PMR446 (Licence Exempt)
PMR 446 is a handportable short range voice only communication system, which provides a basic radio two way radio service for both business and non-business users. It is for providing communication over short distances. Only speech transmissions can be made. The PMR 446 service is licence exempt; users do not require a licence to use PMR 446 radios, provided the equipment complies with ETS 300 296. I.e. the radio equipment must be handportable, have an integral antenna, and have a maximum ERP (transmitted power) of 500 mW. There are eight 12.5 kHz simplex frequencies which can be used anywhere in the United Kingdom. The frequencies have been harmonised (but not necessarily authorised) for use across Europe. Before using PMR 446 radios outside the United Kingdom, users should check that the relevant administration, details of the progress made by CEPT member countries in implementing PMR 446 can be obtained from the European Radiocommunications Office (ERO). Users who fail to do this and use their radios overseas, may break the laws of the country concerned, run the risk of prosecution and the confiscation of equipment. PMR446 frequencies are all shared and users may, under local heavy use conditions, experience interference and channel sharing problems. This may be reduced by changing frequency and/or CTCSS tone and/or DCS code. As a licence exempt service, PMR 446 is unprotected and Ofcom will not become involved in interference or channel sharing disputes between users. PMR 446 radio equipment must use only the dedicated frequencies. Radio equipment which can operate on any other frequency must not be used for the PMR 446 service. - Ofcom (RA357, Nov 1999).
"PMR 446 is not suitable for safety of life use or for users who need to have guaranteed access to frequencies at particular locations and times."
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"PMR 446 is not suitable for safety of life use or for users who need to have guaranteed access to frequencies at particular locations and times."
Other Products and Services from Communications Southern Ltd
LTE / PoC Radios
Icom’s PoC (Push-to-Talk Over Cellular) radio system allows you to communicate with your two-way radio system over a 4G/LTE closed (secure) network. PoC radio offers instantaneous communication roaming over the pre-established cellular network so you can enjoy licence free nationwide coverage for your business. It does not require its own repeater or IP network and thereby reduces the cost of building and maintaining a wide area radio network.
• Nationwide, European* + Global* Coverage over 4G/LTE & 3G Networks (*local roaming charges may apply) • Full duplex communication. • Multiple User Communication. • Individual, group and All call. • High quality, clear audio. • Priority interrupt.
• Nationwide, European* + Global* Coverage over 4G/LTE & 3G Networks (*local roaming charges may apply) • Full duplex communication. • Multiple User Communication. • Individual, group and All call. • High quality, clear audio. • Priority interrupt.
''The Ships Wheel'' or ''Wheelmark'' Products
The MED (Marine Equipment Directive) Wheel-mark, or Ships Wheel as it is sometimes referred too, is an accreditation that is required for marine equipment on seagoing vessels worldwide. It applies to any ship flying a European Country flag including the EEA & EFTA member state.
While most European Directives require products to carry the "CE" mark, products certified under the MED carry the "wheel mark". Since 18 September 2016, the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 2014/90/EU must have been applied. This directive has repealed the original MED 96/98/EC, which was successfully implemented in 1999.
The Wheelmark is granted once a product has been demonstrated to meet the safety at sea requirements as stipulated by the Marine Equipment Directive. It is the “flag administration” of the Member State that has the authority for issuing certification - in the UK, this is the MCA.
Countries within the European Union have one or more nominated “Notified Bodies” which carry out the work to demonstrate that equipment placed on board ships meets safety at sea requirements. Products which they approve for use are required to use the Wheelmark, which must be affixed directly to the product or to its packaging.
While most European Directives require products to carry the "CE" mark, products certified under the MED carry the "wheel mark". Since 18 September 2016, the Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 2014/90/EU must have been applied. This directive has repealed the original MED 96/98/EC, which was successfully implemented in 1999.
The Wheelmark is granted once a product has been demonstrated to meet the safety at sea requirements as stipulated by the Marine Equipment Directive. It is the “flag administration” of the Member State that has the authority for issuing certification - in the UK, this is the MCA.
Countries within the European Union have one or more nominated “Notified Bodies” which carry out the work to demonstrate that equipment placed on board ships meets safety at sea requirements. Products which they approve for use are required to use the Wheelmark, which must be affixed directly to the product or to its packaging.
Two Way Radio Systems
We have a range of Two Way Radio System solutions on offer.
Our Products Include:
IP Advanced Radio SystemRMS-IP LTE
RMS-IP LTE Radio Dispatcher
RMS-Net Digital Radio Management System
… And many more.
Our Products Include:
IP Advanced Radio SystemRMS-IP LTE
RMS-IP LTE Radio Dispatcher
RMS-Net Digital Radio Management System
… And many more.
Communications Southern Ltd
Winthrop House, Partway Lane, Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset, DT10 2DP, United Kingdom
Operating from bases in Dorset and Hampshire serving clients right across Southern England, Communications (Southern) Ltd have been supplying, maintaining, repairing, and hiring, standard and bespoke, professional VHF and UHF two way radios, walkie talkies, radio communications equipment and systems for over 35 years. We serve many industry sectors throughout Southern England and beyond from construction to schools, hospitals and aviation. Communication's Southern offer new and used equipment from well-known manufacturers including handheld radios, digital radios, marine radios, Base Stations, Repeaters, ATEX radios and more.