Nice informative video post Paul I found it very interesting well done mate.....
@powertekusa6 жыл бұрын
FRS radios in the U.S. are now authorized for 0.5 W and 2 Watts. However, the 2 W side is only available on certain channels.
@knoxieman6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this information :-)
@powertekusa6 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@heitorhector33844 жыл бұрын
No one FRS radios with 2 Watts - like as Motorola.
@dtv53624 жыл бұрын
One way to extend range is to transmit with your legal PMR radio and receive on a scanner or a more sensitive ham radio with a high gain omni or a yagi mounted as high as possible. A magnetic mount mobile antenna would also work well in the car. You would need listen with headphones to the receiver to avoid feedback.
@knoxieman4 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea 👍👍
@YEinherierY6 жыл бұрын
Btw. There are now some PMR versions of Chinese handhelds. Like the Baofeng BF88E which is a version of the BF888. There is also a PMR version of the Radioddity R2. They both come with fixed antennas and 0,5W output.
@bobandbobandbob62854 жыл бұрын
The new standard allows for removable antennas.
@RingwayManchester6 жыл бұрын
Nice one Paul, interesting video! A lot of people don't realise how useful PMR is any how you can get some awesome distance. My best walkie talkie to walkie talkie was 63 miles hilltop to hilltop
@knoxieman6 жыл бұрын
Wow 63 miles that's stunning! When I tested the floureon the other night I don't think propagation was very good I might take them back when things improve and try again because in theory Line of Sight 6 miles should have been ok
@thegeneraljoe67 Жыл бұрын
How many watts was this walkie talkie and what antenna was used. Most will agree that 63 miles is unlikely for any walkie talkie no matter the band its on
@kustje6 жыл бұрын
Same law here in Belgium with 0,5 w 16ch, but in Belgium repeaters, base stations and in car radio's are not allowed only portable sets in PMR446, cb radio is licens free and only 4W 40 channels am & fm mobile base or portable and only 2W for SSB
@knoxieman6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this information 😎
@Freedom-eo9fg4 жыл бұрын
The history of the 27MC The 27MC tire became popular among American truck drivers in the 1950s. The "bakkies" were used for mutual communication and thus broke the grind of the long, mind-numbing journeys, but they could also help each other in the event of a breakdown. At that time, the use of these transmitters was illegal in the Netherlands. This did not change until March 3, 1980. It was allowed to work with 0.5 watts in FM and on 22 channels, provided they had a license (MARC license). This cost 35 guilders and could be bought by anyone without a course or training provided you were 14 years or older. It became an immensely popular hobby and within a short time there was also a huge crowd and it was almost impossible to cover long distances at normal times. Partly because of this pressure, 40 channels were later (in 1982) allowed with a maximum power of 2 watts to eventually reach the current CEPT standard of 40 channels with 4 watts on FM / AM / SSB.
@thra5herxb12s6 жыл бұрын
Great explanation although I have to say, the image of the London skyline 0:39 is a true blot on the Landscape.
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@Morcego5385 жыл бұрын
Very nice video! I bouhgt 2 baofeng BF T-1 allready programed them, but they only communicate with each other with in 100 meters, but they communicate with a repeater 3 km away!! Theres something missing here! Can you help me please? Thank you it will be much apreciate it.
@Dave21084 жыл бұрын
I have a BT_t1 and its TX and rx is fine. I did read some where that the antenna can suffer dry joint on the PCB.. so may be worth checking.. I have also done the audio mod so they no longer deafen you even at the lowest volume setting. Have you tried using other radios to see if it just one of your radios that is deaf or has poor transmit.
@wisteela5 жыл бұрын
Great info
@christophersmith11552 жыл бұрын
FRS was increased from 500 milliwatts to 2 watts in 2021.
@valerihristakev31992 жыл бұрын
Hallo Gruppe, könnten Sie mir einen PMR Funkgerät empfehlen, das ich mit ohne Lizens nutzen kann /darf? Danke!
@Spikey19686 жыл бұрын
Another great informative video buddy but reminds me I did bring 2 talkies home from Florida in 2008 so wonder what they operate on ? But in the flip side the world needs a standard so everyone don't interfere if the skip is up etc what u think?
@knoxieman6 жыл бұрын
Yes if they were FRS radios then you might want to check them Paul, thanks for the comments :-)
@damiengirvan5020 Жыл бұрын
So how do repeaters work with PMR446?? Is it legal???
@ONS16965 жыл бұрын
Please can you tell me which is better walkie to use it with my family on ship cruise the most powerful and good battery life thank you I just thought about k wln what do you think about it
@mhussainahmed38423 жыл бұрын
What happen if you use pmr446 on a baofeng uv-R5?? What's or where is the problem exactly??
