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The New Operator's Guide to GMRS
While technically GMRS has been around in one form or another for many years, the current GMRS service was established in 1987. GMRS’ growth as a Personal Radio Service under Part 95 of 47 USC really took off in only the past couple of years. Regulatory changes that added messaging, channels and authorized FRS and GMRS channel sharing date back only to 2017.
These changes, together with an influx of inexpensive Chinese-made radios, set the stage for explosive growth. People from all walks of life have discovered the advantages of GMRS radio operations whether for helping keep track of the kids in the great outdoors, staying in touch around the farm, off road trips, emergency communications, or long highway road trips as part of a caravan.
As with any technology-based activity, GMRS requires some background knowledge to avoid some of the pitfalls associated with getting started in a new activity. This book is designed to give you the basic knowledge a new GMRS operator will need to get started on the right path – all in one compact written source.
The topics covered Radio KnowledgeTypes of GMRS RadiosRadio ProgrammingGetting your GMRS License andGMRS Repeater UsageYour GMRS activities will be both fun and interesting. See you on the airwaves.
These changes, together with an influx of inexpensive Chinese-made radios, set the stage for explosive growth. People from all walks of life have discovered the advantages of GMRS radio operations whether for helping keep track of the kids in the great outdoors, staying in touch around the farm, off road trips, emergency communications, or long highway road trips as part of a caravan.
As with any technology-based activity, GMRS requires some background knowledge to avoid some of the pitfalls associated with getting started in a new activity. This book is designed to give you the basic knowledge a new GMRS operator will need to get started on the right path – all in one compact written source.
The topics covered Radio KnowledgeTypes of GMRS RadiosRadio ProgrammingGetting your GMRS License andGMRS Repeater UsageYour GMRS activities will be both fun and interesting. See you on the airwaves.
134 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 30, 2023
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March 6, 2024
Quick read with lots of good information for people just getting started with the General Mobile Radio Service. The step by step guide on licensing would have helped me if I had read this book before getting my license since the system takes some time to navigate.
September 14, 2023
Good info.
April 14, 2025
Great rundown of many aspects of GMRS radio
This book covers everything you’ll need to get started in GMRS. It offers technical insight to equipment selection and use as well as personal advice on implementation based on use cases. This book is a keeper for future reference.
This book covers everything you’ll need to get started in GMRS. It offers technical insight to equipment selection and use as well as personal advice on implementation based on use cases. This book is a keeper for future reference.
June 10, 2025
Great for new GMRS operators or those who want to be
Really great book. Extremely informative. Clear and concise without repeating same information over and over as do many other guides.
Really great book. Extremely informative. Clear and concise without repeating same information over and over as do many other guides.
February 21, 2025
The Basics
An excellent introduction to getting a strong start into the realm of GMRS radio. Logically sequenced and hits all the bases. An enjoyable read
An excellent introduction to getting a strong start into the realm of GMRS radio. Logically sequenced and hits all the bases. An enjoyable read
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews