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Revision as of 17:48, 27 May 2020

Family Radio Service

UHF 462 MHz/467 MHz replacement (or rather supplement) to the CB radio service. Short range walkie talkie radios, nearly endless uses. Popular with private individuals, businesses, families, security services, etc. The FRS channels are shared with the GMRS service. All users must share channels with each other.

Legal for use by individuals, families and businesses. All 22 channels are available for use without a license.

Contents

FRS Frequencies FRS Channels 22 Channels

  • FRS Channel 01 - 462.5625 MHz
  • FRS Channel 02 - 462.5875 MHz
  • FRS Channel 03 - 462.6125 MHz
  • FRS Channel 04 - 462.6375 MHz
  • FRS Channel 05 - 462.6625 MHz
  • FRS Channel 06 - 462.6875 MHz
  • FRS Channel 07 - 462.7125 MHz
  • FRS Channel 08 - 467.5625 MHz
  • FRS Channel 09 - 467.5875 MHz
  • FRS Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz
  • FRS Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz
  • FRS Channel 12 - 467.6625 MHz
  • FRS Channel 13 - 467.6875 MHz
  • FRS Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz
  • FRS Channel 15 - 462.5500 MHz
  • FRS Channel 16 - 462.5750 MHz
  • FRS Channel 17 - 462.6000 MHz
  • FRS Channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz
  • FRS Channel 19 - 462.6500 MHz
  • FRS Channel 20 - 462.6750 MHz
  • FRS Channel 21 - 462.7000 MHz
  • FRS Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz


FRS Frequently Asked Questions FRS FAQ

  • Do you need a license to use the 22 FRS channels? No, you do not need a license to use all 22 FRS frequencies. Transmitting more than 2 watts on the 462 MHz channels requires a GMRS license, however.
  • Are the "color dot" frequencies license free or part of FRS? Yes and no. The old White Dot (462.575 MHz), Black Dot (462.625 MHz) and Orange Dot (462.675 MHz) are now part of the FRS and GMRS services. Use of those three frequencies is legal without a license for business purposes under the FRS rules.
  • Are Baofeng radios illegal? or Are Baofeng radios legal? This is a gray area. If you use the MURS or FRS frequencies you should be just fine. Do not use the default out of the box channels unless the radio comes programmed with the FRS channels out of the box. Make sure to use narrow band mode on the MURS and FRS/GMRS frequencies. Certain radios are FCC type accepted for Part 95 use. Examples include the Baofeng Baofeng Tech BTECH MURS-V1 and GMRS-V1 radios currently available on the market.
  • Are FRS channels part of the CB radio service? Legally and technically, yes. FRS is included under Part 95 of the FCC rules, as an unlicensed Personal Radio Service. Like CB, and MURS, FRS is designed as a short range voice and data radio service for personal, family, business and any other use by members of the public. FRS is not designed for public safety purposes. The government and military are specifically prohibited from using FRS radios.
  • What are the FRS channels? I want to program them in my Baofeng, Hytera, Motorola, Kenwood, Icom, etc. See the section above listing the 22 FRS frequencies. Remember to use narrow deviation FM mode (on Baofeng radios this is the NARR/WIDE setting - do not use WIDE). Program in whichever CTCSS or DCS (PL or DPL) tone or codes you wish to use on whichever channels you wish to use.

If you're programming a set of radios for a work crew, special events, etc., you will want to be sure to avoid commonly used channel and code combinations to reduce interference. See a list of recommended channel and code combinations here to avoid interference.

If you want to avoid interference from other users, do not use common codes such as 67.0 Hz, 023N DCS (DPL 023), 77.0 Hz, and the like. See commonly used channel and code combinations below as well as recommended FRS channel and tone/code combinations in a separate subsection.

FRS Information and Discussion

FRS is a license free two-way radio service regulated under Part 95 of the FCC rules - Personal Radio Services. FRS is widely used nationwide - 22 channels available, 15 of which are shared with the GMRS service. See also MURS. FRS is heavily used by private individuals, traveling groups for car-to-car communications, businesses, at construction sites and for various other purposes, including illegal activities and criminal enterprises. Since it is one of the most popular unlicensed personal radio services, FRS radios are found worldwide (even though they are only legal in the USA and are allowed in Canada, Mexico and other Latin American countries with some restrictions. Canada allows simplex-only use of all 22 FRS frequencies without a license requirement.

The easy accessibility to low cost FRS equipment, simple-to-use radios and short range mean that drug dealers have been confirmed to use FRS to communicate with lookouts, etc. in several cities in the USA. In urban areas it is often possible to hear several different groups using several of the FRS frequencies at once with a respectable listening setup or even with a handheld VHF/UHF scanner located in a good spot high up for improved line of sight coverage. In urban areas, street-level handheld FRS range is often only around 1 mile or even less in heavily built-up areas. In rural areas or in high-up locations the range can increase significantly to dozens of miles.

At legal power levels (2 watts for channels 1-7 and 15-22, 0.5 watts/500mw for channels 8-14) FRS radio range is highly dependent open location of transmitting and receiving radios as well as obstructions. From mountaintop to mountaintop very long range communications can be realized.

FRS is similar to the UHF CB service in Australia and New Zealand the PMR446 service (and to a lesser extent, the LPD433 service) in Europe and the UK as well as various other VHF/UHF personal radio services throughout the world. It is often what laymen think of when they think about walkie talkies.

In late 2017, the FCC changed the rules to accommodate the vast majority of "bubble pack pirates" operating higher power and/or operating on the 8 GMRS only frequencies. FRS now consists of 22 channels, 15 of which are shared with GMRS. Power limit is 2 watts on the 462 MHz channels, and 0.5 watts on the 467 MHz channels. The FRS rules were also modified to prohibit the sale of FRS/GMRS "combination" radios - effectively classifying all existing FRS/GMRS radios on the market as FRS radios only and removing the license requirement.

Transmission of data signals on the FRS channels is also now permitted under the updated Part 95 rules. Text messages, GPS location information, automatic range transponder functions “pinging” and other data and telemetry features are allowed on the FRS frequencies. Tone bursts, including alert tones and data transmissions, most not exceed 10 seconds in length, except in an emergency. This includes in band audio signaling (selective calling, DTMF, ANI, etc.)

14 channel radios operating under the previous rules remain legal and the prohibition against removable antennas remains in effect. All transmissions must be made in narrowband FM - NBFM or NFM - 11K2F3E, 11K0F3E, 9K20F3E, 8K50F3E, 8K00F3E, 6K00F3E and other narrowband (11 kHz or less bandwidth) FM emissions voice are often found. Data transmissions must be in FSK mode and follow the narrowband requirement. Note that GMRS users are not required to use narrowband FM and many continue to use regular "wide" FM - 20K0F3E emission or 16K0F3E emission. However, older-style "combination" FRS/GMRS handheld radios operate narrowband FM only on the 462 MHz and 467 MHz frequencies.

