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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 simplex 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 narrow band FM, 11.3 kHz or less bandwidth. This usually translates to 11K0F3E emission. Data transmissions must be in FSK mode and follow the narrow band requirement. Note that GMRS users are not required to use narrow band FM and many continue to use regular "wide" FM - 20K0F3E emission or 16K0F3E emission on the 8 GMRS frequencies (FRS channels 15-22). Narrow band is recommended on all frequencies. However, older-style "combination" FRS/GMRS handheld radios operate narrow band 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.

FCC Rules Part 95 Subpart B - Family Radio Service 95.501-95.699

§ 95.503 Definitions, FRS. Family Radio Service (FRS). A short-distance two-way voice communication service, with limited data applications, between low power hand-held radios, for facilitating individual, family, group, recreational and business activities. FRS unit. A transceiver for use in the FRS.

§ 95.531 Permissible FRS uses. FRS units are primarily used for short-distance two-way voice communications between individuals. (a) Digital data. In addition to voice conversations, FRS units may transmit digital data containing location information, or requesting location information from one or more other FRS or GMRS units, or containing a brief text message to another specific GMRS or FRS unit. Digital data transmissions must be initiated by a manual action of the operator, except that a FRS unit receiving an interrogation request may automatically respond with its location. See also § 95.587(c). (b) One-way communications. FRS units may be used for one-way communications that are emergency messages, traveler assistance communications, voice pages or brief equipment tests. (c) GMRS stations. FRS units normally communicate with other FRS units, but may also be used to communicate with General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) stations.

§ 95.533 Prohibited FRS uses. FRS units must not be used for one-way communications other than those listed in § 95.531(b). Initial transmissions to establish two-way communications and data transmissions listed in § 95.531(a) are not considered to be one-way communications for the purposes of this section.

§ 95.561 FRS transmitter certification. (a) Each FRS unit (a transmitter that operates or is intended to operate in the FRS) must be certficated for use in the FRS in accordance with this subpart and subpart J of part 2 of this chapter. (b) A grant of equipment certification for the FRS will not be issued for any FRS transmitter type that fails to comply with all of the applicable rules in this subpart. (c) A grant of equipment certification will not be issued for hand-held portable radio units capable of operating under both this subpart (FRS) and under any other subparts of this chapter (except part 15) if the application for such grant is filed on or after December 27, 2017. § 95.563 FRS channels. The FRS is allotted 22 channels, each having a channel bandwidth of 12.5 kHz. All of the FRS channels are also allotted to the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) on a shared basis. The FRS channel center frequencies are set forth in the following table (see channels above).

§ 95.565 FRS frequency accuracy. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed such that the carrier frequencies remain within ±2.5 parts-per-million of the channel center frequencies specified in § 95.563 during normal operating conditions.

§ 95.567 FRS transmit power. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed such that the effective radiated power (ERP) on channels 8 through 14 does not exceed 0.5 Watts and the ERP on channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 does not exceed 2.0 Watts.

§ 95.571 FRS emission types. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed such that it can transmit only the following emission types: F3E, G3E, F2D, and G2D. § 95.573 FRS authorized bandwidth.

Each FRS transmitter type must be designed such that the occupied bandwidth does not exceed 12.5 kHz. § 95.575 FRS modulation limits. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed such that the peak frequency deviation does not exceed 2.5 kHz, and the highest audio frequency contributing substantially to modulation must not exceed 3.125 kHz.

§ 95.577 FRS tone requirements. In addition to the tones permitted under § 95.377, FRS transmitter types may be designed to transmit brief tones to indicate the end of a transmission.

§ 95.579 FRS unwanted emissions limits. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed to satisfy the applicable unwanted emissions limits in this paragraph. (a) Attenuation requirements. The power of unwanted emissions must be attenuated below the carrier power output in Watts (P) by at least: (1) 25 dB (decibels) in the frequency band 6.25 kHz to 12.5 kHz removed from the channel center frequency. (2) 35 dB in the frequency band 12.5 kHz to 31.25 kHz removed from the channel center frequency. (3) 43 + 10 log (P) dB in any frequency band removed from the channel center frequency by more than 31.25 kHz. (b) Measurement bandwidths. The power of unwanted emissions in the frequency bands specified in paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section is measured with a reference bandwidth of 300 Hz. The power of unwanted emissions in the frequency range specified in paragraph (a)(3) is measured with a reference bandwidth of at least 30 kHz. (c) Measurement conditions. The requirements in this section apply to each FRS transmitter type both with and without the connection of permitted attachments, such as an external speaker, microphone and/or power cord.

