This post answers the question – what frequency do walkie talkies or two way radios use?
Here is a list of commonly used walkie-talkie frequencies across various services:
Family Radio Service (FRS) Frequencies
FRS is a license-free radio service in the U.S. used for personal communications.
- Channel 1: 462.5625 MHz
- Channel 2: 462.5875 MHz
- Channel 3: 462.6125 MHz
- Channel 4: 462.6375 MHz
- Channel 5: 462.6625 MHz
- Channel 6: 462.6875 MHz
- Channel 7: 462.7125 MHz
- Channel 8: 467.5625 MHz
- Channel 9: 467.5875 MHz
- Channel 10: 467.6125 MHz
- Channel 11: 467.6375 MHz
- Channel 12: 467.6625 MHz
- Channel 13: 467.6875 MHz
- Channel 14: 467.7125 MHz
- Channel 15: 462.5500 MHz
- Channel 16: 462.5750 MHz
- Channel 17: 462.6000 MHz
- Channel 18: 462.6250 MHz
- Channel 19: 462.6500 MHz
- Channel 20: 462.6750 MHz
- Channel 21: 462.7000 MHz
- Channel 22: 462.7250 MHz
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Frequencies
GMRS requires a license in the U.S. and offers more power and range than FRS.
- Channel 1: 462.5500 MHz
- Channel 2: 462.5750 MHz
- Channel 3: 462.6000 MHz
- Channel 4: 462.6250 MHz
- Channel 5: 462.6500 MHz
- Channel 6: 462.6750 MHz
- Channel 7: 462.7000 MHz
- Channel 8: 462.7250 MHz
- Channel 15 (Repeater Input): 462.5500 MHz
- Channel 16 (Repeater Input): 462.5750 MHz
- Channel 17 (Repeater Input): 462.6000 MHz
- Channel 18 (Repeater Input): 462.6250 MHz
- Channel 19 (Repeater Input): 462.6500 MHz
- Channel 20 (Repeater Input): 462.6750 MHz
- Channel 21 (Repeater Input): 462.7000 MHz
- Channel 22 (Repeater Input): 462.7250 MHz
Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) Frequencies
MURS is a license-free service in the U.S. and allows for a variety of uses with more power than FRS.
- Channel 1: 151.820 MHz
- Channel 2: 151.880 MHz
- Channel 3: 151.940 MHz
- Channel 4: 154.570 MHz
- Channel 5: 154.600 MHz
Marine VHF Radio Frequencies
Marine radios are used on boats and ships for communication and safety.
- Channel 6: 156.300 MHz (Intership Safety)
- Channel 9: 156.450 MHz (Calling)
- Channel 13: 156.650 MHz (Bridge-to-Bridge)
- Channel 16: 156.800 MHz (International Distress, Safety, and Calling)
- Channel 22A: 157.100 MHz (Coast Guard Liaison)
Amateur Radio (Ham) Frequencies
Amateur radio operators use a wide range of frequencies, but here are some common VHF/UHF bands:
- 2-Meter Band (VHF): 144-148 MHz
- 70-Centimeter Band (UHF): 420-450 MHz
Business Radio Service Frequencies
Business radios often use specific frequencies allocated for business use.
- 151.625 MHz: Business
- 151.955 MHz: Business
- 154.570 MHz: MURS/Business
- 154.600 MHz: MURS/Business