Late 2010s/early 2020s Chinese manufactured and sold FRS units with FCC Part 95 FRS radio authorization indicate emission types including 10K0F3E for all 22 channels (462 MHz - 467 MHz), 12K0F3E emission, 9K64F3E emission, 11K3F3E emission, 11K0F3E emission, 8K00F3E emission and other bandwidths, including super-narrow FM emission 5K81F3E, 6K00F3E, 5K75F3E and others.

Some of these radios are clearly marketed as children's walkie-talkies and offer only 50mw-100mw transmit power (compared to higher-end radios, even Chinese radios, which offer 500mw to 1 watt to 2 watt power output on the 462 MHz frequencies). Cheap children's walkie talkies designed for short range purposes transmit 250mw on 462.55 MHz - 467.7125 MHz, with emission type 9K64F3E on 462.55 MHz - 462.725 MHz and emission 9K69F3E on 467.5625 MHz - 467.7125 MHz. Almost all of these lower-grade transceivers offer all 22 channels, and simply transmit below the 500mw power limit for FRS on all 22 FRS channels.

FRS calling frequencies and Preppers Emergency Preparedness Crossband Repeaters and the like

  • FRS channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz CSQ (no tone) is the recommended "calling" frequency, along it is often the busiest calling - National SOS Radio Network
  • FRS channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz CSQ (no tone) (2-0) is the prepper/militia secondary channel
  • FRS channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz CSQ (no tone) (3-0) is the recommend prepper/militia channel with MURS channel 3 and CB channel 3 as part of the AmRRON CH3 Project
  • FRS channel 4 - 462.6125 MHz CSQ (no tone) (4-0) is the prepper/militia secondary channel
  • FRS channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz subcode 15 (7-15) Airshow/milcom hobbyist recommended channel (backup) PL 110.0 Hz
  • FRS channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz subcode 38 (14-38) Airshow/milcom hobbyist recommended channel (primary) PL 250.3 Hz
  • FRS channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz subcode 19 (18-19) is default channel 6 on the Baofeng BF-888S series UHF walkie talkies PL 127.3 Hz
  • FRS channel 20 - 462.6750 MHz subcode 22 (20-22) is the recommended GMRS calling/travel channel, with CTCSS or PL tone 141.3 Hz
  • FRS channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz subcode 21 (22-21) is default channel 7 on the Baofeng BF-888S series UHF walkie talkies PL 136.5 Hz
  • Crossband repeaters, patching FRS/GMRS with CB or MURS, is becoming more and more popular. Use of PL tones 156.7 Hz and 167.9 Hz is recommended. Use of 67.0 Hz (the default tone for many radios) is not recommended for repeaters or other linking purposes. The GMRS "default" tone is 141.3 Hz.


Midland FRS GMRS 50 Channel Radios

Midland GXT series (GXT1000, GXT1000VP, GXT1000VP4, GXT1030, GXT1050, GXT2050 and numerous other model numbers) 50 channel walkie talkies. These are FRS radios sold with extra channels or additional channels. Instead of 22 channels, they come with 50 channels. Channels 1-22 are FRS channels 1-22. Like most FRS radios, the CTCSS/DCS subchannel or “subcode” is user-selectable on channels 1-22. Users maybe select carrier squelch (CSQ, no code or “code 0”) CTCSS tones or DCS codes as a subchannel, “privacy code” or subcode. For example, FRS channel 7 with CTCSS tone 156.7 Hz would be channel 7, code 25. This would appear on the radio display as channel 7-25.

Nearly all FRS radios default to either carrier squelch on channels 1-22 or code 1, CTCSS or PL code 67.0 Hz. Midland numbers the 38 CTCSS codes as 0-38 (0 being carrier squelch, then standard PL codes 1-38). For DCS codes, Midland radios start back over at 1 and go up to 104. For the DCS / DPL privacy codes, Midland radios use a non-standard numbering scheme.

Channel 23 to Channel 50 are FRS channels with CTCSS / PL or DCS / DPL tones or codes hard-programmed with each channel.


On channels 23-50, only the channel may be selected, no sub-code or sub-channels may be changed on the extra channels 23 through 50.

This feature allows users to quickly change to a different channel and PL or DPL code to escape interference without having to change channel and then change code. Instead, all users would simply “go to channel 46” instead of “go to channel 15, subchannel 2” on their walkie talkies.


  • Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz
  • Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz
  • Channel 9 - 467.5875 MHz
  • Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz
  • Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz
  • Channel 12 - 467.6625 MHz
  • Channel 13 - 467.6875 MHz
  • Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz
  • Channel 15 - 462.5500 MHz
  • Channel 16 - 462.5750 MHz
  • Channel 17 - 462.6000 MHz
  • Channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz
  • Channel 19 - 462.6500 MHz
  • Channel 20 - 462.6750 MHz
  • Channel 21 - 462.7000 MHz
  • Channel 22 - 462.7250 MHz
  • Channel 23 - 462.5625 MHz 250.3 Hz PL [FRS 1] - CTCSS code 38
  • Channel 24 - 462.6125 MHz 225.7 Hz PL [FRS 3] - CTCSS code 35
  • Channel 25 - 462.6625 MHz 203.5 Hz PL [FRS 5] - CTCSS code 32
  • Channel 26 - 462.7125 MHz 179.9 Hz PL [FRS 7] - CTCSS code 29
  • Channel 27 - 462.5500 MHz 162.2 Hz PL [FRS 15] - CTCSS code 26
  • Channel 28 - 462.6000 MHz 146.2 Hz PL [FRS 17] - CTCSS code 23
  • Channel 29 - 462.6500 MHz 131.8 Hz PL [FRS 19] - CTCSS code 20
  • Channel 30 - 462.7000 MHz 118.8 Hz PL [FRS 21] - CTCSS code 17
  • Channel 31 - 462.5875 MHz 023 DCS [FRS 2] - DCS code 1
  • Channel 32 - 462.6375 MHz 032 DCS [FRS 4] - DCS code 5
  • Channel 33 - 462.6875 MHz 047 DCS [FRS 6] - DCS code 7
  • Channel 34 - 467.5625 MHz 065 DCS [FRS 8] - DCS code 10
  • Channel 35 - 467.6125 MHz 073 DCS [FRS 10] - DCS code 13
  • Channel 36 - 467.6625 MHz 115 DCS [FRS 12] - DCS code 16
  • Channel 37 - 467.7125 MHz 131 DCS [FRS 14] - DCS code 19
  • Channel 38 - 462.5750 MHz 143 DCS [FRS 16] - DCS code 22
  • Channel 39 - 462.6250 MHz 156 DCS [FRS 18] - DCS code 25
  • Channel 40 - 462.6750 MHz 172 DCS [FRS 20] - DCS code 28
  • Channel 41 - 462.7250 MHz 223 DCS [FRS 22] - DCS code 31
  • Channel 42 - 462.5625 MHz 107.2 Hz PL [FRS 1] - CTCSS code 14
  • Channel 43 - 462.6125 MHz 97.4 Hz PL [FRS 3] - CTCSS code 11
  • Channel 44 - 462.6625 MHz 88.5 Hz PL [FRS 5] - CTCSS code 8
  • Channel 45 - 462.7125 MHz 79.7 Hz PL [FRS 7] - CTCSS code 5
  • Channel 46 - 462.5500 MHz 71.9 Hz PL [FRS 15] - CTCSS code 2
  • Channel 47 - 462.6000 MHz 241.8 Hz PL [FRS 17] - CTCSS code 37
  • Channel 48 - 462.6500 MHz 218.1 Hz PL [FRS 19] - CTCSS code 34
  • Channel 49 - 462.7000 MHz 192.8 Hz PL [FRS 21] - CTCSS code 31
  • Channel 50 - 462.5875 MHz 025 DCS [FRS 2] - DCS code 2

