What is a GMRS Radio?
A general mobile radio service (GMRS) is a short distance, two way radio system used in the United States. GMRS radios are able to transmit and receive audio signals over a longer distance with less static interference than standard walkie-talkies. A GMRS radio is typically a hand held device that has a speaker, microphone and antenna inside a plastic case. To use a GMRS radio, a license must be purchased from the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). The annual fee for the license is $5 US Dollars (USD) per year. The license must be purchased by an adult, but can be used by their immediate family members with no additional charge. GMRS radios provide a very practical service and allow family members located within the same physical space to communicate instantly with each other with no usage fees. These types of radios have less static and interference than Citizen’s Band (CB) radios. They are also lighter, more compact and easier to use. A GMRS radio can operate on any of eight ded
