Every year, I take part in a week long event that takes place in a somewhat dense wooded area. Most of the event staffers use GMRS radios to communicate with each other over this 100 acre plot of ...

County Report: Easy-to-use, inexpensive, user-friendly GMRS radio system valuable in emergencies First responders look to expand use in York County.

No exams are required, but a license is still needed. GMRS also allows for the use of repeaters, making it more effective than the unlicensed FRS.

GMRS offers better range than CB radio, with transmitting power limits ranging from 0.5 Watts to 50 Watts in the case of mobile, repeater, and base stations.