Wireless Intercom Systems FM Intercoms

Numerous intercom systems, including doorbell intercom systems, use the FRS frequencies, often with DCS (DPL) and CTCSS (PL) codes and tones to make different "groups" in combination with frequencies/channels. Several of these devices offer a monitor, transmit lock, baby monitor or open-mic option, with time out timers that turn the transmitter off after a certain amount of time (usually 8 hours or 10 hours). While some intercoms only transmit in the 200mW to 300mW range, higher-end versions transmit 500mW with efficient antennas.

These wireless intercom systems generally include a GROUP CALL or HOME channel feature, that switches all intercoms to a dedicated channel/code combination. Most intercoms use a subset of the 22 FRS channels, there are 22 channel wireless intercoms on the market that feature all 22 FRS frequencies as well as numerous interference eliminator codes or group codes. Mid-range models usually have a 3-position CODE or GROUP CODE switch that selects the CTCSS or DCS tone or code for that intercom network to use.

  • HOSMART Model HY767 wireless door bell intercom

486.4mw (500mw) power output, 9K90F3E emission

  • GROUP CALL - 467.6125 MHz 627 DCS / 627 DPL
  • CHANNEL 0 - 462.6125 MHz 118.8 Hz PL
  • CHANNEL 1 - 467.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 7 - 467.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 8 - 462.5500 MHz
  • CHANNEL 9 - 462.5750 MHz
  • Code 1 - 162.2 Hz PL
  • Code 2 - 69.3 Hz PL
  • Code 3 - 67.0 Hz PL
  • All intercoms in a given system must be set to the same code.


  • HOSMART Model HY777 7 channel wireless intercom

484.2mw (500mw) power output, 9K80F3E emission, the HY787 wireless FM intercom uses the same channel and code plan

  • GROUP CALL - 462.6125 MHz 165.5 Hz PL
  • CHANNEL 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 7 - 467.7125 MHz 118.8 Hz PL
  • Code 1 - 162.2 Hz PL
  • Code 2 - 69.3 Hz PL
  • Code 3 - 67.0 PL
  • Channels 1-6 will use code 1, code 2 or code 3. All intercoms in a given system must be set to the same code.
  • Group call channel is hard programmed to 165.5 Hz CTCSS
  • Channel 7 is hard programmed to 118.8 Hz CTCSS
  • HOSMART Model HY806 6 channel wireless intercom

310mw - 330mw power output, 11K0F3E emission, same channel plan as the HY810

  • GROUP CALL - 467.6125 MHz 627 DCS / 627 DPL
  • CHANNEL 0 - 462.6125 MHz 118.8 Hz PL
  • CHANNEL 1 - 467.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • Code 1 - 743 DCS / 743 DPL
  • Code 2 - 732 DCS / 732 DPL
  • Code 3 - 731 DCS / 731 DPL
  • Channels 1-5 will use code 1, code 2 or code 3. All intercoms in a given system must be set to the same code.
  • Group call channel is hard programmed to 627 DPL / 627 DCS
  • Channel 0 is hard programmed to 118.8 Hz CTCSS


  • HOSMART Model HY810 10 channel wireless intercom

170mw to 180mw power output, 11K0F3E emission

  • GROUP CALL - 467.6125 MHz 627 DCS / 627 DPL
  • CHANNEL 0 - 462.6125 MHz 118.8 Hz PL
  • CHANNEL 1 - 467.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 7 - 467.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 8 - 462.5500 MHz
  • CHANNEL 9 - 462.5750 MHz
  • Code 1 - 743 DCS / 743 DPL
  • Code 2 - 732 DCS / 732 DPL
  • Code 3 - 731 DCS / 731 DPL
  • Channels 1-9 will use code 1, code 2 or code 3. All intercoms in a given system must be set to the same code.
  • Group call channel is hard programmed to 627 DPL / 627 DCS
  • Channel 0 is hard programmed to 118.8 Hz CTCSS


  • Calford Technology Ltd. NCT688 multi channel FM wireless intercom

480mw power output, 11K0F3E emission. User must set all intercoms to Group Code A, Group Code B or Group Code C

  • CHANNEL 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6375 MHz
  • Group CTCSS Code A - 67.0 Hz PL
  • Group CTCSS Code B - 69.3 Hz PL
  • Group CTCSS Code C - 165.5 Hz PL


  • Calford Technology Ltd. AF333 3 channel wireless intercom

234mw power output, 11K0F3E emission. Carrier-operated squelch (CSQ).

  • CHANNEL 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz


  • Calford Technology Ltd. AF411 4 channel FM wireless intercom

234mw power output, 11K0F3E emission. Carrier-operated squelch (CSQ).

  • CHANNEL A - 462.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL B - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL C - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL D - 462.6375 MHz


  • Calford Technology Ltd. AF622 6 channel FM wireless intercom

234mw power output, 11K0F3E emission. Carrier-operated squelch (CSQ).

  • CHANNEL 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 462.6875 MHz


  • SAMCOM FTAN10A 10 channel wireless intercom

205mw - 213 mw power output, 11K0F3E emission

  • CHANNEL 0 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 1 - 467.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 467.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 467.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 467.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 467.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 467.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 7 - 467.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 8 - 462.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 9 - 462.6875 MHz
  • Code A - 110.9 Hz PL
  • Code B - 136.5 Hz PL
  • Code C - 186.2 Hz PL
  • Channels 0-9 will use code A, code B or code C. All intercoms in a given system must be set to the same code.


