MURS Radio Guide — pttradio.co.uk

MURS — US only

US FCC Multi-Use Radio Service on VHF. External antennas allowed. Not a UK service — different frequencies and rules from UK PMR446 or business radio.

About MURS

MURS provides five VHF channels between 151 and 154 MHz. It is completely license-free (authorized by rule) and uniquely allows external antennas among the common license-free services — a big advantage for fixed base stations.

Channels5
Frequencies151.820, 151.880, 151.940, 154.570, 154.600 MHz
Power2 W maximum
LicenseNone
External AntennaYes (height limits apply)
RepeatersNot allowed

Channel Notes

  • Channels 1–3: narrowband
  • Channels 4 & 5: “Blue Dot” and “Green Dot” — formerly business itinerant frequencies
  • Data / telemetry is explicitly allowed
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