How to Get a GMRS License, Step by Step
No exam, $35, ten years, family included. Here is how to get a GMRS license from the FCC: FRN, ULS application, fee, call sign and renewal.
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Category: FRS & GMRS
Guides to Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) walkie-talkies: channels, power, range and how the two services differ.
How Two-Way Radios Work: A Beginner’s Guide
A two-way radio, often called a walkie-talkie, lets you talk to other people without a phone plan or a cell[…]
Read moreWalkie Talkies Still Matter: A Practical Guide to Two-Way Radios
A walkie talkie is a handheld two-way radio. You press a button, talk, and everyone on the same channel hears[…]
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FRS vs GMRS: Which License-Free or Licensed Walkie-Talkie Fits You?
FRS needs no license; GMRS needs a $35 FCC license that covers your family. See how channels, power, repeaters and range compare, and which fits you.
Read moreWalkie-Talkies for Hiking and Backcountry Trips: FRS, GMRS and Ham Options Explained
In a world where cell service drops the second you hit the trail; long range walkie talkies are making a huge comeback in 2026. Whether you’re hiking remote mountains, coordinating a construction crew, or prepping for emergencies, reliable push-to-talk communication beats spotty signals every time.
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Radios for a Group of Three or More: Planning With the Midland GXT1000 Three-Pack
Two radios are enough for a pair of people. For a family of four, a small group of friends or[…]
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Midland GXT1000 Two-Pack: What You Get, the GMRS License, and Realistic Range
The Midland GXT1000 is a pair of handheld radios in Midland’s GXT line. It is a GMRS radio, which means[…]
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How Far Do Two-Way Radios Actually Reach? Typical Range by Radio and Terrain
Range is the first question most people ask and the one with the least reliable answers. Packaging often quotes 25[…]
Read moreHow Walkie-Talkies Differ From Phones: Push-to-Talk, Channels and Repeaters
A walkie-talkie is a handheld transceiver, which means it both transmits and receives radio signals. The part most people find[…]
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