GMRS Licensing Summary
Empirical metrics computed from weekly FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) public access records.
Daily record covers 2026-08-31 to 2026-11-05: 55 of 67 days carry FCC data. Dates shown without a value are days the FCC published no batch (Sundays always, plus federal holidays and occasional missed runs); they are left blank rather than zero because no activity was measured, not because none occurred.
Top States by Active Licensees
Mailing addresses of active licenses across the United States.
| Rank | State | Active Licenses | Share of Total | First Grants (12 Mos) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA | 56,443 | 12.1% | +8,333 |
| 2 | TX | 37,725 | 8.1% | +5,442 |
| 3 | FL | 26,750 | 5.7% | +4,062 |
| 4 | WA | 22,033 | 4.7% | +3,287 |
| 5 | NC | 17,440 | 3.7% | +3,017 |
| 6 | AZ | 16,795 | 3.6% | +2,139 |
| 7 | CO | 16,359 | 3.5% | +2,574 |
| 8 | PA | 14,719 | 3.1% | +2,324 |
| 9 | NY | 14,464 | 3.1% | +2,306 |
| 10 | VA | 14,037 | 3.0% | +2,260 |
Licensing Lineages & Service Heritage
Breakdown of active licenses across the modern Part 95 Reform era (10-year terms) and grandfathered legacy eras (dating back to 1988).
Sequential call signs (WRA through WSO) granted since
September 29, 2017. All unexpired.
Historic call signs (KA*, WP*, WQ*) dating back as early as
November 1988 maintained by active renewal.