§ 95.587 FRS additional requirements. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed to meet the following additional requirements. (a) Transmit frequency capability. FRS transmitter types must not be capable of transmitting on any frequency or channel other than those listed in § 95.563. (b) Antenna. The antenna of each FRS transmitter type must meet the following requirements. (1) The antenna must be a non-removable integral part of the FRS transmitter type. (2) The gain of the antenna must not exceed that of a half-wave dipole antenna. (3) The antenna must be designed such that the electric field of the emitted waves is vertically polarized when the unit is operated in the normal orientation. (c) Digital data transmissions. FRS transmitter types having the capability to transmit digital data must be designed to meet the following requirements. (1) FRS units may transmit digital data containing location information, or requesting location information from one or more other FRS or GMRS units, or containing a brief text message to another specific FRS or GMRS unit or units. (2) Digital data transmissions must be initiated by a manual action or command of the operator, except that FRS units may be designed to automatically respond with location data upon receiving an interrogation request from another FRS unit or a GMRS unit. (3) Digital data transmissions must not exceed one second in duration. (4) Digital data transmissions must not be sent more frequently than one digital data transmission within a thirty-second period, except that an FRS unit may automatically respond to more than one interrogation request received within a thirty-second period. (d) Packet mode. FRS transmitter types must not be capable of transmitting data in the store-and-forward packet operation mode. (e) Effective September 30, 2019, no person shall manufacture or import hand-held portable radio equipment capable of operating under this subpart (FRS) and other licensed or licensed-by-rule services in this chapter (part 15 unlicensed equipment authorizations are permitted if consistent with part 15 rules).

§ 95.591 Sales of FRS combination radios prohibited. Effective September 30, 2019, no person shall sell or offer for sale hand-held portable radio equipment capable of operating under this subpart (FRS) and under any other licensed or licensed-by-rule radio services in this chapter (devices may be authorized under this subpart with part 15 unlicensed equipment authorizations).

FRS calling frequencies and Preppers Emergency Preparedness Recommended Channel/Code Combinations

  • 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 (tactical)
  • 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 8 - 467.5625 MHz subcode 8 (8-8) backup militia operations channel PL 88.5 Hz
  • FRS channel 14 - 467.7125 MHz subcode 38 (14-38) Airshow/milcom hobbyist recommended channel (primary) PL 250.3 Hz
  • FRS channel 16 - 462.5750 MHz Previously "White Dot" GMRS/Business Band shared itinerant channel
  • FRS channel 18 - 462.6250 MHz Previously "Black Dot" GMRS/Business Band shared itinerant channel
  • 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 Previously "Orange Dot" GMRS/Business Band shared itinerant channel
  • 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


FRS CTCSS and DCS Subchannel Code Tone "Privacy Code" Listing

There is significant variation from manufacturer to manufacturer. Many use the 38 CTCSS tones + 83 DCS codes system (for a total of 121 available codes or subchannels per channel). Some use 39 CTCSS tones (add 69.3 Hz or 69.4 Hz as code # 2 or code # 39) or use 50 CTCSS tones + 83 DCS codes or some subset of these.