  • SAMCOM FTAN20A 20 channel wireless intercom

225mw - 235 mw power output, 11K0F3E emission

  • CHANNEL 0 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 1 - 467.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 467.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 467.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 467.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 467.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 467.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 7 - 467.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 8 - 462.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 9 - 462.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 10 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 11 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 12 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 13 - 462.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 14 - 462.7250 MHz
  • CHANNEL 15 - 462.7000 MHz
  • CHANNEL 16 - 462.6750 MHz
  • CHANNEL 17 - 462.6500 MHz
  • CHANNEL 18 - 462.6250 MHz
  • CHANNEL 19 - 462.6000 MHz
  • Code A - 110.9 Hz PL
  • Code B - 136.5 Hz PL
  • Code C - 186.2 Hz PL
  • Channels 0-19 will use code A, code B or code C. All intercoms in a given system must be set to the same group code.


  • Shenzhen Macros Industrial Co. Ltd. Wuloo 10 channel wireless intercom WL666 or LD666 wireless intercom

208mw - 226mw power output, 9K55F3E emission

  • GROUP CALL - 462.7000 MHz 743 DCS / 743 DPL
  • CHANNEL 0 - 467.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 1 - 462.7250 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 7 - 467.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 8 - 467.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 9 - 467.5875 MHz
  • Code A - 754 DCS / 754 DPL
  • Code B - 743 DCS / 743 DPL
  • Code C - 734 DCS / 734 DPL
  • Channels 0-9 will use code A, code B or code C. All intercoms in a given system must be set to the same code.
  • Group call channel is hard programmed to 743 DPL / 743 DCS


  • Wuloo 22 channel 100 code Wuloo WL888 888 TD-888 LD-888 WL-888 wireless intercom

2,178 group channel combinations + 1 all-call channel (GROUP CALL)

  • GROUP CALL - 467.7125 MHz 743 DCS / 743 DPL - systemwide calling frequency and code
  • CHANNEL 1 - 462.7250 MHz
  • CHANNEL 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 7 - 462.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 8 - 467.5625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 9 - 467.5875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 10 - 467.6125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 11 - 467.6375 MHz
  • CHANNEL 12 - 467.6625 MHz
  • CHANNEL 13 - 467.6875 MHz
  • CHANNEL 14 - 467.7125 MHz
  • CHANNEL 15 - 462.5500 MHz
  • CHANNEL 16 - 462.5750 MHz
  • CHANNEL 17 - 462.6000 MHz
  • CHANNEL 18 - 462.6250 MHz
  • CHANNEL 19 - 462.6500 MHz
  • CHANNEL 20 - 462.6750 MHz
  • CHANNEL 21 - 462.7000 MHz
  • CHANNEL 22 - 462.5625 MHz
  • Code 00 - carrier squelch (no tone) CSQ
  • Code 01 - 754 DCS / 754 DPL
  • Code 02 - 743 DCS / 743 DPL
  • Code 03 - 734 DCS / 734 DPL
  • Code 04 - 77.0 Hz PL
  • Code 05 - 79.7 Hz PL
  • Code 06 - 82.5 Hz PL
  • Code 07 - 85.4 Hz PL
  • Code 08 - 88.5 Hz PL
  • Code 09 - 91.5 Hz PL
  • Code 10 - 94.8 Hz PL
  • Code 11 - 97.4 Hz PL
  • Code 12 - 100.0 Hz PL
  • Code 13 - 103.5 Hz PL
  • Code 14 - 107.2 Hz PL
  • Code 15 - 110.9 Hz PL
  • Code 16 - 114.8 Hz PL
  • Code 17 - 118.8 Hz PL
  • Code 18 - 123.0 Hz PL
  • Code 19 - 127.3 Hz PL
  • Code 20 - 131.8 Hz PL
  • Code 21 - 136.5 Hz PL
  • Code 22 - 141.3 Hz PL
  • Code 23 - 146.2 Hz PL
  • Code 24 - 151.4 Hz PL
  • Code 25 - 156.7 Hz PL
  • Code 26 - 162.2 Hz PL
  • Code 27 - 167.9 Hz PL
  • Code 28 - 173.8 Hz PL
  • Code 29 - 179.9 Hz PL
  • Code 30 - 186.2 Hz PL
  • Code 31 - 192.8 Hz PL
  • Code 32 - 203.5 Hz PL
  • Code 33 - 210.7 Hz PL
  • Code 34 - 218.1 Hz PL
  • Code 35 - 225.7 Hz PL
  • Code 36 - 233.6 Hz PL
  • Code 37 - 241.8 Hz PL
  • Code 38 - 250.3 Hz PL
  • Code 39 - 023 DCS
  • Code 40 - 025 DCS
  • Code 41 - 026 DCS
  • Code 42 - 031 DCS
  • Code 43 - 032 DCS
  • Code 44 - 043 DCS
  • Code 45 - 047 DCS
  • Code 46 - 051 DCS
  • Code 47 - 054 DCS
  • Code 48 - 065 DCS
  • Code 49 - 071 DCS
  • Code 50 - 072 DCS
  • Code 51 - 073 DCS
  • Code 52 - 074 DCS
  • Code 53 - 114 DCS
  • Code 54 - 115 DCS
  • Code 55 - 116 DCS
  • Code 56 - 125 DCS
  • Code 57 - 131 DCS
  • Code 58 - 132 DCS
  • Code 59 - 143 DCS
  • Code 60 - 143 DCS
  • Code 61 - 152 DCS
  • Code 62 - 155 DCS
  • Code 63 - 156 DCS
  • Code 64 - 162 DCS
  • Code 65 - 165 DCS
  • Code 66 - 172 DCS
  • Code 67 - 174 DCS
  • Code 68 - 205 DCS
  • Code 69 - 223 DCS
  • Code 70 - 226 DCS
  • Code 71 - 243 DCS
  • Code 72 - 244 DCS
  • Code 73 - 245 DCS
  • Code 74 - 251 DCS
  • Code 75 - 261 DCS
  • Code 76 - 263 DCS
  • Code 77 - 265 DCS
  • Code 78 - 271 DCS
  • Code 79 - 306 DCS
  • Code 80 - 311 DCS
  • Code 81 - 315 DCS
  • Code 82 - 331 DCS
  • Code 83 - 343 DCS
  • Code 84 - 346 DCS
  • Code 85 - 351 DCS
  • Code 86 - 364 DCS
  • Code 87 - 365 DCS
  • Code 88 - 371 DCS
  • Code 89 - 411 DCS
  • Code 90 - 412 DCS
  • Code 91 - 413 DCS
  • Code 92 - 423 DCS
  • Code 93 - 431 DCS
  • Code 94 - 432 DCS
  • Code 95 - 445 DCS
  • Code 96 - 464 DCS
  • Code 97 - 465 DCS
  • Code 98 - 466 DCS
  • Code 99 - 503 DCS


