The GM-30 Pro’s zone and memory system allows you to run GMRS like a professional radio service. Below is a clean, scalable starter layout that mirrors how commercial and public-safety radios are organized.
Zone 1 — GMRS Simplex (Local)
Purpose: Direct radio-to-radio communications
| Channel | Name | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GMRS-01 | 462.5625 | Low power friendly |
| 2 | GMRS-02 | 462.5875 | |
| 3 | GMRS-03 | 462.6125 | |
| … | … | … | |
| 8 | GMRS-08 | 467.5625 | Short-range |
| … | … | … | |
| 22 | GMRS-22 | 462.7250 | High-power capable |
Zone 2 — GMRS Repeaters (Primary)
Purpose: Daily repeater use
| Channel | Name | RX / TX | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RPT-LOCAL | 462.xxx / +5 MHz | Main local repeater |
| 2 | RPT-ALT | 462.xxx / +5 MHz | Backup |
| 3 | RPT-WIDE | 462.xxx / +5 MHz | Wide-area |
| 4 | RPT-EMRG | 462.xxx / +5 MHz | Emergency-focused |
Tip: Use consistent naming and CTCSS/DCS labeling in channel notes.
Zone 3 — Travel / Regional Repeaters
Purpose: Road trips, events, vacations
- RPT-CITY-A
- RPT-CITY-B
- RPT-STATE-1
- RPT-STATE-2
This zone grows over time without cluttering daily operations.
Zone 4 — Weather & Monitoring
Purpose: Situational awareness
| Channel | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NOAA-1 | Weather |
| 2 | NOAA-2 | Weather |
| 3 | WX-SCAN | Scan list |
| 4 | MON-UHF | Local monitoring |
Zone 5 — Family / Group Presets
Purpose: Handing radios to non-technical users
| Channel | Name | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FAM-1 | Primary |
| 2 | FAM-2 | Secondary |
| 3 | CAMP | Camping |
| 4 | EVENT | Events |
Keep this zone simple and locked down.
Naming & Management Best Practices
- Use short, consistent channel names
- Keep simplex and repeater channels in separate zones
- Reserve Zone 1–3 for licensed operators
- Reserve Zone 5 for hand-off radios
- Export and version your programming (e.g.,
GM30P_v1.0_2026-01)
Why This Layout Works on the GM-30 Pro
- Takes advantage of zones (rare in GMRS radios)
- Scales cleanly from beginner to advanced use
- Mirrors commercial radio structure
- Makes scanning and daily operation faster
- Reduces user error during emergencies