*Standard 38 CTCSS Tones + 83 DCS Codes Designation List

  • Code 0 or NO CODE (space is simply blank) - carrier squelch or CSQ transmit and receive
  • Code 1 - 67.0 Hz
  • Code 2 - 71.9 Hz
  • Code 3 - 74.4 Hz
  • Code 4 - 77.0 Hz
  • Code 5 - 79.7 Hz
  • Code 6 - 82.5 Hz
  • Code 7 - 85.4 Hz
  • Code 8 - 88.5 Hz
  • Code 9 - 91.5 Hz
  • Code 10 - 94.8 Hz
  • Code 11 - 97.4 Hz
  • Code 12 - 100.0 Hz
  • Code 13 - 103.5 Hz
  • Code 14 - 107.2 Hz
  • Code 15 - 110.9 Hz
  • Code 16 - 114.8 Hz
  • Code 17 - 118.8 Hz
  • Code 18 - 123.0 Hz
  • Code 19 - 127.3 Hz
  • Code 20 - 131.8 Hz
  • Code 21 - 136.5 Hz
  • Code 22 - 141.3 Hz
  • Code 23 - 146.2 Hz
  • Code 24 - 151.4 Hz
  • Code 25 - 156.7 Hz
  • Code 26 - 162.2 Hz
  • Code 27 - 167.9 Hz
  • Code 28 - 173.8 Hz
  • Code 29 - 179.9 Hz
  • Code 30 - 186.2 Hz
  • Code 31 - 192.8 Hz
  • Code 32 - 203.5 Hz
  • Code 33 - 210.7 Hz
  • Code 34 - 218.1 Hz
  • Code 35 - 225.7 Hz
  • Code 36 - 233.6 Hz
  • Code 37 - 241.8 Hz
  • Code 38 - 250.3 Hz
  • Code 39 - D023
  • Code 40 - D025
  • Code 41 - D026
  • Code 42 - D031
  • Code 43 - D032
  • Code 44 - D043
  • Code 45 - D047
  • Code 46 - D051
  • Code 47 - D054
  • Code 48 - D065
  • Code 49 - D071
  • Code 50 - D072
  • Code 51 - D073
  • Code 52 - D074
  • Code 53 - D114
  • Code 54 - D115
  • Code 55 - D116
  • Code 56 - D125
  • Code 57 - D131
  • Code 58 - D132
  • Code 59 - D134
  • Code 60 - D143
  • Code 61 - D152
  • Code 62 - D155
  • Code 63 - D156
  • Code 64 - D162
  • Code 65 - D165
  • Code 66 - D172
  • Code 67 - D174
  • Code 68 - D205
  • Code 69 - D223
  • Code 70 - D226
  • Code 71 - D243
  • Code 72 - D244
  • Code 73 - D245
  • Code 74 - D251
  • Code 75 - D261
  • Code 76 - D263
  • Code 77 - D265
  • Code 78 - D271
  • Code 79 - D306
  • Code 80 - D311
  • Code 81 - D315
  • Code 82 - D331
  • Code 83 - D343
  • Code 84 - D346
  • Code 85 - D351
  • Code 86 - D364
  • Code 87 - D365
  • Code 88 - D371
  • Code 89 - D411
  • Code 90 - D412
  • Code 91 - D413
  • Code 92 - D423
  • Code 93 - D431
  • Code 94 - D432
  • Code 95 - D445
  • Code 96 - D464
  • Code 97 - D465
  • Code 98 - D466
  • Code 99 - D503
  • Code 100 - D506
  • Code 101 - D516
  • Code 102 - D532
  • Code 103 - D546
  • Code 104 - D565
  • Code 105 - D606
  • Code 106 - D612
  • Code 107 - D624
  • Code 108 - D627
  • Code 109 - D631
  • Code 110 - D632
  • Code 111 - D654
  • Code 112 - D662
  • Code 113 - D664
  • Code 114 - D703
  • Code 115 - D712
  • Code 116 - D723
  • Code 117 - D731
  • Code 118 - D732
  • Code 119 - D734
  • Code 120 - D743
  • Code 121 - D754

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

*See also: default/factory radio settings for Business Radio and MURS.


