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With all the news about Hams helping with communication when things go wrong, I, too, want to be able to use all the services (FRS/GRMS/MURS) when the sh*t hits the fan.
I understand that hams cannot transmit on FRS/GRMS/MURS so there is one radio I need.
I understand that MURS can only transmit on MURS radios so there is another radio.
The confusion is can I buy a FRS/GRMS radio that will transmit on both?
I've read no and yes in different google searches.
A combo FRS/GRMS would mean only three radios but read they are now illegal.
Any clarification would be helpful, Thanks.
 
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OK, finding FRS/GRMS radios for sale everywhere so apparently legal.
Looks like you just have to switch power to transmit on each.
 
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trunker said:
OK, finding FRS/GRMS radios for sale everywhere so apparently legal.
Looks like you just have to switch power to transmit on each.
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It's G.M.R.S, not GRMS. GMRS stands for General Mobile Radio Service.

FRS and GMRS use the same frequencies. Do NOT buy an FRS radio. FRS radios are limited by the FCC to lower power and a non-removable antenna. Get a -real- GMRS radio. You can run more power, and more importantly, have a much better antenna. The better antenna will make more difference on your range than the power output, so make sure you have a good antenna.
 
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trunker said:
With all the news about Hams helping with communication when things go wrong, I, too, want to be able to use all the services (FRS/GRMS/MURS) when the sh*t hits the fan.
I understand that hams cannot transmit on FRS/GRMS/MURS so there is one radio I need.
I understand that MURS can only transmit on MURS radios so there is another radio.
The confusion is can I buy a FRS/GRMS radio that will transmit on both?
I've read no and yes in different google searches.
A combo FRS/GRMS would mean only three radios but read they are now illegal.
Any clarification would be helpful, Thanks.
Click to expand...
The TIDradio H-8 Will do what you want. tidradio.com
 
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