Our solar-and-wind-powered GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) repeater (**WRAC660**) provides free public access to licensed users, ensuring reliable communication for emergencies, events, and daily life in Marina.
Why GMRS? ✔ Extended Range: Reach farther than FRS (Family Radio Service) radios—ideal for neighborhoods, hikes, and outages. ✔ Family License: One $35 FCC license (no test required) covers your entire household for 10 years. ✔ Emergency Ready: Works when cell or internet services fail. ✔ Community Access: Open to all licensed users. ✔ Great Coverage: Covers the entire city of Marina, with signal reaching areas of Salinas and even over to Santa Cruz
Repeater Details – Frequency: 462.600 MHz (DCS tone 174N) – Coverage: Marina, Parts of Seaside, Lots of Fort Ord, and surrounding areas. – Power: Solar + wind + battery backup for 24/7 reliability.
To Get Started 1. Get Licensed: [FCC GMRS License](easy-to-follow instructions below)– $35 for 10 years (no test, covers family, including children). 2. Program Your Radio: Use CH 17 / Repeater 3 (DCS tone 174N). 3. Join the Network: Questions? Please email us or attend our local meetups, first Saturday of each month at the N6IJ radio station at 599 DX Drive in Marina.
A connected Marina is a safer Marina.
How to Get Your GMRS License (Easy 5-Minute Process) 1. Visit the FCC Website: → Go to the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) → Click **”Register”** (first-time users) or **”Login”** (if you already have an FCC FRN).
2. Get an FRN (Free Registration Number): → Required before applying. Fill out the FCC FRN Registration
3. Submit GMRS Application: → Log into ULS, select **”New Application”** > **”ZA – GMRS”** (no test required). → Pay the $35 fee (credit/debit card accepted—valid for **10 years**).
4. Receive Your Call Sign: → Typically issued within 24 hours (check email or ULS).
5. Program Your Radio: → Use WRAC660 (Marina’s repeater) on 462.600 MHz (Ch. 17).
