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GMRS — The Family Band That Actually Works
Season 4 · Episode 1

GMRS — The Family Band That Actually Works

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October 16, 202525m 6s

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Show Notes

What you'll learn (fast):

  • Why GMRS is the practical "bigger brother" to FRS: same 22 channels, different rules, more capability.

  • The license is simple: $35, 10 years, one license covers your whole household (apply at FCC.gov).

  • Range reality: terrain + antennas matter. Main channels allow up to 50W transmitter output; interstitials are lower.

  • Privacy tones ≠ privacy. GMRS is open-air. You must ID every 15 minutes and at the end.

  • Why certified radios matter (and why new FRS/GMRS combo handhelds aren't sold anymore).

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