Since 1979 I have been conducting technical investigations and they prove conclusively that radio signals travel just as far with or without a license.

I passed my novice exam 23 years ago when i was 14, the course was so much fun and i learned a lot but it was easy for me as my dad got into radio in the 70's and i learned a lot from him before i went anywhere my novice course. Highly recommend going for the licence, you wont regret it

PMR 446 Is NOT licence free band. Its the use of equipment meeting specific requirements that exempts the user from licencing. Mobiles ARE permitted on 446 and antenna does NOT need to be fixed but must comply with ETSI and a tx ERP of 500mw

execlent man,,,, you sure helped me thank you

Well said very well explained. Nice one.

Good info..... cheers, 73

In your experience what would be the best license free water resistance or waterproof walkie talkie for mountain climbing and hiking?

I think it's more accurate to say there are specific frequency and technical radio specifications for license free operations. In the US for the radio it's called type certification.

LPD433 (low power device 433 MHz) is a UHF band in which licence free communication devices are allowed to operate in some regions. The frequencies correspond with the ITU region 1 ISM band of 433.050 MHz to 434.790 MHz, and operation is limited to CEPT countries. So there are two license free bands, one 446MHz and one one 433MHz? Which is more popular?

Can you show us how to change the contact pinout on an external speaker mic? And, where to buy the pins and the language to search for them?

I see the same question appearing on many forums so clarification is needed. As a side note, I think you need to alter your mic position. Most of the time it sounds weak and picks up echo. When you moved your head to the right, it sounded much better. Check the pick-up pattern as it sounds quite narrow.

ive just been issued by ofcom a ship portable radio license, dose that mean i can get a marine portable handheld radio used on boats and use it on boats? thanks

is the mike for effect or is it on ? its really echoey

Hi, I’m looking for a small radio with small antenna as it’s to go inside a suit pocket. It needs good distance and receive power as it’s for built up areas. I use PMR radio at the moment but the signal is too weak. I use this to contact my other driver in my wedding car business. I usually radio him a couple of miles from the church to check they are ready for the brides arrival. What make and model would you recommend please? I’m happy to pay for a licence etc. Need to be legal. Cheers love this channel.

If I buy a licence and me and my friends and family will on holiday could we use the radio with them if they dont have the licence?? Or everyone have to have a licence to able to use??

Can the Radioddity GD-73E be used as PMR in EU, then reprogrammed for FRS in the US? My understanding is the E model is max 0.5W, so legal in EU. I don't know about DMR...

what can we us is there app or something

so I have a question, do you need a licence to RECIEVE the radio signals? I have a business Radio Light Licence for operating two way radios at a motorsport venue, but I use a UV5R to LISTEN to Marine Bands at Eastham and on the Ship Canal, and I also listen in to the Mcr Airport FM Uplinks.

Want the best ham raido to get a starter? Will be doing ham exam soon

Can I use the anytone 878 with those pmr radio

I’ve bought 2 x UV-5R and I want them just to take up in the hills hiking. Maybe two people in a group to communicate when separated etc… for something like that do I just need to pay for a simple licence or do I need a proper HAM licence?

.. what happen if you communicate with someone without license?

Great video so it's ok to use a Baofeng BF-T1 on low power for pmr446 frequencies?

If I buy a license in the UK (75 pounds) it will be for one radio, for any quantity of radio for one person( if on walk I will give my device to my girlfriend what happens next)?

Hello sir i own a pair of cp200 uhf and also another pair of cp200 vhf. My question is. I got my GMRS lisence and i got my callsing . I also have a pair of baofeng radios. Witch radios m i able to use with my gmrs lisence can i use any of my radios and programmed them and use them

I bought it and i need licence how do i get the licence

What ever happened to CB radio...? If it’s license free why aren’t people using anymore I had many a good times in the 80s with CB radio....just often wondered that’s all Good video again 👍🏻

Ultimately though. How strictly are the rules actually enforced? I.e. I'm planning to grab a UV-5R tuned to the business light channels then start messing about with the construction crews on the nearby motorway. Since I'm mobile then that makes it harder. I've read this is a practice known as "freebanding".

Decent explanation about the difference between the radios... pity sellers on Amazon and eBay would do the same when selling to novices

Just want to clear up one point. (Well two actually if you count the fixed antenna question) Is it ok to use a non type approved PMR446 radio for PMR446 if you have a ham license or do HAMS still have to stick to the fixed antenna (does that still apply?) 500mw output? Confused of Broughshane.

Is a citizenship required to use PMR? Only EU? or other Europeans?

In work 2 warehouses I have a quad set up of Motorola Talkabout t82 extreme for myself and staff which are fine for distances of a few hundred meters with LOS or the signal penetrating the building. Anywhere outside the 220x120 m site there is just no signal behind the site walls on the main road or even 50 m from the site I’m fairly sure I’ve them set up to work most efficient. From you vids I have learned uhf pmr 446 are limited to 500mw. And cannot use them with repeaters. My question is if I bought a more powerful in wattage baofeng could I use it for amateur radio but still use it to talk to staff on pmr 446.? Also regarding the Motorola Talkabout t82 extreme does it matter what channel and sub channel we work on since power of the all the radios are always the same at 500mw and fixed antennas ? Living in 🇮🇪 Ireland Btw

whats that magmount car radio that keeps it legal?

Do you have to be over 18 to get a licence EDIT :Sorry I wrote this whilst watching so I didn’t get the part about kids passing licence this comment is now deemed useless

If I've got a licence, can I use anything, or do I still need a specific model? Thinking about getting a licence, but wanted to clear this up.