Commonly heard FRS channel frequency and CTCSS/DCS PL/DPL combinations

  • 462.5500 MHz 71.9 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 46
  • 462.5500 MHz 123.0 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 10
  • 462.5500 MHz 162.2 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 27
  • 462.5500 MHz 731 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 8, group code 3
  • 462.5500 MHz 732 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 8, group code 2
  • 462.5500 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 8, group code 1
  • 462.5625 MHz CSQ - Default out of the box channel for many FRS handhelds
  • 462.5625 MHz 67.0 Hz - Default out of the box channel/privacy code for many FRS handhelds, including Motorola
  • 462.5625 MHz 67.0 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 1, group code 3
  • 462.5625 MHz 67.0 Hz - Calford NCT688 wireless intercom channel 1, group code A
  • 462.5625 MHz 69.3 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 1, group code 2
  • 462.5625 MHz 69.3 Hz - Calford NTC688 wireless intercom channel 1, group code B
  • 462.5625 MHz 107.2 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 42
  • 462.5625 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 13, group code A
  • 462.5625 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 13, group code B
  • 462.5625 MHz 162.2 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 1, group code 1
  • 462.5625 MHz 165.5 Hz - Calford NTC688 wireless intercom channel 1, group code C
  • 462.5625 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 13, group code C
  • 462.5625 MHz 250.3 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 23
  • 462.5625 MHz 261 DCS - Baofeng UV-B5 Pofung UV-B5 default channel 7
  • 462.5750 MHz 67.0 Hz - Motorola / Kenwood on-site business radios old default business freq
  • 462.5750 MHz 023 DCS - BlackBox Bantam radio default channel 9
  • 462.5750 MHz 143 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 38
  • 462.5750 MHz 654 DCS - Retevis FRS radios default channel 11 (inverted 743 DCS)
  • 462.5750 MHz 731 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 9, group code 3
  • 462.5750 MHz 732 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 9, group code 2
  • 462.5750 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 9, group code 1
  • 462.5875 MHz 67.0 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 2, group code 3
  • 462.5875 MHz 69.3 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 2, group code 2
  • 462.5875 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 12, group code A
  • 462.5875 MHz 118.8 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 2
  • 462.5875 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 12, group code B
  • 462.5875 MHz 162.2 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 2, group code 1
  • 462.5875 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 12, group code C
  • 462.5875 MHz 023 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 31
  • 462.5875 MHz 025 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 50
  • 462.5875 MHz 731 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 2, group code 3
  • 462.5875 MHz 732 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 2, group code 2
  • 462.5875 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 2, group code C
  • 462.5875 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 2, group code 1
  • 462.5875 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 2, group code B
  • 462.5875 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 2, group code A
  • 462.6000 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 19, group code A
  • 462.6000 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 19, group code B
  • 462.6000 MHz 146.2 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 28
  • 462.6000 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 19, group code C
  • 462.6000 MHz 241.8 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 47
  • 462.6000 MHz 455 DCS - Retevis FRS radios default channel 12 (inverted 332 DCS)
  • 462.6125 MHz 67.0 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 3, group code 3
  • 462.6125 MHz 67.0 Hz - Calford NCT688 wireless intercom channel 2, group code A
  • 462.6125 MHz 69.3 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 3, group code 2
  • 462.6125 MHz 69.3 Hz - Calford NCT688 wireless intercom channel 2, group code B
  • 462.6125 MHz 97.4 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 43
  • 462.6125 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 11, group code A
  • 462.6125 MHz 118.8 Hz - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 0
  • 462.6125 MHz 127.3 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 3
  • 462.6125 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 11, group code B
  • 462.6125 MHz 162.2 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 3, group code 1
  • 462.6125 MHz 165.5 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom group call channel
  • 462.6125 MHz 165.5 Hz - Calford NCT688 wireless intercom channel 2, group code C
  • 462.6125 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 11, group code C
  • 462.6125 MHz 225.7 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 24
  • 462.6125 MHz 731 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 3, group code 3
  • 462.6125 MHz 732 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 3, group code 2
  • 462.6125 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 3, group code C
  • 462.6125 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 3, group code 1
  • 462.6125 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 3, group code B
  • 462.6125 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 3, group code A
  • 462.6250 MHz 67.0 Hz - Motorola / Kenwood on-site business radios old default business freq
  • 462.6250 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 18, group code A
  • 462.6250 MHz 127.3 Hz - Baofeng BF-888S, B-888, BF-666S, etc. channel 6
  • 462.6250 MHz 127.3 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 6
  • 462.6250 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 18, group code B
  • 462.6250 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 18, group code C
  • 462.6250 MHz 023 DCS - BlackBox Bantam radio default channel 10
  • 462.6250 MHz 156 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 39
  • 462.6375 MHz 67.0 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 4, group code 3
  • 462.6375 MHz 67.0 Hz - Calford NCT688 wireless intercom channel 3, group code A
  • 462.6375 MHz 69.3 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 4, group code 2
  • 462.6375 MHz 69.3 Hz - Calford NCT688 wireless intercom channel 3, group code B
  • 462.6375 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 10, group code A
  • 462.6375 MHz 131.8 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 4
  • 462.6375 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 10, group code B
  • 462.6375 MHz 162.2 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 4, group code 1
  • 462.6375 MHz 165.5 Hz - Calford NCT688 wireless intercom channel 3, group code C
  • 462.6375 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 10, group code C
  • 462.6375 MHz 032 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 32
  • 462.6375 MHz 731 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 4, group code 3
  • 462.6375 MHz 732 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 4, group code 2
  • 462.6375 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 4, group code C
  • 462.6375 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 4, group code 1
  • 462.6375 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 4, group code B
  • 462.6375 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 4, group code A
  • 462.6500 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 17, group code A
  • 462.6500 MHz 131.8 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 29
  • 462.6500 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 17, group code B
  • 462.6500 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 17, group code C
  • 462.6500 MHz 218.1 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 48
  • 462.6500 MHz 351 DCS - Retevis FRS radios default channel 13 (inverted 243 DCS)
  • 462.6625 MHz 67.0 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 5, group code 3
  • 462.6625 MHz 69.3 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 5, group code 2
  • 462.6625 MHz 88.5 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 44
  • 462.6625 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 0, group code A
  • 462.6625 MHz 136.5 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 5
  • 462.6625 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 0, group code B
  • 462.6625 MHz 162.2 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 5, group code 1
  • 462.6625 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 0, group code C
  • 462.6625 MHz 203.5 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 25
  • 462.6625 MHz 731 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 5, group code 3
  • 462.6625 MHz 732 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 5, group code 2
  • 462.6625 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 5, group code C
  • 462.6625 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 5, group code 1
  • 462.6625 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 5, group code B
  • 462.6625 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 5, group code A
  • 462.6750 MHz 67.0 Hz - Motorola / Kenwood on-site business radios old default business freq
  • 462.6750 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 16, group code A
  • 462.6750 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 16, group code B
  • 462.6750 MHz 141.3 Hz - GMRS Calling / Travel Channel "GMRS 675"
  • 462.6750 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 16, group code C
  • 462.6750 MHz 023 DCS - Blackbox Bantam radio default channel 11
  • 462.6750 MHz 172 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 40
  • 462.6750 MHz 606 DCS - Retevis FRS radios default channel 14
  • 462.6875 MHz 67.0 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 6, group code 3
  • 462.6875 MHz 69.3 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 6, group code 2
  • 462.6875 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 9, group code A
  • 462.6875 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 9, group code B
  • 462.6875 MHz 141.3 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 8
  • 462.6875 MHz 162.2 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 6, group code 1
  • 462.6875 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 9, group code C
  • 462.6875 MHz 047 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 33
  • 462.6875 MHz 731 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 6, group code 3
  • 462.6875 MHz 732 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 6, group code 2
  • 462.6875 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 6, group code C
  • 462.6875 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 6, group code 1
  • 462.6875 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 6, group code B
  • 462.6875 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 6, group code A
  • 462.7000 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 15, group code A
  • 462.7000 MHz 118.8 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 30
  • 462.7000 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 15, group code B
  • 462.7000 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 15, group code C
  • 462.7000 MHz 192.8 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 49
  • 462.7000 MHz 155 DCS - Retevis FRS radios default channel 15 (inverted 731 DCS)
  • 462.7000 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART (and others) 10 channel wireless intercom group call channel
  • 462.7000 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom group call channel
  • 462.7125 MHz 79.7 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 45
  • 462.7125 MHz 97.4 Hz - Channel "7-11" - commonly used channel
  • 462.7125 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 8, group code A
  • 462.7125 MHz 118.8 Hz - HOSMART HY777 / HY787 wireless intercom channel 7
  • 462.7125 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 8, group code B
  • 462.7125 MHz 146.2 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 9
  • 462.7125 MHz 179.9 Hz - Midland FRS extra channel channel 26
  • 462.7125 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 8, group code C
  • 462.7125 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 7, group code C
  • 462.7125 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 7, group code B
  • 462.7125 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 7, group code A
  • 462.7250 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 14, group code A
  • 462.7250 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 14, group code B
  • 462.7250 MHz 136.5 Hz - Baofeng BF-888S, B-888, BF-666S, etc. channel 7
  • 462.7250 MHz 136.5 Hz - Retevis FRS radios default channel 7
  • 462.7250 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 14, group code C
  • 462.7250 MHz 250.3 Hz - Highest channel/privacy code combination possible (on CTCSS only radios)
  • 462.7250 MHz 223 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 41
  • 462.7250 MHz 252 DCS - Retevis FRS radios default channel 16 (inverted 462 DCS)
  • 462.7250 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 1, group code C
  • 462.7250 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 1, group code B
  • 462.7250 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 1, group code A
  • 462.7250 MHz 754 DCS - Highest channel/privacy code combination possible (on radios with DCS)
  • 467.5625 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 7, group code A
  • 467.5625 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 7, group code B
  • 467.5625 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 7, group code C
  • 467.5625 MHz 065 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 34
  • 467.5625 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 8, group code C
  • 467.5625 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 8, group code B
  • 467.5625 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 8, group code A
  • 467.5875 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 6, group code A
  • 467.5875 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 6, group code B
  • 467.5875 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 6, group code C
  • 467.5875 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 9, group code C
  • 467.5875 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 9, group code B
  • 467.5875 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 9, group code A
  • 467.6125 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 5, group code A
  • 467.6125 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 5, group code B
  • 467.6125 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 5, group code C
  • 467.6125 MHz 073 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 35
  • 467.6125 MHz 627 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom group call channel
  • 467.6125 MHz 734 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 0, group code C
  • 467.6125 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 0, group code B
  • 467.6125 MHz 754 DCS - Wuloo WL666 wireless intercom channel 0, group code A
  • 467.6375 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 4, group code A
  • 467.6375 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 4, group code B
  • 467.6375 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 4, group code C
  • 467.6375 MHz 731 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 2, group code 3
  • 467.6375 MHz 732 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 2, group code 2
  • 467.6375 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART HY806 / HY810 wireless intercom channel 2, group code 1
  • 467.6625 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 3, group code A
  • 467.6625 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 3, group code B
  • 467.6625 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 3, group code C
  • 467.6625 MHz 115 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 36
  • 467.6875 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 2, group code A
  • 467.6875 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 2, group code B
  • 467.6875 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 2, group code C
  • 467.7125 MHz 110.9 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 1, group code A
  • 467.7125 MHz 136.5 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 1, group code B
  • 467.7125 MHz 186.2 Hz - SAMCOM 20 channel FTAN20A wireless intercom channel 1, group code C
  • 467.7125 MHz 131 DCS - Midland FRS extra channel channel 37
  • 467.7125 MHz 731 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 7, group code 3
  • 467.7125 MHz 732 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 7, group code 2
  • 467.7125 MHz 743 DCS - HOSMART HY810 wireless intercom channel 7, group code 1
  • 467.7125 MHz 743 DCS - Wuloo 22 channel 100 code wireless intercom group call channel code