@knoxieman3 жыл бұрын
There isn't one other than its not legal to do so in most countries because of the power output, even in low power the UV5R is too powerful to legally operate on PMR, that being said everyone does it to be honest.
@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY6 жыл бұрын
How about Chinese 409 MHz 20 channel radio in North America, Australia and Europe??
@knoxieman6 жыл бұрын
Not legal sadly
@dtv53624 жыл бұрын
Can I legally use PMR radios In the USA and Canada if I am a licensed amateur operator in Canada?
@knoxieman4 жыл бұрын
No not legally but if you are careful and stick with low power PMR sets you won't have an issue, I hear FRS sets in the UK all the time.
@VicGreenBitcoin6 жыл бұрын
Why are old a 25khz PMR soundig so much better (sounds louder) then the 12.5khz mordern pmr radio`s?
@knoxieman6 жыл бұрын
Wider bandwidth equals better audio quality narrow bandwidth equals less space for audio signal hence worse quality, that's why FM radio music stations are wide band.
@VicGreenBitcoin6 жыл бұрын
Oke, so if I want a PMR radio, it`s better to buy a older 1 generation PMR radio due to the larger 25khz bandwidth?
@hymatwat94125 жыл бұрын
Vic Green no. You will hardly notice difference unless you are a teenager
@kansas76144 жыл бұрын
So just so I'm clear, You can NOT use DMR radio for GMRS, Right?
@knoxieman4 жыл бұрын
That's right you can't
@kansas76144 жыл бұрын
That is what I thought, Thank you for your reply.
@wisteela5 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering if a Baofeng etc should be on wide or narrow mode.
@knoxieman5 жыл бұрын
Wide
@westonpartner96224 жыл бұрын
NARROW
@ApocGuy3 жыл бұрын
that control center/room at @ 2:56 :O ..
@pedersteenberg20102 жыл бұрын
WALKIE TALKIE HAS LONG RANGE INPRESSED FOR 0.5 WATT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ONE AS "BACKPU" NEIGHBOUR HOOD WATCH OR PET OR BABY WATCH OR " SECURITY " .
@JohnSmith-wl8cv5 жыл бұрын
How about cb on the old uhf police band there's 99 chns free 5 watts great
@ArndroidInc3 жыл бұрын
Do you have users in your country transmit on PMR with more than .5 watts?
@knoxieman3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@ArndroidInc3 жыл бұрын
Same here in the USA. MURS and FRS are being overrun by cheap Chinese radios pushing out exponentially more than the law allows. Thankfully I have amateur radio.
@wrexhammusic Жыл бұрын
Not sure many people stick to the 0.5 watt rule here in the UK. Most users are using a baofeng uv-5r to transmit which can go up to 5 watts on high power. You can even get baofeng models that can reach 10 watts now for quite cheep, so I think the y0.5 watt rule has gone out the window for most PMR users.
@matejpesl16 жыл бұрын
My best Is 26 miles :D
@knoxieman6 жыл бұрын
That's flipping amazing!
@hymatwat94125 жыл бұрын
knoxieman he meant when he did London marathon. Lol
@jimmy_dah_boii_69holmbergh53 жыл бұрын
In sweden 446 mhz wee have dis radio in sweden for PMR 446 mhz
@StraightOuttaUrbex Жыл бұрын
Fire in UK don't use analogue anymore
@mpol7018 ай бұрын
I think I sent you the channels on another thread somewhere on KZbin each channel number and colour code for 1 to 8 which is simple as cc is also 1 to 8 tgid across uk is 901, but expect training centres to be differant and also some may have a freq channels extra with a differant tone but sane freq as u can add to national plan not take away from it though
@jimmy_dah_boii_69holmbergh53 жыл бұрын
In sweden are diss mhz 446 mhz
@dobythedog2 жыл бұрын
Honestly! The monotone delivery of this video eventually caused me to lose the will to live. I just gave up!
@knoxieman2 жыл бұрын
I was quite poorly when I made this video
@jimmy_dah_boii_69holmbergh53 жыл бұрын
0,5 /500 a half watt ;)
@n3ssaya9726 жыл бұрын
Great video! 73 de E73HAK
@knoxieman6 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@YEinherierY6 жыл бұрын
Btw. There are now some PMR versions of Chinese handhelds. Like the Baofeng BF88E which is a version of the BF888. There is also a PMR version of the Radioddity R2. They both come with fixed antennas and 0,5W output.