Its so hard in my country to get licence there are les than 1000 questions to learn. Wtf

Just to confuse matters low power radios on 433 MHz are licence free if they meet the spec. Even though this is an amateur radio band. Thankfully they have never taken off here, but they are popular in Germany. Some PMR 446 radios can also cover those channels.

Hi mon ami came upon your channel by accident I once bought a legal hand held C.B.. radio only ever got white noise even on receive. So I then went out and bought a "bench set" same result nothing, zero, zilch. So I chucked them into the back of my lock up and that was that. However, I saw you mention Network Radio and Zello but I cannot find anything online about it other than reviews of kit etc. I do not understand if you need a ham license? how do you register with a moderator?, If you don't need a Ham Radio license how do you avoid straying into areas you shouldn't? All the information out there at the moment is aimed at experts who may wish to try N.R. but they already know what it is all about there is nothing for the novice. Also what little is out there is American anyway where different rules apply. I have to say you have made me quite keen to have a go but for the first time ever the internet has nothing on the subject. I even tried Amazon to buy a book on N.R. to get me started but there aren't any, now that is a first. There is a gap for your self to write a booklet on the subject for the complete beginner if there is the growing interest people say then there is a gap in the market for such information and I work in sales and marketing so can spot an opportunity when I see one.

Just contact your local amateur radio club and get yourself a foundation licence.

pretty much applies to the USA as well. GMRS in the USA is so easy. fill out form send it in pay the fee and good for 10 years. and HAM radio license in the US is quite easy. no code is needed . 73's NY ,USA

In USA do they need license

I always wondered how the toy radios I had as a kid were a thing if there's no such thing as license free. (They weren't complete rubbish either)

As the exams stand the foundation is very simple to pass , get a licence and there's nothing to worry about......it's all set to change and get harder FACT

radio laws are so fucking draconian lmao

Hia mate, could you recommend a good airband scanner, i had a Yupiteru 7100 but its packed up, ive had it donkeys years. Thanks, Kevin.

I want to get into ham radio, but it's really expensive for a good radio. Icom 7200 is nice but way too pricey. Anybody got a suggestion for a good radio like that thanks.

Lewis, someone is spoofing you and commenting on your feed (they have a WhatsApp number in their username). May be worth you just putting a shout out to confirm or deny that is you or not.

Hey m8. just starting My foundation course in ham. A long time back I seem to remember CB was Licences, until it was dropped. Well My option is that when Cb was regulated people just lost interest me too because of morons, and lack of knowledge. 446 radio in terms of range are good for kids at a power of 0.5 watts. Now CB has had a update with euro frequencies added to the radios. Yet No licence so it is still not regulated in the UK, so users do just what they want. Foul mouth kids and adults using the airwaves with daft callsigns.. If there was a regulated course for CB , who would take it?. I have taken a new way of looking at radio. Any one can buy a mobile phone, fine becouse it is a Phone. Now radio is a different matter, with the little knowledge to become a radio ham, and know how it works, it , we understand what problems can happen and how it effect other users. Its a bit like driving a car without a licence , the driver could crash due to lack of knowledge.

446 here the US is not its in the ham bands here

it makes me wonder way get a ham license? all the time and money for the license. just to have a 1-minute talk if you can call what set up haw powerful is the signal thank you. a conversation could it just be foe bragging rights?

Fixed antenna not obligatory for PMR 446 that I was told by of com eg mitex are not fixed ?

The US is even worse. They combined FRS/GMRS so GMRS is now license free at 2w or less. Over 2w you still need a license. To make matters worse: GMRS allows base stations, mobiles and repeaters up to 50w. Good luck trying to find a 50 watt radio that is LEGAL on GMRS (cannot be programmed outside of the band). Chances are pretty HIGH if you hear someone on GMRS with a 50w output it's illegal. MURS is nice, nobody on it, very quiet, don't have to trip over 10 year Olds playing cops and robbers, it's VHF, 5 channels, 1w max output. No repeater access though. It DOES utilize a couple of old Business Band channels , but grandfathered licensed users of those channels are rare. Downside is hospital pagers, garage door openers, driveway lights and such use MURS frequencies. Again, you run into the "type accepted" issue. No CCR's are accepted for MURS. So you can buy a $300 Moto to be "license free" or you can take your chances with a Baofeng. Neither GMRS nor MURS allows DMR (not even Tier I). There is also the little known 902-928 ISM band that is license free. Upside: they are digital (not DMR), very rare interference. Downside: limited to 1w, no repeaters, expensive radios. Caveat: If you use your Baofeng within the limits set by the band (like MURS 2w output) it is highly unlikely that your regulatory authority will come looking for you. Wideband at 5w on PMR446, shouting across about half a dozen channels they might though 😉

Does this apply to monitoring without transmitting ?

An amateur licence is for life - not just for xmas.

The triple 8s is a dedicated frs/pmr only its the triple 8 that needs the licence! Important distinction there! Basically same radio but different chip set and one (now as of 2020) has a non removable antenna

Hiya pal, got my own medical company and need a few hand helds and maybe a vehicle unit.. not gonna be further than 4 5 miles... any suggestions? Thanks 🇬🇧

License Free is most of the time Usecase Free ;-)

CB is strictly licence free now. But, yeah, everyone should go out and do their Foundation

Your comments about what is licence free are correct, but using anything on the PMR446 band no one is going to give a rats ass, the foundation licence is also just about given away with a box of cornflakes it's that easy

I'm the first to comment ! You are not ! Ha! Ha! This radio is not licence-free in the D.P.R.K.

Your pleasure hole should have a licence seeing as how many men have used it

is the mike for effect or is it on ? its really echoey