FCC & Licensing

FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS)

Apply for a new GMRS license or renew your existing license.

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FCC License Search

Look up any FCC license by call sign, name, or FRN.

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GMRS Communities & Forums

MyGMRS.com

Large GMRS community with forums, repeater directory, and radio reviews.

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r/GMRS (Reddit)

Active Reddit community for GMRS discussions and questions.

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Radio Programming & Software

CHIRP

Free, open-source radio programming software supporting many GMRS radios.

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Radio Reference

Comprehensive database of radio frequencies and repeaters across the US.

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Emergency & Weather

National Weather Service - Cleveland

Local weather forecasts, warnings, and radar for North Central Ohio.

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Richland County EMA

Local emergency management agency information and alerts.

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Learning Resources

FCC GMRS Rules (Part 95E)

Official FCC regulations governing GMRS operations.

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notarubicon (YouTube)

Popular YouTube channel with GMRS tutorials, radio reviews, and tips.

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Local Resources

Richland County ARES

Amateur Radio Emergency Service - many GMRS members also participate in HAM radio.

Weekly net: Mondays 8:00 PM on W8WE 146.94 MHz

Our Repeater List

Complete list of GMRS repeaters in North Central Ohio.

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