Is a GMRS repeater legal?

These are legal for use in this service as long as they are certified for GMRS under USC 47 Part 95. GMRS licensees are allowed to establish repeaters to extend their communications range.

How close is GMRS repeater?

Type of Operation	Environmental Surroundings	Approx Maximum Distance
Radio via Repeater	Average	30-75 mi 50-100 km
Elevation and obstruction are the two key factors in determining expected distance. A better antenna will also increase the range of your radio, but remember, there is no ‘Magic Antenna’.

Can a GMRS repeater be private?

No you don’t need permission from the repeater owner to use GMRS frequencies regardless of the repeater being private property. You’re not violating private property laws by using a repeater that’s on GMRS frequencies. If you want to control who can use your repeater you need a private business (IG) license.

Can you get caught using GMRS?

If a transceiver such as the BaoFeng UV-5R is used to transmit over FRS/GMRS frequencies (unlicensed), it is illegal in the United States due to FCC regulations that state that the power must be <0.5W and that the radio must not have a detachable antenna (the UV-5R is rated up to 5W and has a detachable antenna).

What GMRS frequencies can I use?

The General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) is a licensed radio service that uses channels around 462 MHz and 467 MHz. The most common use of GMRS channels is for short-distance, two-way voice communications using hand-held radios, mobile radios and repeater systems.

What are the GMRS repeater frequencies?

The GMRS spectrum is broken up into 22 channels, which are shared with FRS, with 8 additional repeater channels (15R-22R) that are exclusive to GMRS and may only be used by licensed GMRS operators. GMRS frequencies range from 462.5625 to 467.7250. Find out more about the GMRS license process here.

What is GMRS repeater?

A GMRS repeater is an automatically controlled transmitter and receiver that simply transmits what the receiver hears. By placing repeaters at sites with high elevation and antennas atop large towers, workable coverage is greatly increased.

What happens if I dont get a GMRS license?

Although the max power has been increased to 2 watts on these “bubble-pack” radios for GMRS channels(per FCC 2017), IT IS STILL ILLEGAL to transmit on GMRS channels WITHOUT a license. THE FINE IS 20K FOR EACH TRANMISSION ON A GMRS CHANNEL.

Can ham radio transmit on GMRS?

FRS and GMRS can talk, but a ham radio can only receive FRS and GMRS if it has a wide enough receiver. GMRS cannot transmit on ham frequencies legally and ham radio cannot transmit on GMRS frequencies legally.

Where can I find information about GMRS repeaters?

myGMRS.com is a two-way radio community featuring a repeater directory which lists information about repeaters in the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) and a forum for users to ask questions and get help with two-way radio questions.

Are there FCC Part 95 rules for repeaters in North Georgia?

While some of these are not FCC Part 95 rules, they are mandatory to follow on all North Georgia GMRS Repeater Systems. Speak clearly. Give your radio a second to come on after you key your mic as well as a second to turn off. You may cut yourself off by not waiting for your radio to respond.

Where can I find information about two-way radio repeaters?

Your browser does not support the audio element. myGMRS.com is a two-way radio community featuring a repeater directory which lists information about repeaters in the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) and a forum for users to ask questions and get help with two-way radio questions.

What time is the GMRS net on?

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