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General FRS and GRMS
Links and FAQs

As FRS and GRMS radios gain in popularity, so do the information sites on the internet dedicated to these devices.

If you know of a site that should be added to this page, please let me know.

Popular Websites

Popular Wireless - Number one discussion site for FRS and GMRS.
The Communications Technology Review: FRS Radios - Website dedicated to Emergency Communications, HAM Radio, Law Enforcement, and more.
The Communications Technology Review: GMRS Radios
GMRS Web Magazine - Great site for GMRS radio users, lots of reviews.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Collin.org’s FAQ

A FRS & GMRS FAQ by PopularWireless.com
Frequently Asked Questions about the Family Radio Service by PRSG

>> Search Google for latest FAQs

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NewsGroups and Searches

Popular Wireless BBS - One of the more popular and active boards on the net

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Yahoo Groups

  FRS-Open - A site dedicated to open exploration of the inside of FRS radios

  Radio-Experimenter - All about radio experimentation

  FamilyRadioService - More about FRS
  GMRS - Group dedicated to General Mobile Radio Service
  GMRSWeb - Mailing list for GMRS Web magazine

Product Opinions

Search epinions.com for end-user opinions on hundreds of radios

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FRS and GMRS Fan Sites

Jim Baudo - Reviews FRS Radios, repeaters, batteries and Johnsonville sausages(?)
GearReview.com - reviews about two dozen popular FRS radios
The DXzone - Reference site for FRS and GMRS Radios
ConsumerSearch.com - Nice writeup on FRS radios
Collin’s Notebook - Nice site, but dated reviews of FRS Radios

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Buyers Guides to FRS and GMRS Radios

Other Family Radio Services Around the World

Mexican Family Radio Service overview

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