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Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) is a short-range, two-way, [[VHF]] radio service for free public use. It is not particularly popular, so it is relatively private.

==Range==
MURS range will vary depending on antenna size and placement. With an external antenna, ranges of 10 miles or more can be expected however full [[Radio_Propagation|line-of-sight propagation]] is usually not possible due to the relatively low power restriction of 2 watts and even with proper equipment 10 mile ranges are generally not possible. In general use with hand held radios that do not use additional external antennas MURS radios, base stations and [[motion detectors]] have typical [[walkie talkie]] ranges of about 1-2 miles. If you are going to rely on MURS equipment it should like all equipment be tested on the ground prior to any disaster or emergency use.

== Frequencies ==
MURS comprises the following five [[Radio_Frequency|frequencies]]:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Channel
! Frequency
! Authorized bandwidth
! Channel Name
|-
| 1
| 151.820 [[MHz]]
| 11.25 [[kHz]]
| N/A
|-
| 2
| 151.880 MHz
| 11.25 kHz
| N/A
|-
| 3
| 151.940 MHz
| 11.25 kHz
| N/A
|-
| 4
| 154.570 MHz
| 20.00 kHz
| Blue Dot
|-
| 5
| 154.600 MHz
| 20.00 kHz
| Green Dot
|}

Channels 1-3 use "narrowband" [[Frequency modulation|Frequency Modulation]] (2.5kHz deviation). Channels 4 and 5 use "wideband" FM (5 kHz deviation). MURS falls under part 95 and is not mandated for narrow banding such as those of part 90 in the public service bands by January 2013.

Because previous business band licensees who have maintained their active license remain grandfathered with their existing operating privileges, it is possible to find repeaters or other operations not authorized by Part 95 taking place. These are not necessarily illegal. If legal, such operations may enjoy primary status on their licensed frequency and as such are legally protected from harmful interference by MURS users.

It should also be noted that each of the five frequencies above is actually a range of one to the next listed, this allows for 5 sub frequencies within most MURS equipment. You can think of this as Channel One having 1 and 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, and 1.5. While that isn't technically accurate it is an easy way to understand and use the equipment.

This is important because while no MURS equipment should be seen as totally private most consumer level users of MURS tend to use it stock out of the box with one of the 5 primary settings. This coupled with the limited range of most MURS equipment makes it far more private then typical [[GMRS]] and [[FRS]].

==Legalities==
In the US the FCC has a general rule that during an emergency (read to protect life or property) you may utilize any operating mode, any frequency and any power level that you believe will bring assistance. Until then:

* You must cooperate in using the 5 channels to reduce interference to other users
* No user has priority over another user unless there is an emergency, then you must yield to the person in distress.
* MURS may not operate as a repeater station, including store and forward
* You may not use a signal booster
* You may not do packet radio
* Maximum of 2 watts

==Use as a Security System==
One of MURS Radio's unique attributes is that it can be used as a security system and force multiplier. This is due to the fact that MURS systems can incorporate [[motion sensors]] which are available for up to four "sectors", these being sectors one, two, three and four.

The motion sectors can be placed on a property and each will transmit an alert across the frequency it is set to when ever it detects motion. Typically this will be sounded as a voice alert saying something like, "alert sector four". This of course does not limit MURS to only 4 motion sensors, but 4 sectors. Each sector could contain multiple sensors all set to the same alert number. In this way relatively large areas can be covered or in other situations only specific access areas or pathways covered.

Coupled with the use of security cameras and an ear piece this is an exceptional [[force multiplier]].

==Selecting a Radio==
See the general rules of [[selecting a radio]].

==See Also==
* [[Selecting a radio]]
* [[Amateur Radio]]
* [[GMRS]]
* [[FRS]]
* [[Citizen Band]]

==References==
<references/>

==External Links==
* [http://thesurvivalpodcast.com/forum/index.php?board=106.0 MURS-Radio.com Forum at TSP]
* [http://thesurvivalpodcast.com/forum/index.php?topic=7694.0 GMRS vs MURS at the TSP Forum]
* [http://thesurvivalpodcast.com/forum/index.php?topic=10943.0 MURS for Security]

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-Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) is a short-range, two-way, [[VHF]] radio service for free public use. It is not particularly popular, so it is relatively private.
+'''Multi-Use Radio Service''' (MURS) is a short-range, two-way, [[VHF]] radio service for free public use. It is not particularly popular, so it is relatively private.
 ==Range==
-MURS range will vary depending on antenna size and placement.  With an external antenna, ranges of 10 miles or more can be expected however full [[Radio_Propagation|line-of-sight propagation]] is usually not possible due to the relatively low power restriction of 2 watts and even with proper equipment 10 mile ranges are generally not possible.  In general use with hand held radios that do not use additional external antennas MURS radios, base stations and [[motion detector]]s have typical [[walkie talkie]] ranges of about 1-2 miles.  If you are going to rely on MURS equipment it should like all equipment be tested on the ground prior to any disaster or emergency use.
+MURS range will vary depending on antenna size and placement.  With an external antenna, ranges of 10 miles or more can be expected however full [[Radio Propagation|line-of-sight propagation]] is usually not possible due to the relatively low power restriction of 2 watts and even with proper equipment 10 mile ranges are generally not possible.  In general use with hand held radios that do not use additional external antennas MURS radios, base stations and [[motion detector]]s have typical [[walkie talkie]] ranges of about 1–2 miles.  If you are going to rely on MURS equipment it should like all equipment be tested on the ground prior to any disaster or emergency use.
 == Frequencies ==
-MURS comprises the following five [[Radio_Frequency|frequencies]]:
+MURS comprises the following five [[Radio Frequency|frequencies]]:
 {| class="wikitable"
 |-
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 |}
-Channels 1-3 use "narrowband" [[Frequency modulation|Frequency Modulation]] (2.5kHz deviation). Channels 4 and 5 use "wideband" FM (5 kHz deviation). MURS falls under part 95 and is not mandated for narrow banding such as those of part 90 in the public service bands by January 2013.
+Channels 1-3 use "narrowband" [[Frequency modulation|Frequency Modulation]] (2.5&nbsp;kHz deviation). Channels 4 and 5 use "wideband" FM (5&nbsp;kHz deviation). MURS falls under part 95 and is not mandated for narrow banding such as those of part 90 in the public service bands by January 2013.
 Because previous business band licensees who have maintained their active license remain grandfathered with their existing operating privileges, it is possible to find repeaters or other operations not authorized by Part 95 taking place. These are not necessarily illegal. If legal, such operations may enjoy primary status on their licensed frequency and as such are legally protected from harmful interference by MURS users.
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 See the general rules of [[selecting a radio]].
-==See Also==
+==See also==
 * [[Selecting a radio]]
 * [[Amateur Radio]]
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 <references/>
-==External Links==
+==External links==
 * [http://thesurvivalpodcast.com/forum/index.php?board=106.0 MURS-Radio.com Forum at TSP]
 * [http://thesurvivalpodcast.com/forum/index.php?topic=7694.0 GMRS vs MURS at the TSP Forum]