Secousse
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Introduction
The goal of this thread is to list the most useful frequencies and channels to use with CB, FRS, GMRS, MURS & HAM (Amateur Radio) equipment, especially for off-roading and emergency situations. I will update this initial post as I go, based on other users' input, and hopefully we will get it stickied.
The idea for this thread came when I was commenting in Radio stuff started by Frenchy. Thank you
Back Story
I got both my GMRS and Amateur Radio licenses in 2020, and my first truck early April 21 (love my Tremor ?).
I want to install a mobile radio inside the truck but space is limited, I don't want to drill when not necessary, and it seems that my preferred radio will not fit in a roof console like the ones from 4WD Interiors (OFC Ranger and Secousse for more info on that one)
So while I'm waiting for the remote Bluetooth microphone/display along with the AnyTone AT-D578UVIII PLUS to be released so I can mount under the driver seat, I bought a set of 2-way radios.
Yes! Two great-value-for-money 2-way radios (Radioddity GA-2S) that can operate on the UHF frequency range 400-470MHz. Means they can work on FRS, GMRS, the ham 70cm band, and some frequencies that might get you in trouble. What I love about them, is that they're fool-proof: there's only 2 knobs - one for on/off/volume, and one to select channels from 1 to 16. Morever they can be charged with a simple USB cable. I will use them while off-roading: with a spotter, or friends who don't have a radio in their vehicle. See comment #4 below for further details.
As much as most folks will say it's difficult to agree on which specific channels and frequencies to use, I have a real need:
With 16 channels only accessible with one knob, I'm limited in what I can program and prioritize, so I needed to create a "Top 16" of the most useful UHF frequencies/channels that my radios can legally support. Channel #1 will be the most useful and easy to access, all the way to channel #16 being maybe a local repeater that folks would have to configure themselves based on their location.
I'll document my findings in this thread, including VHF frequencies too, even if I don't need them yet.
Based on this, I will create CHIRP configurations for both my handheld transceivers, but also my mobile radio in the future.
Country: USA
VHF Band
UHF Band
"Top-16" channels for the Radioddity GA-2S (FRS+GMRS+HAM - UHF only)
Thank you,
Secousse
Last Edited on: 2021-07-07
Introduction
The goal of this thread is to list the most useful frequencies and channels to use with CB, FRS, GMRS, MURS & HAM (Amateur Radio) equipment, especially for off-roading and emergency situations. I will update this initial post as I go, based on other users' input, and hopefully we will get it stickied.
The idea for this thread came when I was commenting in Radio stuff started by Frenchy. Thank you
Back Story
I got both my GMRS and Amateur Radio licenses in 2020, and my first truck early April 21 (love my Tremor ?).
I want to install a mobile radio inside the truck but space is limited, I don't want to drill when not necessary, and it seems that my preferred radio will not fit in a roof console like the ones from 4WD Interiors (OFC Ranger and Secousse for more info on that one)
So while I'm waiting for the remote Bluetooth microphone/display along with the AnyTone AT-D578UVIII PLUS to be released so I can mount under the driver seat, I bought a set of 2-way radios.
Yes! Two great-value-for-money 2-way radios (Radioddity GA-2S) that can operate on the UHF frequency range 400-470MHz. Means they can work on FRS, GMRS, the ham 70cm band, and some frequencies that might get you in trouble. What I love about them, is that they're fool-proof: there's only 2 knobs - one for on/off/volume, and one to select channels from 1 to 16. Morever they can be charged with a simple USB cable. I will use them while off-roading: with a spotter, or friends who don't have a radio in their vehicle. See comment #4 below for further details.
As much as most folks will say it's difficult to agree on which specific channels and frequencies to use, I have a real need:
With 16 channels only accessible with one knob, I'm limited in what I can program and prioritize, so I needed to create a "Top 16" of the most useful UHF frequencies/channels that my radios can legally support. Channel #1 will be the most useful and easy to access, all the way to channel #16 being maybe a local repeater that folks would have to configure themselves based on their location.
I'll document my findings in this thread, including VHF frequencies too, even if I don't need them yet.
Based on this, I will create CHIRP configurations for both my handheld transceivers, but also my mobile radio in the future.
Recommended CB, FRS, GMRS, MURS & HAM Band Plans, Frequencies and Channels
Country: USA
VHF Band
| "Family" | Frequency | Comments | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amateur Radio / ham | 146.52 | 2-meter band, National Simplex Calling Frequency | ARRL Band Plan |
| ... | |||
| NOAA Weather Radio | 162.400 | Channel 2 | NOAA Weather Radio |
| NOAA Weather Radio | 162.425 | Channel 4 | NOAA Weather Radio |
| NOAA Weather Radio | 162.550 | Channel 1 | NOAA Weather Radio |
| ... | |||
| NOAA Weather Radio | xxx.xxx | Channel X | NOAA Weather Radio |
| ... |
UHF Band
| "Family" | Frequency | Comments | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRS | xxx.xx | FRS Channel X | |
| FRS/GMRS | 462.575 | FRS/GMRS Channel 16, with no “tones” or “Privacy” settings | |
| Amateur Radio / ham | 446.00 | 70-cm band, National Simplex Calling Frequency | ARRL Band Plan |
| xxx.xx |
"Top-16" channels for the Radioddity GA-2S (FRS+GMRS+HAM - UHF only)
| Channel | "Family" | Frequency | Comments | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||||
| 2 | ||||
| ... | FRS | |||
| ... | FRS/GMRS | 462.575 | FRS/GMRS Channel 16 | |
| ... | Amateur Radio / ham | 446.00 | 70-cm band, National Simplex Calling Frequency | ARRL Band Plan |
| 15 | ||||
| 16 |
Additional Information
- Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS), 5 channels (USA)
- Family Radio Service (FRS), 22 channels, all channels are shared with GMRS (USA)
- General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), 30 channels (USA)
- Amateur Radio Service (ham), band plan (USA)
- FRS/GMRS combined channel chart (USA)
- NOAA Weather Radio (USA)
Thank you,
Secousse
Last Edited on: 2021-07-07
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