required to provide an email address on their license application(s), which will trigger the electronic issuance of an official copy of their license(s) to the email provided upon application grant. The FCC will no longer print, and Licensees will no longer be able to request, har...
