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== Recognized Channels == | == Recognized Channels == | ||
− | Some groups try to consistently use the same channel/tone combinations | + | Some groups try to consistently use the same channel/tone combinations. |
− | *01/ | + | * 01/00 (462.5625 CSQ) - National SOS Radio Network emergency |
− | *11/22 - [[Wikipedia:Birdwatching|Birders]] (no roger beep, please) | + | * 07/15 (462.7125 110.9) - MilCom/Airshow Hobbyists (backup) |
− | *14/38 - MilCom/Airshow Hobbyists ( | + | * 11/22 (467.6375 141.3) - [[Wikipedia:Birdwatching|Birders]] (no roger beep, please) |
+ | * 14/38 (467.7125 250.3) - MilCom/Airshow Hobbyists | ||
+ | * 20/22 (462.6750 141.3) - Travelers information/assistance | ||
== CTCSS == | == CTCSS == | ||
− | Most FRS radios have [[CTCSS]] capability. The companies marketing the radios usually refer to these tones as "privacy codes" even though they provide no privacy. Instead of asking FRS users to understand the actual tone values, integers are used instead. Most, but not all, manufacturers use the same numbers as Motorola: | + | Most FRS radios have [[CTCSS]] capability. Some higher end units may also have [[DCS]]. The companies marketing the radios usually refer to these tones as "privacy codes" even though they provide no privacy. Instead of asking FRS users to understand the actual tone values, integers are used instead. Most, but not all, manufacturers use the same numbers as Motorola: |
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+ | ==Canada== | ||
+ | American-standard FRS radios have been approved for use in Canada since April 2000. The revised technical standard RSS 210 has essentially the same technical requirements as in the United States. Since September 2004,low-power [[GMRS]] radios and dual-standard FRS/GMRS radios have also been approved for use in Canada, giving additional channels. In Canada, no license is required and no restrictions are imposed on the GMRS channels. | ||
+ | *[http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf01320.html#aE Industry Canada: FRS & GMRS specifications in Canada RSS-210 Annex E] | ||
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+ | ==Mexico== | ||
+ | Since [[tourism|tourists]] often bring their FRS radios with them, and since trade between the U.S., Canada, and [[Mexico]] is of great value to all three countries, the Mexican [[Secretary of Communication and Transportation]] has authorized use of the FRS frequencies and equipment similar to that in the US. However, dual-mode FRS/GMRS equipment is not approved in Mexico, so caution should be exercised in operating hybrid FRS/GMRS devices purchased elsewhere. http://web.archive.org/web/20091026203800/http://geocities.com/wd9ewk/xe-frs.html ''Mexico's Family Radio Service (FRS) equivalent'' retrieved 2009 Oct 23 | ||
Revision as of 02:41, 4 January 2018
Contents
Introduction
The Family Radio Service, or FRS, is an unlicensed, simplex only, personal radio service in the US covered by Part 95 of the FCC's regulations. Hand-held FRS transceivers are typically used by families, children, and campers to communicate. Shopping malls, theme parks, and special events are all great locations to monitor FRS communications. Radios may not have external antennas or power amplifiers attached to them. Power output is limited to 2 watts on the 462 MHz channels (1-7 and 15-22), and 1/2 watt on the 467 MHz channels (8-14). Bandwidth is limited to 12.5 kHz (2.5 kHz peak deviation) on all channels. GMRS users may also communicate with FRS users since all FRS frequencies are now shared with GMRS.
