Digital GMRS That Can Link With RF
Think of this as your internet-side radio deck: quick channel access, predictable group codes,
and standardized naming so your team can move between app comms and RF-linked workflows with less confusion.
- Use this page to align everyone on the same channel plan.
- Keep channel naming consistent between app users and radio users.
- Use it for travel, events, storm operations, and backup comms training.
Digital GMRS
RF-Link Ready
Ops Friendly
VHAM For GMRS Users (Translated Guide)
VHAM (Linkpoon / Virtual Amateur) works like a radio-style internet channel system: you pick a frequency,
optionally set a Group code (virtual tone), and talk with users on the same pair.
- Frequency is the main room selector.
- Group is a virtual CTCSS-style filter (similar idea to tone squelch).
- For GMRS-style operation, start on a calling-style channel, then move to a chat channel to keep traffic organized.
- Use your callsign or GMRS ID as your display name to make check-ins easier.
From current VHAM mapping guides: GMRS/FRS channels 1-14 are commonly paired with Group 50,
while channels 15-22 are commonly listed with no Group.
This page is a GMRS-focused adaptation of public VHAM/Linkpoon guidance and not an official VHAM document.
Quick Start For Linkpoon (GMRS Workflow)
- Open Virtual Amateur / Linkpoon.
- Enter the 6-digit frequency from the tables below.
- If your channel plan uses a Group or CTCSS code, set it before transmitting.
- Call briefly on your agreed channel, then move to a less busy chat channel if needed.
- Use dual-watch if available to monitor a calling channel and your active chat channel.
These are app-based virtual channels. Continue following local laws and FCC rules whenever you use real RF radios.
How To Enter Frequencies In Linkpoon
- Linkpoon accepts 6 digits only.
- Remove the decimal point from the MHz frequency.
- If the original GMRS frequency has four decimal places, keep the first 6 digits for Linkpoon format.
- For repeater channels 15 RPT through 22 RPT, use the transmit (input) frequency.
Example: 18 RPT transmit frequency is 467.6250, so Linkpoon entry is 467625.
If CTCSS is 141.3, Midland code is 22.
Ready-to-copy Linkpoon format
GMRS Channels 1-22 (Linkpoon 6-Digit Format)
| Channel |
GMRS Freq (MHz) |
Linkpoon 6-Digit |
| 1 | 462.5625 | 462562 |
| 2 | 462.5875 | 462587 |
| 3 | 462.6125 | 462612 |
| 4 | 462.6375 | 462637 |
| 5 | 462.6625 | 462662 |
| 6 | 462.6875 | 462687 |
| 7 | 462.7125 | 462712 |
| 8 | 467.5625 | 467562 |
| 9 | 467.5875 | 467587 |
| 10 | 467.6125 | 467612 |
| 11 | 467.6375 | 467637 |
| 12 | 467.6625 | 467662 |
| 13 | 467.6875 | 467687 |
| 14 | 467.7125 | 467712 |
| 15 | 462.5500 | 462550 |
| 16 | 462.5750 | 462575 |
| 17 | 462.6000 | 462600 |
| 18 | 462.6250 | 462625 |
| 19 | 462.6500 | 462650 |
| 20 | 462.6750 | 462675 |
| 21 | 462.7000 | 462700 |
| 22 | 462.7250 | 462725 |
For channels 1-14, Linkpoon requires 6 digits, so the final decimal digit from 4-decimal GMRS frequencies is omitted.
Repeater Inputs For 15 RPT - 22 RPT
| Repeater Channel |
RX Output (MHz) |
TX Input (MHz) |
Linkpoon TX Entry |
| 15 RPT | 462.5500 | 467.5500 | 467550 |
| 16 RPT | 462.5750 | 467.5750 | 467575 |
| 17 RPT | 462.6000 | 467.6000 | 467600 |
| 18 RPT | 462.6250 | 467.6250 | 467625 |
| 19 RPT | 462.6500 | 467.6500 | 467650 |
| 20 RPT | 462.6750 | 467.6750 | 467675 |
| 21 RPT | 462.7000 | 467.7000 | 467700 |
| 22 RPT | 462.7250 | 467.7250 | 467725 |
GMRS repeater tip: in Linkpoon, program the repeater talk-in side using TX input values for 15 RPT to 22 RPT.
Midland CTCSS Tone Codes (Use As Linkpoon Password Code)
| Code |
CTCSS (Hz) |
Code |
CTCSS (Hz) |
| 1 | 67.0 | 20 | 131.8 |
| 2 | 71.9 | 21 | 136.5 |
| 3 | 74.4 | 22 | 141.3 |
| 4 | 77.0 | 23 | 146.2 |
| 5 | 79.7 | 24 | 151.4 |
| 6 | 82.5 | 25 | 156.7 |
| 7 | 85.4 | 26 | 162.2 |
| 8 | 88.5 | 27 | 167.9 |
| 9 | 91.5 | 28 | 173.8 |
| 10 | 94.8 | 29 | 179.9 |
| 11 | 97.4 | 30 | 186.2 |
| 12 | 100.0 | 31 | 192.8 |
| 13 | 103.5 | 32 | 203.5 |
| 14 | 107.2 | 33 | 210.7 |
| 15 | 110.9 | 34 | 218.1 |
| 16 | 114.8 | 35 | 225.7 |
| 17 | 118.8 | 36 | 233.6 |
| 18 | 123.0 | 37 | 241.8 |
| 19 | 127.3 | 38 | 250.3 |
Example reminder: 18 RPT TX is 467625; if tone is 141.3, use code 22.
Operating Etiquette (GMRS-Friendly)
- ID clearly and be brief, especially on calling-style channels.
- Agree on channel + Group/tone before long conversations.
- Move off busy channels for extended chats.
- Build saved channel lists such as "Local GMRS", "Travel", and "Emergency Check-In" for fast switching.