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The FCC will review (May 18, I think) some proposed rule changes for these three radio services and, if adopted, could be a good thing for many users.
FRS would be given the current 22 channels used on most FRS/GMRS radios and be able to use 2 watts of power.
Changes would give 30 new frequencies to GMRS, keep the license (and fee), but increase the life of the license to 10 years
Both services would be able to use digital data modes for things like GPS and short text messages. Plus other changes.
Here's a good summary of the possible changes and this is ARRL's take on the topic.
FRS would be given the current 22 channels used on most FRS/GMRS radios and be able to use 2 watts of power.
Changes would give 30 new frequencies to GMRS, keep the license (and fee), but increase the life of the license to 10 years
Both services would be able to use digital data modes for things like GPS and short text messages. Plus other changes.
Here's a good summary of the possible changes and this is ARRL's take on the topic.