GMRS · Tennessee

GMRS in Tennessee

GMRS is the fastest way for Tennessee families to get legal UHF voice with repeater range — no ham exam, but still an FCC license and a programming plan. This page collects Tennessee-specific starting points on KI4TQN.

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License

Get legal before you key up

  1. Apply at FCC ULS — one license covers your household operating under your supervision.
  2. Download the free GMRS reference card — channels, watt limits, and repeater basics on one printable page.
  3. Follow your first week on GMRS for a day-by-day checklist.
East TN

Repeaters & nets

Northeast Tennessee — Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Erwin / Unicoi County, and the I-26 corridor — benefits from NETNRC (netrc423.org) linked GMRS infrastructure for ridge-to-ridge coverage and SKYWARN District 7 training.

SKYWARN GMRS netTuesday 7:00 PM local · NETNRC linked GMRS (PL 88.5)
NETNRC GMRS weeklyWednesday 8:00 PM · linked 462.600–462.725 PL 88.5 per netrc423.org
Johnson City node462.600 / 467.600 PL 88.5 — confirm on-air before relying on it

Full repeater tables: East TN frequency guide · netrc423.org · GMRS programming · emcomm hub

Statewide context

GMRS beyond the Tri-Cities

Tennessee GMRS operators also use myGMRS.com for repeater coordination listings statewide. KI4TQN focuses on verified East TN data — export the CHIRP CSV when you travel and add local pairs manually.

Pair GMRS with a PACE plan: primary cell, alternate GMRS, contingency Meshtastic text, emergency NOAA weather radio.

FAQ

Common questions

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