Recommended FRS Channel Frequency Code (Tone) Subchannel DCS CTCSS Combinations

-Future section, basically the opposite of the commonly used tones/codes list - intended as guidance for somebody programming radios for a work crew, special event, radio rental, custom programming Baofeng BF-888S, BF-88A, UV-5R, UV-82, BTECH GMRS-V1 or similar field-programmable radios. There will be another sister section for business radio frequencies in the future as well.

  • On Baofeng radios, CTCSS (PL) is set under the R-CTCS and T-CTCS settings (both should be the same for transmit and receive tone squelch). Programming a CTCSS code for transmit only will leave the radio in carrier squelch receive (CSQ) mode, and all signals on a given channel will be heard. For all radios to talk to each other and reduce interference effectively, the R-CTCS and T-CTCS codes must match exactly. For example, if programming radios to use CTCSS tone 123.0 Hz, all radios must have their T-CTCS and R-CTCS set to 123.0HZ.
  • On Baofeng radios, DCS (DPL) is set under the R-DCS and T-DCS settings (both should be the same for transmit and receive code squelch). Programming a DCS code for transmit only will leave the radio in carrier squelch receive (CSQ) mode, and all signals on a given channel will be heard. For all radios to talk to each other and reduce interference effectively, the R-DCS and T-DCS codes must match exactly. For example, if programming radios to use DCS code 243, all radios must have their T-DCS set to D243N and their R-DCS set to D243N. Use of inverted DCS tones is not recommended. D243I is not the same as D243N.
  • It is possible to alternate between DCS and CTCSS from one channel to another, but this can quickly become complicated if programming a fleet of radios. For this reason, it is recommended that you stick with one code or tone, or a set of 2-3 codes/tones for an entire channel plan.

