MURS Radio
Multi-Use Radio Service or MURS consists of five VHF frequencies that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has allocated for use in the United States and users can operate these frequencies without any licensing requirements. The service provides two-way communication which can support personal and business uses.
The FCC describes MURS as a short-range data and voice communication service intended for private use which extends across several miles. An external MURS antenna enables significant range extension to reach ten miles or beyond. Environmental factors and antenna elevation between the transmitting and receiving locations influence actual range performance. See our article here for more detail: For comprehensive MURS regulations information access the Multi-Use Radio Service page.
The range of devices that operate on MURS frequencies extends past traditional handheld two-way radios. Here's an overview:
- MURS Handheld Radios: These radios function like standard two-way radios but are specifically designed to utilize MURS frequencies.
- MURS Base Station Intercoms: Similar to handheld radios but in a stationary desktop or wall-mounted form, offering convenient hands-free communication.
- MURS Wireless Call Boxes: Encased in water-resistant housings, these boxes employ two-way radio technology for outdoor use, with vandal-proof options available.
- Wireless Public Address: Receive-only two-way radio systems enable long-distance announcements via base station intercoms or handheld radios.
- Wireless Switch Control: Ideal for remotely controlling lights, pumps, or sirens, these devices provide contact closure through wireless communication.
- Voice Notification Wireless Monitor: Transmitting recorded voice messages upon switch activation, these monitors communicate changes in status to handheld radios or base station intercoms.
- Wireless Customer Service Intercoms: Offering a wireless solution for customers to request assistance, these intercoms transmit user-recordable voice messages to radios, intercoms, or PA systems.
- Motion Sensor Devices: Detecting movement and sending alerts to MURS base stations or handheld radios, these devices enhance security and monitoring capabilities.
