What
is Multi Use Radio Service?
The
Multi Use Radio Service (MURS) is one of the Citizens Band Radio Services. MURS
is a private, two-way, short-distance voice, data or image communications service
for personal or business activities of the general public. Even though the five
MURS frequencies were formerly available only for business communications (authorized
under 90.31 of the FCC Rules), the FCC's creation of the MURS now makes those
frequencies also available for personal and family communications. Business communications
are also still permitted. No one type has any preference or any other type, except
that all communications must yield to any emergency communication on the same
channel.
Do
I need an FCC license for my FRS unit?
No
license will be issued. You are allowed to operate a MURS unit if you are not
a representative of a foreign government, and if you cooperate in the selection
and use of channels in order to reduce interference to others.
Which
FRS channels may I use?
You
may use any of the 5 channels on a "take turns" basis with other users
that may be operating in your immediate area. No MURS channel is assigned to any
specific individual or organization.
What
are the frequencies of the 5 MURS channels?
The
5 channels are designated as follows:
|
151.820
MHz
|
|
151.880
MHz
|
|
151.940
MHz
|
|
154.570
MHz
|
|
154.600
MHz
|
