Links to Ham and GMRS Articles and Resources
- Baofeng GMRS Radio Programming – West Richland Stake Repeater
- Yagi Antenna for GMRS Handheld Radio
- Ham Radio Information for Beginners
- Sample GMRS radio for purchase
- Sample GMRS pair of radios for purchase
- Sample Ham radio for purchase
- Sample Ham pair of radios for purchase
- Contact your Bishop or Ward Preparedness Specialist for information about your stake & ward GMRS channels.
- How to get your Ham or GMRS license
- FCC License Website
Ham/GMRS Radio Handouts
Instructions for Repeater Programming Baofeng UV5r_Southeast Washington (pdf)
FRS-GMRS Frequency Chart (pdf)
GMRS & FRS Radio Information (pdf)
GMRS vs. Ham Radio (pdf)
Ward Communications Specialist Training
A valid FCC license is necessary to legally operate a GMRS radio. No tests are required, and license is good for 10 years and costs $35. All family members are included under one license.
Click here for more information on becoming GMRS licensed.
GMRS Radio Philosophy
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) is gaining big attention in the world of preparedness and local community/area communications for a reason. NO TEST, small license fee that applies to entire household, and inexpensive versatile equipment. Get the big picture of why this is a suitable solution for many local community communication applications.
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