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Family Radio Service (FRS) Is A Public Citizens Band Radio Service With A FM Wireless 2-Way Communications, With A More Reliable Service Over A Distance Of Up To 1 Mile Distance Between Users.

U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Defines FRS Radio Service As A Public 2-Way Wireless Radio Communication Service With A Communicating Range Between users of Less Than 1 Mile.

It Is Intended For Use By Family, Friends And Associates, To Communicate Within A Neighborhood, Or While On Group Outings.  The FRS Radio Service Cannot Be Used For Making Phone Calls.  It may Be Used For Business-Related Communications In The United States According To FFC Rules.

In The U.S., The FCC Does Not Require Or Issue A Radio License For Use Of 2-Ways Radios Of The Radio Frequencies. A FCC-Certified FRS Radio Has An Identifying Label Placed On It By The Manufacturer.  There Is No Age Or Citizenship Requirements.

A Quote From The FCC Web Site:  "You may operate your FRS unit within the territorial limits of the fifty United States, the District of Columbia, and the Caribbean and Pacific Insular areas ("U.S."). You may also operate your FRS unit on or over any other area of the world, except within the territorial limits of areas where radio- communications are regulated by another agency of the U.S. or within the territorial limits of any foreign government."

FRS 2-Way Wireless Radios Have A Maximum Power Of ½ Watt (500 milliwatt) Effective Radiated Power And Integral (Non-Detachable) Antennas.

FRS/GMRS Dual Service 2-Way Wireless Radios

Some manufacturers have received approval to market radios that are certified for use in both the Family Radio Service (FRS) and the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS).  Other manufacturers have received approval of their radios under the GMRS rules, but market them as FRS/GMRS radios on the basis that:

Radios marketed as "FRS/GMRS" or "dual-service radios" have been made available from Casanova's. The manual that comes with the radio, or the label placed on it by the manufacturer, should indicate the service the unit is certified for.  If It Cannot Be Determined What Service The Unit Was Certified For, Contact The Manufacturer.

Who Is Using FRS Radios?

With The High Popularity Of Family Radio Service Units Sales Throughout The United States, Canada And The UK, Personal Wireless Two-Way Radio Use Has Increased Tremendously.  These Non-Licensed Short-Range Handheld Communications Devices Are Being Carried Everywhere.

Although Intended As A General Public Radio Service Band, They Are Capable Of Providing An Inexpensive Way For A Organization, And Business To Use Them As Wireless Intercoms.  Many Commercial Operations Are Now Using This Service For Building Commutations Between Employees Requiring No Expensive Or Hassles From A Radio Business License!

Types Of FRS Radios?

We Can Supply Radios At Any Volume Orders, And With Different Levels Of Service Duty; Occasional Family Consumer, Advanced Consumer, Or Commercial Heavy Duty Durability And Features.  Please Browse Our Online Catalog Showcase Or Email Info @ CasanovasAdventures.com For Professional Wireless Technology Outfitting By A Highly Quality Engineer And Radio Operator.

Any Volume Orders - Volume Discounts

GMRS Canada Use - Free!

We Are Pleased To Announce - Industry Canada has established a license-free GMRS service!  About Time You Contact The FCC And Petition Them To Remove Their License Requirement.

CB - Citizens Band Radio Service 26.965-27.405 MHz

Citizens Band (CB) Radio Service is a private two-way voice communication service for use in personal and business activities of the general public. Its communications range is from one to five miles.