out of curiosity, is FRS/GMRS the only route that is an option as far as
non-amateur communications?
Are there not national search and rescue frequencies on VHF and UHF that can
be used specifically for search and rescue organizations?
I bring this up because due to the nature of the traffic and users on the
FRS/GMRS frequencies these days, there could potentially be big problems
with interpherence from other users who don't care, or who can't hear the
search and rescue coms.
Not only that, you would have absolutely no authority to ask them to leave
the frequency clear for emergency communications.
I imagine though, that FRS/GMRS are being considered due to the cheap cost
of radios and the ease of use.
However, if at all possible, try to find VHF or UHF frequencies that are set
aside for civilian search and rescue organizations, and i could easily put
you in touch with some folks who regularly have vast quantities of handheld
VHF/UHF radios, batteries and antenna packages for very reasonable
prices...offen as cheap or cheaper then the off the shelf FRS/GMRS units.
I know many businesses are taking the same least cost route with frs and
GMRS radios and cluttering up the band...and in most cases, due to
ignorance, thinking they have the authority, because they are security or
maintenence, to tell or instruct other users to get off the air.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2006 3:45 PM
Subject: FRS and GMRS frequencies


> Hi, all.
>
> One of the folks in our ham club is establishing a Search And Rescue
> organization in our local community, and, as county EC/RO, I have been
asked
> to be the Chief Communications Officer for the organization.  This means
> that I'll be co-ordinating communications training for the group, and
> communications activities for any searches we may ultimately become
involved
> with.
>
> I have a question here that someone on the list may be able to help with:
>
> What are the main FRS and GMRS frequencies?
>
> I know that the first 7 FRS and GMRS channel frequencies are common, but
> can't think of them at the moment.
>
> I would like to be able to monitor FRS and GMRS with either my THF6A or
> TMV7A, since the search teams will likely use FRS or GMRS radios, and
liason
> back to the search command center via ham radio.
>
> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>