Frequencies
Frequency | Type | Alpha Tag | Description | Mode | Tag |
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462.56250 | M | FRS 01 | Channel 1 | FMN | Other |
462.58750 | M | FRS 02 | Channel 2 | FMN | Other |
462.61250 | M | FRS 03 | Channel 3 | FMN | Other |
462.63750 | M | FRS 04 | Channel 4 | FMN | Other |
462.66250 | M | FRS 05 | Channel 5 | FMN | Other |
462.68750 | M | FRS 06 | Channel 6 | FMN | Other |
462.71250 | M | FRS 07 | Channel 7 | FMN | Other |
467.56250 | M | FRS 08 | Channel 8 | FMN | Other |
467.58750 | M | FRS 09 | Channel 9 | FMN | Other |
467.61250 | M | FRS 10 | Channel 10 | FMN | Other |
467.63750 | M | FRS 11 | Channel 11 | FMN | Other |
467.66250 | M | FRS 12 | Channel 12 | FMN | Other |
467.68750 | M | FRS 13 | Channel 13 | FMN | Other |
467.71250 | M | FRS 14 | Channel 14 | FMN | Other |
462.55000 | M | FRS 15 | Channel 15 | FMN | Other |
462.57500 | M | FRS 16 | Channel 16 | FMN | Other |
462.60000 | M | FRS 17 | Channel 17 | FMN | Other |
462.62500 | M | FRS 18 | Channel 18 | FMN | Other |
462.65000 | M | FRS 19 | Channel 19 | FMN | Other |
462.67500 | M | FRS 20 | Channel 20 | FMN | Other |
462.70000 | M | FRS 21 | Channel 21 | FMN | Other |
462.72500 | M | FRS 22 | Channel 22 | FMN | Other |
Recognized Channels
Some groups try to consistently use the same channel/tone combinations.
- 01/00 (462.5625 CSQ) - National SOS Radio Network emergency
- 07/15 (462.7125 110.9) - MilCom/Airshow Hobbyists (backup)
- 11/22 (467.6375 141.3) - Birders (no roger beep, please)
- 14/38 (467.7125 250.3) - MilCom/Airshow Hobbyists
- 20/22 (462.6750 141.3) - Travelers information/assistance
CTCSS
Most FRS radios have CTCSS capability. Some higher end units may also have DCS. The companies marketing the radios usually refer to these tones as "privacy codes" even though they provide no privacy. Instead of asking FRS users to understand the actual tone values, integers are used instead. Most, but not all, manufacturers use the same numbers as Motorola:
Actual CTCSS tone | Commonly assigned "code" |
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67.0 | 1 |
71.9 | 2 |
74.4 | 3 |
77.0 | 4 |
79.7 | 5 |
82.5 | 6 |
85.4 | 7 |
88.5 | 8 |
91.5 | 9 |
94.8 | 10 |
97.4 | 11 |
100.0 | 12 |
103.5 | 13 |
107.2 | 14 |
110.9 | 15 |
114.8 | 16 |
118.8 | 17 |
123.0 | 18 |
127.3 | 19 |
131.8 | 20 |
136.5 | 21 |
141.3 | 22 |
146.2 | 23 |
151.4 | 24 |
156.7 | 25 |
162.2 | 26 |
167.9 | 27 |
173.8 | 28 |
179.9 | 29 |
186.2 | 30 |
192.8 | 31 |
203.5 | 32 |
210.7 | 33 |
218.1 | 34 |
225.7 | 35 |
233.6 | 36 |
241.8 | 37 |
250.3 | 38 |
Canada
American-standard FRS radios have been approved for use in Canada since April 2000. The revised technical standard RSS 210 has essentially the same technical requirements as in the United States. Since September 2004,low-power GMRS radios and dual-standard FRS/GMRS radios have also been approved for use in Canada, giving additional channels. In Canada, no license is required and no restrictions are imposed on the GMRS channels.
Mexico
Since tourists often bring their FRS radios with them, and since trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico is of great value to all three countries, the Mexican Secretary of Communication and Transportation has authorized use of the FRS frequencies and equipment similar to that in the US. However, dual-mode FRS/GMRS equipment is not approved in Mexico, so caution should be exercised in operating hybrid FRS/GMRS devices purchased elsewhere. http://web.archive.org/web/20091026203800/http://geocities.com/wd9ewk/xe-frs.html Mexico's Family Radio Service (FRS) equivalent retrieved 2009 Oct 23
Related Wiki Articles
Related Links
- FCC
- Family Radio Service
- FCC-17-57A1.pdf - FCC Report and Order, May 18, 2017.
- Personal Radio Service Reform - Federal Register, August 28, 2017.
- 47 CFR Part 95 - Current FCC Part 95 rules, Electronic Code of Federal Regulations.
- Other
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