GMRS Programming & Radio Frequencies for the Ozarks

Program your radio, download ready-to-use codeplugs, find regional GMRS repeater settings, and discover useful analog frequencies for monitoring across the Ozarks. This Programming Center is designed for both new and experienced radio users.

Start with a downloadable codeplug or build your own channel lineup using the frequency reference below. Monitoring sections include popular amateur radio and Skywarn, selected public safety and EMS, aviation, and weather frequencies.

Need a Custom Codeplug?

Not sure how to program your radio or want a setup built specifically for your area? Ozark GMRS member Dave • WRAR667 creates custom codeplugs for a variety of GMRS/HAM radios based on your radio model, location, and monitoring needs.

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Downloadable GMRS Codeplugs

Get a head start programming your radio with ready-to-use regional codeplugs built from the Ozark GMRS frequency database. Choose your radio model and the operating area closest to you.

Join free for access to our expanded regional communications database, including GMRS repeaters, verified SKYWARN systems, amateur monitoring, aviation, railroad, MURS and additional regional frequencies.

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Weather & Situational Awareness

Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for official warnings and verified SKYWARN systems for local field reports during severe weather. Amateur radio frequencies are for monitoring only unless you hold the appropriate amateur radio license.

NOAA Weather Radio

StationAreaFrequency MHzUse
WXJ52Fayetteville / NWA162.4750Primary NOAA weather alerts
WXJ50Fort Smith / W AR / E OK162.5500Regional NOAA weather alerts
Springdale NWRSpringdale / NWA162.4000Alternate NOAA weather alerts

Verified SKYWARN Systems

These systems have been specifically verified as active SKYWARN resources.
SystemReceive MHzInput / TX MHzToneArea / Use
WX5NAS Fayetteville147.315147.915TX 110.9 / RX 97.4Fayetteville - Kessler Mtn / NWA SKYWARN
WX5NAS Springdale147.315147.91597.4 PLSpringdale - Dodd Mtn / NWA SKYWARN
WX5NAS Bentonville146.865146.265103.5 PLBentonville / NWA SKYWARN
WX5NAS Green Forest145.310144.710103.5 PLGreen Forest - Bradshaw Mtn / NWA SKYWARN
WX5NAS Huntsville443.625448.62597.4 PLHuntsville - Airport / NWA SKYWARN
N5UXE Decatur442.850447.850123.0 PLDecatur / W5IAS Superlink SKYWARN
K5DXR Siloam Springs443.525448.52597.4 PLSiloam Springs - Feed Mill / local SKYWARN

Standard GMRS Simplex Frequencies

Simplex communication is direct radio-to-radio operation without using a repeater.

ChannelFrequency MHzUse
1462.5625GMRS / FRS Simplex
2462.5875GMRS / FRS Simplex
3462.6125GMRS / FRS Simplex
4462.6375GMRS / FRS Simplex
5462.6625GMRS / FRS Simplex
6462.6875GMRS / FRS Simplex
7462.7125GMRS / FRS Simplex
8467.5625GMRS / FRS Simplex
9467.5875GMRS / FRS Simplex
10467.6125GMRS / FRS Simplex
11467.6375GMRS / FRS Simplex
12467.6625GMRS / FRS Simplex
13467.6875GMRS / FRS Simplex
14467.7125GMRS / FRS Simplex
15462.5500GMRS Simplex / Repeater Output
16462.5750GMRS Simplex / Repeater Output
17462.6000GMRS Simplex / Repeater Output
18462.6250GMRS Simplex / Repeater Output
19462.6500GMRS Simplex / Repeater Output
20462.6750GMRS Simplex / Repeater Output
21462.7000GMRS Simplex / Repeater Output
22462.7250GMRS Simplex / Repeater Output
Simplex vs. Repeater: Channels 15–22 can also serve as repeater output frequencies. Repeater operation uses the corresponding 467 MHz input, 5 MHz above the output.

Regional GMRS Repeaters

Local and regional repeaters use the Ozark GMRS city-and-frequency naming format, such as Fayetteville 700.

Repeater NameLocationRX / Output MHzTX / Input MHzToneUse / Notes
Bentonville 625Bentonville, AR462.6250467.6250107.2 / 107.2North Benton County repeater
Fayetteville 700Fayetteville, AR462.7000467.7000141.3 / 141.3Primary local repeater
Fort Smith 550Fort Smith / Van Buren, AR462.5500467.5500D411N / D411NTravel south / regional
Lincoln 725Lincoln, AR462.7250467.7250141.3 / 141.3South coverage / travel
Stilwell 575Stilwell, OK462.5750467.5750141.3 / 141.3Travel west into Oklahoma
Tontitown 650Tontitown, AR462.6500467.6500162.2 / 162.2Metro backup repeater
West Fork 600West Fork, AR462.6000467.6000141.3 / 141.3South corridor repeater
Winslow 675Winslow / Brentwood, AR462.6750467.6750107.2 / 107.2Highway / mountain travel
Siloam Springs 550Siloam Springs, AR462.5500467.5500136.5Regional repeater / monitoring
Fort Smith 700Fort Smith, AR462.7000467.7000107.2Regional repeater / monitoring
Muskogee 625Muskogee, OK462.6250467.6250D023NRegional repeater / monitoring
Washburn 575Washburn, MO462.5750467.5750141.3Regional repeater / monitoring

Helpful Links

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