Technology · 06/06/1996Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

Establishment of the Family Radio Service

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is revising the rules for the Personal Radio Service to create a short-range, unlicensed, two-way voice communication service called the Family Radio Service (FRS), enabling families and friends to communicate over a few city blocks, providing a low-cost, high-quality service for outdoor enthusiasts.