What are the benefits of having a Private Mobile Radio (PMR) licence?
Private mobile radio bands other than the licence free UHF PMR446 band are issued and managed by the UK office of communications - Ofcom. In order to use licensed two way radio equipment, and/or transmit on licensed two way radio frequencies, a licence issued by Ofcom is required , otherwise you will be using radios illegally and could face prosecution. Having a licence to use these bands offers significant benefits for your radio scheme. • It gives you the ability to encrypt your radio communications• You will find that you won’t get interference from other users
• Your licence will give increased power; better range and penetration. 07/07/2011