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  Popular Wireless Magazines: Using PMR-446 in the United Kingdom
PMR446 is a European standard licence-free radio service with 8 channels at 12.5khz spacing in the 446mhz band.
PMR446 is illegal to use in the US, so if you decide to buy, I would suggest you get something at the lower end of the market to either sell on or give away at the end of your vacation.
PMR446 is used in the UK by some businesses as an alternative to privately licensed radio services.
www.gmrsweb.com /PMR446.html   (464 words)

  
 z o r g . o r g - PMR446 & eQSO
PMR446 is a European licence-free radio service offering 8 channels in the 446Mhz band, PMR446 radios can be bought from as little as £30 a pair.
All PMR446 sets must use an integrated antenna and the max ERP (Effective Radiated Power) is limited to 500mw (0.5W) which gives a realistic range of approximately 0.5 to 1 mile around town and up to 2 miles in open country.
People all around the world are connecting their PMR446 sets (and UHF CB in Australia) up to their internet connected computers to form a network which allows people from all over the world to communicate via PMR446.
www.zorg.org /radio/pmr446.php   (453 words)

  
 PMR446: Technical
PMR446 is the European version of the USA's slightly earlier (1996) Family Radio Service, with the same power output and fixed antenna restrictions, although they have more channels - 14, all different to PMR446.
PMR446 will be used by groups of people who will be mostly unaware of other users or uninterested in making contact with them.
If I have interpreted this correctly, it means that PMR446 radios are perfectly legal to use from a paramotor in fight." I believe the RA once said 446 is not to be used while airborne, but there is currently no mention of this on their website.
www.geocities.com /euro446/whatis.html   (1691 words)

  
 licence free pmr446 walkie talkies for business
This superb, ultra compact and robust pmr446 radio is packed with relevant features and is built to military standards for vibrations, shock, humidity, dust and light rain making it the ideal radio for onsite construction and generally arduous environments.
This superb, robust pmr446 radio is packed with relevant features and is built to military standards for vibrations, shock, humidity, dust and light rain making it the ideal radio for onsite construction and generally arduous environments.
PMR446 desk top console is designed to work with any PMR446 system and provide a stable, static, base type unit, ideal for a reception or control areas.
www.maximonsolutions.com /businesspmr446.html   (1727 words)

  
 ICOM ybw.com marine radio users guide - which type?
PMR446 describes the licence-exempt, short-range radio service that is revolutionising the two-way radio market in the UK.
Some PMR446 transceivers are small enough to fit comfortably into a trouser pocket or a handbag.
Whether you use PMR446 to improve communications for your business or to just keep in touch with your family and friends the benefits are enormous.
www.ybw.com /ybw/vhf/which.html   (571 words)

  
 Freequency PMR446 Two Way Wrist Radio - Why Is It Best? Free UK Delivery
The Freequency PMR446 is aimed firstly at the outdoors.
With up to 2 miles of range (depending upon terrain), the Freequency PMR446 can be used by walkers, fishermen, rock climbers and by crew in hot air balloons.
When the radio is switched off the Freequency PMR446 reverts to being a watch (although it just tells the time, there are no alarm functions).
www.beststuff.co.uk /freequency_pmr446.htm   (319 words)

  
 License Free PMR446 two-way radios   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The unit combines the 8 existing PMR446 channels with an additional 16 new (uncongested) digital channels.
The 246 is the only PMR446 radio that offers a full numeric key pad to allow selective and group calling (with the addition of a small plug in option board.)
This radio is the only truly waterproof PMR446 radio, and is fully approved to survive 30 minute at a depth of 1 metre and survive.
www.consam.com /CART_licenseF.htm   (378 words)

  
 Advice Pages , PMR446 Licence Free   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
This will only become a major problem in areas where there are a lot of users because by the nature of the 1-3km (1-2 miles) range, you will need to be fairly close to them to get problems.
PMR446 can actually be so flexible, ideal for recreational activities as well as for professional uses that many people have PMR’s for family communications, holidays, outings, keeping track of kids etc - irrespective of whether they use CB for other things or not.
The type of facilities, their ease of use and the way they actually work are different on the Professional units - there are some that do everything, and some that are operationally quite basic but very high quality and well made.
www.4x4cb.com /public/showpage_preview.cfm?CatID=628   (747 words)

  
 PMR446 FAQ's - Alan UK Limited, producers and distibutors of two way radio communications equipment.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
PMR446 was introduced about 4 years ago as a licence free radio service operating at 0.5W output on the UHF 446 mHz frequency.
As all PMR446 radios operate on the same 8 basic 446 Mhz channels, you can use Alan PMR446 radios with all other manufacturers models.
Unfortunately in PMR446, all like makes use the same encryption system and therefore in most cases, anyone using the same model of radio who can lock into the CTCSS/DCS tone frequency will be able to monitor your conversation.
www.alan-uk.com /alan/faq/pmr446_faq.htm   (393 words)