  • 462.5625 MHz FRS CH01 - 67.0, 69.3, 107.2, 110.9, 114.8, 136.5, 162.2, 165.5, 186.2, 192.8, 250.3
  • 462.5875 MHz FRS CH02 - 67.0, 69.3, 71.9, 110.9, 114.8, 118.8, 127.3, 136.5, 162.2, 186.2
  • 462.6125 MHz FRS CH03 - 67.0, 69.3, 74.4, 97.4, 100.0, 110.9, 114.8, 118.8, 127.3, 136.5, 146.2, 162.2, 165.5, 186.2, 225.7
  • 462.6375 MHz FRS CH04 - 67.0, 69.3, 77.0, 97.4, 110.9, 114.8, 123.0, 131.8, 136.5, 162.2, 165.5, 186.2
  • 462.6625 MHz FRS CH05 - 67.0, 69.3, 79.7, 88.5, 110.9, 114.8, 136.5, 186.2, 203.5
  • 462.6875 MHz FRS CH06 - 67.0, 69.3, 82.5, 103.5, 107.2, 110.9, 114.8, 136.5, 141.3, 162.2, 186.2
  • 462.7125 MHz FRS CH07 - 79.7, 85.4, 97.9, 110.9, 114.8, 118.8, 136.5, 146.2, 167.9, 179.9, 186.2, 241.8
  • 467.5625 MHz FRS CH08 - 88.5, 100.0, 110.9, 114.8, 136.5, 186.2, 203.5, 210.7, 250.3
  • 467.5875 MHz FRS CH09 - 91.5, 110.9, 114.8, 127.3, 136.5, 186.2
  • 467.6125 MHz FRS CH10 - 94.8, 97.4, 110.9, 114.8, 136.5, 179.9, 186.2
  • 467.6375 MHz FRS CH11 - 97.4, 110.9, 114.8, 136.5, 167.9, 186.2, 189.9, 210.7
  • 467.6625 MHz FRS CH12 - 100.0, 110.9, 114.8, 136.5, 186.2
  • 467.6875 MHz FRS CH13 - 103.5, 107.2, 110.9, 114.8, 136.5, 186.2
  • 467.7125 MHz FRS CH14 - 97.4, 107.2, 110.9, 114.8, 118.8, 131.8, 136.5, 151.4, 156.7, 173.8, 179.9, 186.2, 192.8 250.3
  • 462.5500 MHz FRS CH15 - 71.9, 97.4, 107.2, 110.9, 123.0, 141.3, 162.2, 186.2, 199.5
  • 462.5750 MHz FRS CH16 - 67.0, 69.3, 85.4, 114.8, 123.0, 151.4, 162.2, 192.8, 203.5
  • 462.6000 MHz FRS CH17 - 88.5, 110.9, 118.8, 136.5, 141.3, 146.2, 186.2, 241.8
  • 462.6250 MHz FRS CH18 - 100.0, 123.0, 151.4, 94.8, 141.3, 110.9, 136.5, 186.2, 67.0, 110.9, 127.3, 136.5, 186.2
  • 462.6500 MHz FRS CH19 - 107.2, 110.9, 114.8, 127.3, 131.8, 136.5, 141.3, 179.9, 186.2, 199.5, 210.7
  • 462.6750 MHz FRS CH20 - 67.0, 69.3, 94.8 110.9, 131.8, 136.5, 141.3, 151.4, 156.7, 167.9, 186.2
  • 462.7000 MHz FRS CH21 - 82.5, 100.0, 114.8, 118.8, 110.9, 136.5, 141.3, 146.2, 151.4 186.2, 192.8, 199.5
  • 462.7250 MHz FRS CH22 - 94.8, 97.4, 110.9, 136.5, 141.3, 151.4, 167.9, 186.2, 250.3


  • 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 - Retevis FRS radios default channel 1
  • 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 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 1
  • 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 026 DCS - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 15
  • 462.5625 MHz 261 DCS - Baofeng UV-B5 Pofung UV-B5 default channel 7
  • 462.5750 MHz Various - White Dot Itinerant Business Band - old color dot star channel designation
  • 462.5750 MHz 67.0 Hz - Motorola / Kenwood on-site business radios old default business frequency
  • 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, D743I - D654N)
  • 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 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 2
  • 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, D332I - D455N)
  • 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 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 3
  • 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 Various - Black Dot Itinerant Business Band - old color dot star channel designation
  • 462.6250 MHz 67.0 Hz - Motorola / Kenwood on-site business radios old default business frequency
  • 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 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 4
  • 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, D243I - D351N)
  • 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 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 5
  • 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 Various - Orange Dot Itinerant Business Band - old color dot star channel designation
  • 462.6750 MHz 67.0 Hz - Motorola / Kenwood on-site business radios old default business frequency
  • 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 - D606N
  • 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 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 6
  • 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, D731I - D155N)
  • 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 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 7
  • 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, D462I - D252N)
  • 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 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 8
  • 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 026 DCS - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 16
  • 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 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 9
  • 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 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 10
  • 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 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 11
  • 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 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 12
  • 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 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 13
  • 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 114.8 Hz - Retevis RT-27 IC FRS radios default channel 14
  • 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

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. See sister section for business radio frequencies.