Here are a list of FRS frequencies - channels and code combinations that are not commonly used:

*Recommended Programming A1-C - CTCSS (PL), 16-channel radios: *Channels 9-16 are the same as channels 1-8

  • CH01 - 467.6625 MHz - 156.7 Hz
  • CH02 - 467.6375 MHz - 156.7 Hz
  • CH03 - 462.5500 MHz - 107.2 Hz
  • CH04 - 462.7000 MHz - 114.8 Hz
  • CH05 - 462.6000 MHz - 156.7 Hz
  • CH06 - 467.7125 MHz - 114.8 Hz
  • CH07 - 462.7125 MHz - 114.8 Hz
  • CH08 - 462.6500 MHz - 114.8 Hz
  • CH09 - 467.6625 MHz - 156.7 Hz
  • CH10 - 467.6375 MHz - 156.7 Hz
  • CH11 - 462.5500 MHz - 107.2 Hz
  • CH12 - 462.7000 MHz - 146.2 Hz
  • CH13 - 462.6000 MHz - 156.7 Hz
  • CH14 - 467.7125 MHz - 114.8 Hz
  • CH15 - 462.7125 MHz - 114.8 Hz
  • CH16 - 462.6500 MHz - 107.2 Hz


*Recommended Programming A2-C - CTCSS (PL), 16-channel radios: *Channels 9-16 are the same as channels 1-8

  • CH01 - 467.5875 MHz - 167.9 Hz
  • CH02 - 462.6375 MHz - 192.8 Hz
  • CH03 - 462.6125 MHz - 192.8 Hz
  • CH04 - 462.5750 MHz - 192.8 Hz
  • CH05 - 462.6750 MHz - 167.9 Hz
  • CH06 - 467.7125 MHz - 192.8 Hz
  • CH07 - 467.5625 MHz - 192.8 Hz
  • CH08 - 462.7250 MHz - 167.9 Hz
  • CH09 - 467.5875 MHz - 167.9 Hz
  • CH10 - 462.6375 MHz - 192.8 Hz
  • CH11 - 462.6125 MHz - 192.8 Hz
  • CH12 - 462.5750 MHz - 192.8 Hz
  • CH13 - 462.6750 MHz - 167.9 Hz
  • CH14 - 467.7125 MHz - 192.8 Hz
  • CH15 - 467.5625 MHz - 192.8 Hz
  • CH16 - 462.7250 MHz - 167.9 Hz


*Recommended Programming A3-C - CTCSS (PL), 16-channel radios: *Channels 9-16 are the same as channels 1-8

  • CH01 - 462.5500 MHz - 199.5 Hz
  • CH02 - 462.6500 MHz - 199.5 Hz
  • CH03 - 467.6875 MHz - 233.6 Hz
  • CH04 - 462.7125 MHz - 199.5 Hz
  • CH05 - 467.6625 MHz - 233.6 Hz
  • CH06 - 462.6000 MHz - 199.5 Hz
  • CH07 - 462.7000 MHz - 199.5 Hz
  • CH08 - 467.6375 MHz - 233.6 Hz
  • CH09 - 462.5500 MHz - 199.5 Hz
  • CH10 - 462.6500 MHz - 199.5 Hz
  • CH11 - 467.6875 MHz - 233.6 Hz
  • CH12 - 462.7125 MHz - 199.5 Hz
  • CH13 - 467.6625 MHz - 233.6 Hz
  • CH14 - 462.6000 MHz - 199.5 Hz
  • CH15 - 462.7000 MHz - 199.5 Hz
  • CH16 - 467.6375 MHz - 233.6 Hz


*Recommended Programming A4-C - CTCSS (PL), 16-channel radios: *16 distinct channels, no frequency/code combination repeats

  • CH01 - 462.6000 MHz - 151.4 Hz
  • CH02 - 467.6125 MHz - 151.4 Hz
  • CH03 - 467.7125 MHz - 151.4 Hz
  • CH04 - 467.6625 MHz - 151.4 Hz
  • CH05 - 462.6625 MHz - 151.4 Hz
  • CH06 - 462.5500 MHz - 151.4 Hz
  • CH07 - 462.5750 MHz - 151.4 Hz
  • CH08 - 462.7000 MHz - 151.4 Hz
  • CH09 - 462.6750 MHz - 151.4 Hz
  • CH10 - 467.5625 MHz - 151.4 Hz
  • CH11 - 462.6875 MHz - 151.4 Hz
  • CH12 - 467.5875 MHz - 151.4 Hz
  • CH13 - 462.6125 MHz - 151.4 Hz
  • CH14 - 462.6375 MHz - 151.4 Hz
  • CH15 - 462.7250 MHz - 151.4 Hz
  • CH16 - 462.6250 MHz - 151.4 Hz


*Recommended Programming A5-C - CTCSS (PL), 16-channel radios: *16 distinct channels, no frequency/code combination repeats

  • CH01 - 462.6000 MHz - 82.5 Hz
  • CH02 - 467.6125 MHz - 97.4 Hz
  • CH03 - 467.7125 MHz - 97.4 Hz
  • CH04 - 467.6625 MHz - 82.5 Hz
  • CH05 - 462.6625 MHz - 94.8 Hz
  • CH06 - 462.5500 MHz - 97.4 Hz
  • CH07 - 462.5750 MHz - 94.8 Hz
  • CH08 - 462.7000 MHz - 82.5 Hz
  • CH09 - 462.6750 MHz - 94.8 Hz
  • CH10 - 467.5625 MHz - 97.4 Hz
  • CH11 - 462.6875 MHz - 94.8 Hz
  • CH12 - 467.5875 MHz - 94.8 Hz
  • CH13 - 462.6125 MHz - 82.5 Hz
  • CH14 - 462.6375 MHz - 94.8 Hz
  • CH15 - 462.7250 MHz - 94.8 Hz
  • CH16 - 462.6250 MHz - 94.8 Hz


*Recommended Programming A1-D - DCS (DPL), 16-channel radios: *Channels 9-16 are the same as channels 1-8

