What you'll learn (fast):
Why GMRS is the practical "bigger brother" to FRS: same 22 channels, different rules, more capability.
The license is simple: $35, 10 years, one license covers your whole household (apply at FCC.gov).
Range reality: terrain + antennas matter. Main channels allow up to 50W transmitter output; interstitials are lower.
Privacy tones ≠ privacy. GMRS is open-air. You must ID every 15 minutes and at the end.
Why certified radios matter (and why new FRS/GMRS combo handhelds aren't sold anymore).
Links & resources:
Vetted Gear: Amazon GMRS List → https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio360/list/3NJ7FK9BFG6V9
