What band is 446 MHz?

PMR446 (Private Mobile Radio, 446 MHz) is a licence exempt service in the UHF radio frequency band and is available for business and personal use in most countries throughout the European Union.

Which radio frequency is best?

Two-Way Radio Frequencies Golden Rule The higher the frequency, the better the in-building penetration. This means a lower frequency like 150MHz in the VHF radio band will travel farther, and a higher frequency like 450MHz in the UHF radio band will work better inside of buildings.

What is the best 2-way radio for long range?

The Best Long-Range Two-Way Radios

  1. Midland GXT1050VP4 Long Range Two-Way Radios. Key Features: Range up to 36 miles.
  2. Midland LXT600VP3. Key Features:
  3. Motorola Talkabout T460. Key Features:
  4. Midland LXT600VP3. Key Features:
  5. Midland LXT118VP. Key Features:
  6. Cobra PR562BLT. Key Features:
  7. Uniden BCD436HP. Key Features:

What is the most powerful two way radio?

The MXT400 MicroMobile is the Most Powerful GMRS Radio and Perfect Long Range Solution. This radio boasts 40 watts of broadcasting power with a 65 mile line-of-sight range. This powerful radio does require an FCC license which is easily obtained and covers the user and their household for 10 years.

How many channels are on the PMR446 frequency?

Analogue Digital Digital Analogue *Digital 446.1 – 446.2 provides 16 channels in 6.25 kHz and 8 channels in 12.5 kHz The new PMR446 frequencies

When did PMR446 become free to use?

The licence free two-way radio service, PMR446 has been providing both leisure and business customers with a flexible, low power two-way radio solution for short-range communications ever since it replaced its previous incumbent, SRBR in 1998.

Which is the new digital radio frequency 446.2 MHz?

Digital: On 28thOctober 2005 by CEPT/EEC Decision (05), the frequency band 446.1-446.2 MHz was designated for use by the new generation of digital PMR446 equipment in development by manufacturers.

What can you do with a PMR446 walkie talkie?

PMR446 is typically used for small-site, same-building and line of sight outdoor activities. Equipment used ranges from consumer-grade to professional quality walkie-talkies (similar to those used for FRS / GMRS in the United States and Canada).