MPUNS Ward and Stake Frequencies
FRS frequencies do not require a radio license. GMRS frequencies require a license.
NOTE: No sub-channels will be used- set sub-channel to 0.
Fairview 1st Ward: FRS channel 1 (462.5625 simplex 2.0 watt max)
Fairview 2nd Ward: FRS channel 2 (462.5875 simplex 2.0 watt max)
Fairview 3rd Ward: FRS channel 3 (462.6125 simplex 2.0 watt max)
Fairview 4th Ward: FRS channel 4 (462.6375 simplex 2.0 watt max)
Mountainville Ward: FRS channel 5 (462.6625 simplex 2.0 watt max)
Mount Pleasant 6th Ward: FRS channel 6 (462.6875 simplex 2.0 watt max)
Mount Pleasant 1st Ward: FRS channel 7 (462.7125 simplex 2.0 watt max)
Indianola Ward: FRS channel 8 (467.5625 simplex 2.0 watt max)
Stake High council: GMRS channel 15 (462.5500 simplex/repeater 50 watt)
Stake Presidency: GMRS channel 16 (462.5750 simplex/repeater 50 watt)”
Weekly Net
For all those interested, a radio meet-up, also known as a “net” is held each Thursday at 7:30pm. This will help new users become familiar with their radios and any radio-use protocols.
Radio Equipment Recommendation
In conjunction with Ward and Stake emergency communications plans, the Stake Emergency Communications group are recommending the BaoFeng model UV82 dual band radios. The radios cover both GMRS/FRS, and HAM bands, are easy to use, and program. The Stake Emergency Plan will employ the FRS frequencies for emergency communications with the Wards.
Each Ward has been assigned a primary channel (see above) for use during an emergency. Please be aware that FRS channels do not require licensing. However, the FCC does require licensing for transmitting on the GMRS and HAM frequencies. Monitoring of those frequencies does not require licensing.
We have a standard program for radio channels/frequencies to ensure ease of use when transmitting and monitoring. Please contact your ward Emergency Communications Specialists for programming guidance.
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