  • On 22 channel FRS radios, the CTCSS and DCS codes are given a numerical designation. The first set of recommended tones/codes goes by the most commonly used 121 privacy code convention - 38 CTCSS tones + 83 DCS codes.
  • 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 FRS-22-A - 22 channel FRS radios with 121 privacy codes *Recommended sub-channel or privacy code CTCSS or DCS settings for each channel, with radio display indicated

  • CH01 - Code # 31 [192.8 PL] - Display Channel 1-31 ----- 462.5625 MHz 192.8 Hz
  • CH02 - Code # 62 [155 DCS D155 155 DPL] - Display Channel 2-62 ----- 462.5875 MHz
  • CH03 - Code # 23 [146.2 PL] - Display Channel 3-23 ----- 462.6125 MHz 146.2 Hz
  • CH04 - Code # 18 [123.0 PL] - Display Channel 4-18 ----- 462.6375 MHz 123.0 Hz
  • CH05 - Code # 75 [261 DCS D261 261 DPL] - Display Channel 5-75 ----- 462.6625 MHz 261 DCS
  • CH06 - Code # 14 [107.2 PL] - Display Channel 6-14 ----- 462.6875 MHz 107.2 Hz
  • CH07 - Code # 37 [241.8 PL] - Display Channel 7-37 ----- 462.7125 MHz 241.8 Hz
  • CH08 - Code # 10 [100.0 PL] - Display Channel 8-10 ----- 467.5625 MHz 100.0 Hz
  • CH09 - Code # 99 [503 DCS D503 503 DPL] - Display Channel 9-99 ----- 467.5875 MHz 503 DCS
  • CH10 - Code # 29 [179.9 PL] - Display Channel 10-29 ----- 467.6125 MHz 179.9 Hz
  • CH11 - Code # 33 [210.7 PL] - Display Channel 11-33 ----- 467.6375 MHz 210.7 Hz
  • CH12 - Code # 48 [065 DCS D065 065 DPL] - Display Channel 12-48 ----- 467.6625 MHz 065 DCS
  • CH13 - Code # 07 [85.4 PL] - Display Channel 13-07 ----- 467.6875 MHz 85.4 Hz
  • CH14 - Code # 25 [156.7 PL] - Display Channel 14-25 ----- 467.7125 MHz 156.7 Hz
  • CH15 - Code # 55 [116 DCS D116 116 DCS] - Display Channel 15-55 ----- 462.5500 MHz 116 DCS
  • CH16 - Code # 32 [203.5 PL] - Display Channel 16-32 ----- 462.5750 MHz 203.5 Hz
  • CH17 - Code # 76 [263 DCS D263 263 DCS] - Display Channel 17-76 ----- 462.6000 MHz 263 DCS
  • CH18 - Code # 36 [233.6 PL] - Display Channel 18-36 ----- 462.6250 MHz 233.6 Hz
  • CH19 - Code # 14 [107.2 PL] - Display Channel 19-14 ----- 462.6500 MHz 107.2 Hz
  • CH20 - Code # 20 [131.8 PL] - Display Channel 20-20 ----- 462.6750 MHz 131.8 Hz
  • CH21 - Code # 63 [156 DCS D156 156 DCS] - Display Channel 21-63 ----- 462.7000 MHz 156 DCS
  • CH22 - Code # 44 [043 DCS D043 043 DCS] - Display Channel 22-44 ----- 462.7250 MHz 043 DCS


*Recommended Programming FRS-22-B - 22 channel FRS radios with 38 privacy codes *Recommended sub-channel or privacy code CTCSS settings for each channel, with radio display indicated

