Radio Licensing
Why your Two-Way Business Radios Needs a License to Operate?
Private Business Radios operate on either VHF or, UHF radio frequencies that is issued and co-ordinated by Ofcom. In order to transmit on these frequencies, you are required to have a license issued by Ofcom. There are benefits of a licensed frequency such as:
- Larger range
- Less interference from other users
These frequencies are allocated to businesses only, on a case-by-case basis. Once your licence has been issued with your own frequencies, 2 Way Radio Shop. can programme them into your radios, there is no limit to how many radios you have the frequencies put in to.
Why do you not need a license for Two-Way Consumer Radios (PMR446 Short Range Radios) Radios?
Low power two-way radios operate on 8 UHF frequencies that have been issued for general on-site by the Ofcom. These frequencies have been allocated to a European service called PMR446 and there isn't a restriction on where you use the radios and they are programmed into the radios at time of manufacture.
How to apply for a Radio Licence
2 Way Radio Shop. can carry out licensing formalities on behalf of its customers, except for paying the fees; you will need to send this direct to Ofcom.
Two-Way Radio Licence Fees
Typical annual fee per frequency per site (these may vary).
- Rural Areas - £75 per annum
- Sub Urban Areas - £100 per annum.
- Highly Populated Areas - £200 per annum.
- For all information on licensing, visit the Ofcom website at: www.ofcom.org.uk
If you already have frequencies but are unsure of what they are or how to obtain them, please call us on 01642 566661 and we will be happy to help you.
