Why is it that the RR database only shows 15 frequencies for GMRS, but the FCC lists 30 frequencies? Does the database need to be updated?
GMRS frequency question.
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nd5y
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Which database page?
rf_patriot200
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You're seeing the repeater input frequencies listed as well, that's why it shows 30 frequencies.
And here is the FCC list: https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/general-mobile-radio-service-gmrs
rf_patriot200
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There are 8 repeater output, 8 inputs, 7 splinter channels, and 7 FRS channels so there's why you see 30 channels.
Would I need to plug all 30 into a scanner to listen in?
rf_patriot200
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No. Only the repeater outputs, and the 7 splinters, or Frs if those interest you.
nd5y
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A few years ago they split FRS and GMRS into two database pages. The GMRS page only includes the channels that allow 5 W or higher power, repeater operation and wide FM. The rest are on the FRS page.
If you want all on one page then use the wiki FRS/GMRS combined channel chart - The RadioReference Wiki.
No need to put them in twice if you are just litening.
I found back when I was looking at this stuff that combined wiki article to be the best clarification on the subject. Being someone that got some FRS/GMRS radios way back when they were dual purpose devices, I was rather confused when I found some scanner programming info for the services at a much later date. Until I found that article, I thought I was having some cognitive issues.
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