  
 Welcome to UK227 - The Fleet 446 Gateway
Introduced in 1999 PMR446 is an unlicensed system which allows personal voice communication using relatively cheap and small handheld sets or put very simply PMR446 means license free walkie-talkies.
PMR446 is allocated 8 radio frequency channels at 446MHz.
There are PMR446 Internet Gateways up and down the UK and now across the world that anybody with a PMR446 radio can have access to.
www.griffinnet.co.uk /pmr446.htm   (812 words)

  
 PMR 446 Radios
Please note that any unlicensed (PMR446) radio from any brand is compatible with any other PMR446 radio.
There are 8 standard PMR446 channels and they are the same frequencies on every PMR446 radio.
Unlicensed radios can be used anywhere in Europe and no license is required for their operation.
www.radiocommunicationsonline.com /pmr-446-c-31.html   (124 words)

  
 PMR446 2-way Radios
DK bought a pair of Motorola T6222 PMR446 radios (PMR stands for Personal Mobile Radio, aka walkie talkies) for Apple's European Tour in June 2002.
Be sure to buy radios that are PMR446 if you intend to use them in Europe, and not FRS/GMRS which is the US standard.
DK is not an expert on PMR446, and her views and recommendations are purely personal, based upon her experience and research.
www.appletheminicooper.net /PMR446.shtml   (609 words)

  
 PMR446 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The first steps towards creating licence-free short range radio communications where taken already in April 1997 when European Radio Communications Committee decided on 446MHz frequency band to be used for the new radios.
The first country which introduced these frequencies for licence-free use was Ireland and it did so already since 1st April 1998.
The United Kingdom introduced PMR446 service in April 1999.
en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/PMR446   (620 words)

  
 PMR446 yagi antenna | ON2BBP
PMR446 stands for Personal Mobile Radio and is a license free radio in the 446 MHz UHF band.
I think that they have the 1/4 wave antennas attached according to the length of about 16cm.
But let's go to our PMR446 yagi : it is a 6 element version where the dipole is left out.
on2bbp.byze.be /projects/pmr446-yagi-antenna.php   (581 words)

  
 PMR446 News :: PMR446 Personal Mobile Radio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
This PMR446 website is an information guide dedicated to the subject of personal mobile radio.
If you don't know what PMR446 is click here (in a nutshell, they're walkie-talkies).
OfCom have today clarified the "connection to PSTN" issue in terms of connection PMR446 radios to the PSTN for the transmission of "private messages".
www.446user.co.uk   (451 words)

  
 pmr446
The Entel Eurowave provides clear, cost-free communications, making it an essential communications tool for outdoor events, sporting or leisure activities and keeping adults in touch with their children at play.
The Xtreme XT1000 Communicator is a mains driven desk-top PMR446 radio.
Multiple units can be used as a wireless intercom, this enables them to communicate with each other within or between buildings, whilst at the same time talk to mobile personnel using walkie talkies.
www.londoncomms.com /what_we_do_pmr446.htm   (435 words)

  
 Walkie Talkie Radios - Frequently Asked Questions
All PMR446 radios are legally limited to 500mW transmission power, which means that all brands will have around the same range.
PMR446 is a European Union standard for short range walkie-talkie radios that can be bought and used by the general public with no licence required.
All PMR446 radios use the same channels, so radios of one brand can "talk" to another make.
www.amherst.co.uk /walkietalkie/walkie-talkie-radio-faq-basics.htm   (577 words)

  
 Vertex VX-146 PMR446 Radio
The VX-146 is the latest model in the Vertex Standard range of high quality, cost effective handheld transceivers for the European PMR446 service.
The radio is manufactured with a strong polycarbonate case designed to withstand the knocks from everyday use in business, industry or recreational use.
Suitable for smaller events including Motorsport a PMR446 radio is a cost effective and instant way to communicate.
www.radiocommunicationsonline.com /vertex-vx146-pmr446-radio-p-630.html   (417 words)

  
 pmr446 - Comparison, price and purchase on Shopping Lycos
Pair of Brand New Cobra PMR446 Radios COBRA MT750 Please Note: Radios only, NO batteries or charger SAVE MONEY AND TIME Use these radios on days out, paint-balling, holidays, boot fairs, shopping at the supermarket, ski-ing, ...
This is a pair of Cobra MicroTalk entry level walkie talkies that will cmmunicate with all other PMR446 radios.
This is a basic set of radio and only has 8 channels, so no privacy or CTCSS channels.
shopping.lycos.co.uk /search/pmr446.html   (471 words)

  
 Alan PMR446
Midland 445 BT is a licence free PMR446 transceiver for use in all existing EU countries (in Italy, PMR446 radios are subject to general
It is the first PMR446 radio in the world with the Bluetooth function built in.
The Midland 445 BT is a multifunctional radio which is easy and practical to use, it’s the ideal solution for your spare time activities but also in commercial and industrial situations.
www.combai.nl /Alan_pmr446.htm   (232 words)