  • CH01 - Code # 23 [146.2 PL] - Display Channel 1-23 ----- 462.5625 MHz 146.2 Hz
  • CH02 - Code # 19 [127.3 PL] - Display Channel 2-19 ----- 462.5875 MHz 127.3 Hz
  • CH03 - Code # 12 [100.0 PL] - Display Channel 3-12 ----- 462.6125 MHz 100.0 Hz
  • CH04 - Code # 11 [97.4 PL] - Display Channel 4-11 ----- 462.6375 MHz 97.4 Hz
  • CH05 - Code # 05 [79.7 PL] - Display Channel 5-05 ----- 462.6625 MHz 79.7 Hz
  • CH06 - Code # 13 [103.5 PL] - Display Channel 6-13 ----- 462.6875 MHz 103.5 Hz
  • CH07 - Code # 27 [167.9 PL] - Display Channel 7-27 ----- 462.7125 MHz 167.9 Hz
  • CH08 - Code # 38 [250.3 PL] - Display Channel 8-38 ----- 467.5625 MHz 250.3 Hz
  • CH09 - Code # 19 [127.3 PL] - Display Channel 9-32 ----- 467.5875 MHz 127.3 Hz
  • CH10 - Code # 11 [97.4 PL] - Display Channel 10-11 ----- 467.6125 MHz 97.4 Hz
  • CH11 - Code # 27 [167.9 PL] - Display Channel 11-27 ----- 467.6375 MHz 167.9 Hz
  • CH12 - Code # 12 [100.0 PL] - Display Channel 12-12 ----- 467.6625 MHz 100.0 Hz
  • CH13 - Code # 14 [107.2 PL] - Display Channel 13-14 ----- 467.6875 MHz 107.2 Hz
  • CH14 - Code # 28 [173.8 PL] - Display Channel 14-28 ----- 467.7125 MHz 173.8 Hz
  • CH15 - Code # 30 [186.2 PL] - Display Channel 15-30 ----- 462.5500 MHz 186.2 Hz
  • CH16 - Code # 07 [85.4 PL] - Display Channel 16-07 ----- 462.5750 MHz 85.4 Hz
  • CH17 - Code # 08 [88.5 PL] - Display Channel 17-08 ----- 462.6000 MHz 88.5 Hz
  • CH18 - Code # 12 [100.0 PL] - Display Channel 18-12 ----- 462.6250 MHz 100.0 Hz
  • CH19 - Code # 29 [179.9 PL] - Display Channel 19-29 ----- 462.6500 MHz 179.9 Hz
  • CH20 - Code # 25 [156.7 PL] - Display Channel 20-25 ----- 462.6750 MHz 156.7 Hz
  • CH21 - Code # 12 [100.0 PL] - Display Channel 21-12 ----- 462.7000 MHz 100.0 Hz
  • CH22 - Code # 11 [97.4 PL] - Display Channel 22-11 ----- 462.7250 MHz 97.4 Hz



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

  • CH01 - 467.6875 MHz - 123.0 Hz
  • CH02 - 462.6875 MHz - 123.0 Hz
  • CH03 - 467.5875 MHz - 123.0 Hz
  • CH04 - 467.6375 MHz - 123.0 Hz
  • CH05 - 462.6250 MHz - 123.0 Hz
  • CH06 - 467.6625 MHz - 123.0 Hz
  • CH07 - 462.7125 MHz - 123.0 Hz
  • CH08 - 462.5750 MHz - 123.0 Hz
  • CH09 - 467.6875 MHz - 123.0 Hz
  • CH10 - 462.6875 MHz - 123.0 Hz
  • CH11 - 467.5875 MHz - 123.0 Hz
  • CH12 - 467.6375 MHz - 123.0 Hz
  • CH13 - 462.6250 MHz - 123.0 Hz
  • CH14 - 467.6625 MHz - 123.0 Hz
  • CH15 - 462.7125 MHz - 123.0 Hz
  • CH16 - 462.5750 MHz - 123.0 Hz


*Recommended Programming A5-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 A6-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), 8 or 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

Before the 22-channel dual service FRS/GMRS radios became popular, these 462 MHz GMRS only 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, simple license required
  • MURS - Multi Use Radio Service - the VHF version of FRS, 5 channels at 151/154 MHz, license free
  • Business Industrial Radio Service "Business Band" - FRS is often used in place of, or in conjunction with, UHF business frequencies.
  • PMR446 and DPMR446 - Europe and numerous other countries, UHF analog and digital license free service, 446.0 - 446.2 MHz band
  • 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 UHF service - basically China's FRS service
  • 448 MHz South Korean Personal Radio Service Civil Radio - 448 MHz/449 MHz South Korean UHF 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 VHF 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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