The PMR446 radio band is a Europe / UK legal two way radio communications system that anyone can pick up and use. And although all the dual-band radios we sell will work on the PMR446 radio band there are some rules.
- The radio’s maximum transmit power had to be no more than 0.5w
- The radios antenna must be fixed and not removed
- You must use the 8 channels as they have been installed onto your radio
If you need more power, your next option will be CB – Citizen Band Radio where the power is 8x that on PMR446 at 4w, although CB Radio costs more you are not limited to the antenna size.
Want to know more? Just ask us.
Most people buy the Baofeng 888s radios not knowing they are illegal to use as they are, they are usually supplied on UK general frequencies and are more power than PMR446. To operate legally you will need a licence from Ofcom. Also you will need your radios to be re-programmed – This is something we offer here at The CQ Shop.
What can I pick up ?
This depends on your elevation, if your indoors or out, at the bottom of the hill or the very top of a mountain. Across water will offer maximum power.