Establishment of the Family Radio Service

This action revises the Personal Radio Service rules to establish a very short distance, unlicensed, two-way voice personal radio service called the Family Radio Service (FRS). The rule amendments are necessary so that families, friends and associates could have the capability to communicate with one another over a very short range, typically a few city blocks. The effect of this action is to provide a high-quality low-cost communications service that will be useful to hunters, campers, hikers, bicyclists and other outdoor activity enthusiasts who need to communicate with other members of their party who are out of speaking range or sight but still in the same general area.