  • CH01 - 467.6625 MHz - 371 DCS
  • CH02 - 467.6125 MHz - 371 DCS
  • CH03 - 462.6625 MHz - 251 DCS
  • CH04 - 462.6125 MHz - 251 DCS
  • CH05 - 462.5750 MHz - 251 DCS
  • CH06 - 462.5500 MHz - 251 DCS
  • CH07 - 462.6000 MHz - 251 DCS
  • CH08 - 462.6500 MHz - 251 DCS
  • CH09 - 467.6625 MHz - 371 DCS
  • CH10 - 467.6375 MHz - 371 DCS
  • CH11 - 462.6625 MHz - 251 DCS
  • CH12 - 462.6125 MHz - 251 DCS
  • CH13 - 462.5750 MHz - 251 DCS
  • CH14 - 462.5500 MHz - 251 DCS
  • CH15 - 462.6000 MHz - 251 DCS
  • CH16 - 462.6500 MHz - 251 DCS


*Recommended Programming A2-D - DCS (DPL), 16-channel radios: *16 distinct channels, no frequency/code combination repeats

  • CH01 - 462.7125 MHz - 074 DCS
  • CH02 - 462.5750 MHz - 074 DCS
  • CH03 - 467.6875 MHz - 074 DCS
  • CH04 - 462.7000 MHz - 074 DCS
  • CH05 - 467.6625 MHz - 074 DCS
  • CH06 - 462.6000 MHz - 074 DCS
  • CH07 - 462.6625 MHz - 074 DCS
  • CH08 - 467.6375 MHz - 074 DCS
  • CH09 - 467.5875 MHz - 074 DCS
  • CH10 - 462.6375 MHz - 074 DCS
  • CH11 - 462.6125 MHz - 074 DCS
  • CH12 - 462.6500 MHz - 074 DCS
  • CH13 - 462.6750 MHz - 074 DCS
  • CH14 - 467.7125 MHz - 074 DCS
  • CH15 - 467.5625 MHz - 074 DCS
  • CH16 - 462.5500 MHz - 074 DCS


*Recommended Programming A3-D - DCS (DPL), 16-channel radios: *16 distinct channels, no frequency/code combination repeats

  • CH01 - 462.7125 MHz - 612 DCS
  • CH02 - 462.5750 MHz - 612 DCS
  • CH03 - 467.6875 MHz - 612 DCS
  • CH04 - 462.7000 MHz - 612 DCS
  • CH05 - 467.6625 MHz - 612 DCS
  • CH06 - 462.6000 MHz - 612 DCS
  • CH07 - 462.6625 MHz - 612 DCS
  • CH08 - 467.6375 MHz - 612 DCS
  • CH09 - 467.5875 MHz - 612 DCS
  • CH10 - 462.6375 MHz - 612 DCS
  • CH11 - 462.6125 MHz - 612 DCS
  • CH12 - 462.6500 MHz - 612 DCS
  • CH13 - 462.6750 MHz - 612 DCS
  • CH14 - 467.7125 MHz - 612 DCS
  • CH15 - 467.5625 MHz - 612 DCS
  • CH16 - 462.5500 MHz - 612 DCS

Original 14 Channel FRS Channels

500mW 14-channel walkie talkies, the original FRS specification. Radio Shack lobbied the FCC heavily in the 1990s to create a new license-free Part 95 radio service with more range and less interference than [Part_15|Part 15] 49 MHz walkie talkies and without the interference problems that plague the 27 MHz AM CB radio band. Motorola quickly entered the market with their Talkabout walkie talkies, followed by Kenwood, Icom, Maxon, Midland and numerous other consumer electronics companies.

These radios are still permitted under FCC rules, but have largely been replaced by 22-channel walkie talkies.

  • Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz
  • Channel 8 - 467.5625 MHz
  • Channel 9 - 467.5875 MHz
  • Channel 10 - 467.6125 MHz
  • Channel 11 - 467.6375 MHz
  • Channel 12 - 467.6625 MHz
  • Channel 13 - 467.6875 MHz
  • Channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz

Original 15 Channel FRS-GMRS Channels

4 watt or 5 watt GMRS walkie talkies that were often sold as a more “professional” version of FRS. Up to 5 watt power on all 15 channels. GMRS license required. The proliferation of 15-channel GMRS walkie talkie radios and 22-channel FRS/GMRS dual-service or dual-use radios led the FCC to change the rules to add the 8 GMRS simplex channels to FRS (with a 2 watt power limit) and make FRS/GMRS combination radios or dual-use radios illegal. All FRS/GMRS combination radios with transmitter output power of 2 watts or less legally turned into 22 channel FRS radios the rule change.

  • Channel 1 - 462.5625 MHz
  • Channel 2 - 462.5875 MHz
  • Channel 3 - 462.6125 MHz
  • Channel 4 - 462.6375 MHz
  • Channel 5 - 462.6625 MHz
  • Channel 6 - 462.6875 MHz
  • Channel 7 - 462.7125 MHz
  • Channel 8 - 462.5500 MHz
  • Channel 9 - 462.5750 MHz
  • Channel 10 - 462.6000 MHz
  • Channel 11 - 462.6250 MHz
  • Channel 12 - 462.6500 MHz
  • Channel 13 - 462.6750 MHz
  • Channel 14 - 462.7000 MHz
  • Channel 15 - 462.7250 MHz

See Also - Similar Personal Radio Services

  • GMRS - General Mobile Radio Service, the "big brother" of FRS, much higher power and repeaters allowed, license required
  • PMR446 and DPMR446 - Europe and numerous other countries, UHF analog and digital license free service, 446 MHz
  • LPD433 - Europe and numerous other countries, very low power 10mW short-range voice and data service 433 MHz
  • UHF CB 477 MHz band UHF FM CB service, Australia, New Zealand 40 channel/77 channel/80 channel service
  • Freenet - 149 MHz band VHF license free service in Germany
  • Public Radio Service - 409 MHz Chinese license free walkie-talkie service - basically China's FRS service
  • 448 MHz South Korean Personal Radio Service Civil Radio - 448 MHz/449 MHz South Korean license free walkie-talkie service, similar to FRS (may be paired to 424 MHz frequencies)
  • 245 MHz VHF CB Service - Thailand only, 80 channel license free FM CB service 245-246 MHz
  • Short Range Radio 350 MHz UHF CB band 13 channel license free service allocated in India only
  • Short Range Radio Service 325 MHz UHF CB band 40 channel license free Philippines only
  • Specified Low Power Radio 421 MHz/422 MHz/440 MHz very low power 10mW Japan, similar to LPD433
  • 351 MHz Digital Personal Radio 351 MHz band digital voice radio service - Japan 5 watt power 351.16875 MHz - 351.38125 MHz 351.1125 MHz - 351.3875 MHz


Various handheld walkie talkie FRS radios



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