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No, you're correct. By default, most UHF radios will NOT transmit on the FRS/GMRS frequencies. This is by design, since most dual-band or tri-band transievers will transmit at 5-6 watts, where FRS/GMRS are limited to 0.5 to 2 watts. Therefore, transmitting on those bands at 5 watts is technically illegal, although its extremely unlikely that anyone would ever notice or complain.
Fortunately, there are simple modifications that can be performed on most transievers (including the 60R) that open up these frequencies for transmitting. The modification typically consits of unsoldering a specific diode on the mainboard. Detailed instructions are available via Google.
Incidentally, if you have available VHF frequencies, and your teammates can use them, they're FAR superior in range and clarity to the FRS/GMRS frequencies. The only reason those frequencies have been designated "public" is because they're basically useless for anything other than short range communications and nobody in their right mind would pay for them...
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