The Two Way Radio with hybrid FRS and GMRS consumer radios have been introduced that have 22 channels. Many of these radios have been certified for unlicensed operation (on the 14 FRS frequencies) under FRS rules. The FCC 
rules and statements regarding the use of hybrid radios on channels 1-7 stipulate the need for GMRS licensing only when operating under the RULES that apply to the GMRS. Many hybrid radios have an ERP that is lower than 1/2 watt on channels 1-7, or can be set by the user to operate at low power on these channels. This allows hybrid radios to be used under the license free FRS rules if the ERP is less than 1/2 watt AND the unit is certified for FRS operation on these frequencies.Channels 8-14 are reserved exclusively for the FRS, and GMRS operation is not allowed on these channels.Channels 15-22 are reserved exclusively for GMRS, and FRS operation is not allowed on these channels.Services similar to the American FRS exist in other countries, although since technical standards and frequency bands may differ, usually FCC-approved FRS equipment may not be used in other jurisdictions.
American (USA) standard Two Way FRS radios have been approved for use in Canada since April 2000. The revised technical standard RSS 210 has essentially the same technical requirements as in the United States. Since September 2004 low-power GMRS radios and dual-standard GMRS and FRS radios have also been approved for use in Canada, giving additional channels.And Since tourists often bring their Two Way FRS radios with them, and since trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico is of great value to all three countries, the Mexican Federal Telecommunications Commission has authorized use of the FRS frequencies and equipment similar to that in the US. However, dual-mode GMRS and FRS equipment is not approved in Mexico, so caution should be exercised in operating FRS devices purchased elsewhere.
rules and statements regarding the use of hybrid radios on channels 1-7 stipulate the need for GMRS licensing only when operating under the RULES that apply to the GMRS. Many hybrid radios have an ERP that is lower than 1/2 watt on channels 1-7, or can be set by the user to operate at low power on these channels. This allows hybrid radios to be used under the license free FRS rules if the ERP is less than 1/2 watt AND the unit is certified for FRS operation on these frequencies.Channels 8-14 are reserved exclusively for the FRS, and GMRS operation is not allowed on these channels.Channels 15-22 are reserved exclusively for GMRS, and FRS operation is not allowed on these channels.Services similar to the American FRS exist in other countries, although since technical standards and frequency bands may differ, usually FCC-approved FRS equipment may not be used in other jurisdictions.American (USA) standard Two Way FRS radios have been approved for use in Canada since April 2000. The revised technical standard RSS 210 has essentially the same technical requirements as in the United States. Since September 2004 low-power GMRS radios and dual-standard GMRS and FRS radios have also been approved for use in Canada, giving additional channels.And Since tourists often bring their Two Way FRS radios with them, and since trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico is of great value to all three countries, the Mexican Federal Telecommunications Commission has authorized use of the FRS frequencies and equipment similar to that in the US. However, dual-mode GMRS and FRS equipment is not approved in Mexico, so caution should be exercised in operating FRS devices purchased elsewhere.