  
 PMR446 - PMR446 - PMR446 - Delboys PMR446 Radio Pages - Delboy Enterprises - Delboy Online - Radio - CB - Amateur - ...
The use of CTCSS code number 8 on the calling channel will prevent interference from other users, PMR446 and business, who may not be aware that channel 8 is the calling channel.
Inductive coupling is a method of connecting a PMR446 to an external antenna in order to increase the receive/transmit range by means of a copper wire coil wrapped around the units antenna and soldered onto a length of coaxial cable attached to a vertical or beam antenna.
The range of these little radios is sometimes unbelievable, when they were first introduced a contact of over 5 miles was fantastic but it soon became apparent that contacts could be made over vast distances.
www.delboyenterprises.dsl.pipex.com /pmr446/pmr446_main.htm   (1350 words)

  
 THE VX-246 - Professional PMR446 Radio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
TheYaesu VX-246 heavy duty PMR446 transceiver provides 500 mW ERP of power for reliable two-way communications within a two-mile radius depending upon terrain.
Lock out interference and annoying breakthrough from other stations on the same channels by choosing from one of 38 CTCSS tones or from one of 104 DCS sequences on one of the 8 preprogrammed RF channels in the PMR446 allocated frequency range.
The radio can be programmed using the front panel keypad, by means of a PC based software programmer or cloned from another VX-246 using the CT-27 clone cable kit.
www.infonet.ee /~sollyna/radio/new_products/VX-246.htm   (119 words)

  
 Two Way Radio Hire, Private Mobile Radio and PMR446, London, UK - Relcom
Founded in 1983, Relcom is a UK company based in London and became a division of Lowe Electronics in May 1999.
Whether your requirement is for a simple licence free PMR446 or the very latest in digital radio our experienced staff will be only too pleased to advise you.
If you want something simple that doesn’t need a licence then PMR446 is the way to go with a choice of models from the major manufacturers.
www.relcom.co.uk   (364 words)

  
 PMR446 / SRBR Two way Radio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Icom IC-4088SR is a rugged, professional quality PMR446 radio which meets MILITARY STD 810 and is also splash proof to the equivalent of JIS Grade 4 making it ideal for outdoor use such as treking or rambling.
The Yaesu VX-146 is a high quality, cost effective PMR446 radio which has been manufactured with a strong polycarbonate case to withstand the knocks it will receive from everyday use in an industrial or recreational enviroment.
The XTN446 is powered by a rechargeable NiMH battery and operates on the eight licence-free PMR446 channels giving a range of between 500m and 2 kilometres (depending on terrain) which is more than enough to cover most on-site, warehouse, hotel, school, office and leisure applications - the list of PMR446 applications is endless.
www.commcomms.co.uk /pmr446.html   (581 words)

  
 PMR446 / SRBR (Short Range Business Radio) / FRS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
of the PMR446 service in the UK, from Monday 19th April 1999, after a parliamentary saturatory instrument was issued (SI 1999/930).
The channels for PMR446 are as follows, no external antenna, recommended but not obligatory CTCSS, and 0.5 Watts ERP
With the introduction of PMR446 a review is underway as to the viability and continuation of
www.superiorsignals.co.uk /pmr446.htm   (1220 words)

  
 Icom IC-F4029SDR Digital PMR446 Two Way Radio
This provides users with an upgrade path from analogue PMR 446 to digital PMR 446 in one unit.
This is configurable by a PC "In addition to Icom default channel settings, other channel zones are preprogrammed to have matched settings with Kenwood and Motorola PMR446 models currently on the market.
These radios can be sold to match Motorola/Kenwood current analogue configuration reducing the necessity to reprogram radios for customer's fleets consisting of non- Icom radios.
www.g2radio.co.uk /Details.cfm?prodID=613   (740 words)

  
 PMR446 radio information
Once the preserve of business users and large organisations, two-way radio communication equipment has fallen in price and at the same time increased in quality and practicality.
With the advent of the PMR446 Europe-wide license free standard for hand-portable two-way radios, anyone, individual or business, can make use of affordable and useful walkie-talkie radios.
It is an 8 channel, two way radio system that anyone can use.
www.radios-uk.com /pmr.htm   (180 words)

  
 UK106 is QRT in its present form
PMR446 is a licence free 8 channel UHF walkie talkie radio system, available throughout Europe.
A PMR 446 gateway permits PMR446 radio users in different parts of the world (i.e.
call me on skype (bigbloke or bigbloke_mobile) but be sure to quote a pmr446 reference in your request to be added as a contact.
bigbloke.sdf-eu.org /446user   (1575 words)

  
 PMR 466 : FRS and GMRS: PMR 446
PMR446 Chesterfield eQSO Gateway - Website for all Chesterfield Gateways on 446, using eQso.
PMR446 Personal Mobile Radio - PMR446 radio information, news, reviews and forum.
PMR466 European FRS - Pmr446 is a licence free two-way radio system for use by the general public or businesses
www.dxzone.com /catalog/FRS_and_GMRS/PMR_446   (326 words)

  
 pmr446
We work with a number of different manufacturers to provide the very best products on the market, including PMR 446 radio Sets.
Due to the considerable uptake of the service, PMR446 radio sets can now be bought very cheaply.
The Radio Agency requires that radios have a maximum of 500mw (1/2 watt) ERP (Effective Radiated Power) to an internal antenna.
www.pmr446-uk.co.uk   (514 words)

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