Below are some PMR 446 radios chosen for their reliability
and build quality. You can expect several years normal
use in the environments highlighted. They all have excellent
range.
Remember that all PMR446 radios will talk to one another
regardless of manufacturer so a matching pair is not
usually necessary.
There are now many cheap PMR446 radios available, however
most of them are poorly constructed, have no aftersales
support. Also they usually have accessory connectors
for which only one or two earpieces are available.
When you pay more for a radio you will get better construction
and clearer audio and long term service and spares.
Probably the toughest PMR446
radio.
Rugged and Weatherproof Radio for daily use. The
TK3201Protalk must be the most robust licence-free radio
now available. Built with an impressive
IP55 water
resistance and their usual metal chassis construction
it is ideal for the harshest environments.
Submersible to JIS 7 standard or 1m for 30 minutes.
IP67, MIL STD810C/D/E commercial grade construction.
8 channel. Large display and buttons usable with gloved
hands. Programmable buttons. Supplied with Li-Ion battery
and 240vac charger. Large range of plug-ins.
A tough radio for daily use. Icoms IC-F25SR
replaces the IC-F22SR and is built to the same design
as the licenced IC-F25 radio. Robust with a metal chassis
construction it is ideal for harsh environments.
2 year warranty.
Simple controls with all the usability of a licensed
radio. All the practical features to be found on any
'446 radio. No gimmicks and no useless gadgets. No complicated
displays and buttons. This radio is for communication
at work. Press the button and talk.
Smart Ring feature enable you to check other radios
are in range even if the user doesn't answer.
Shares accessories with all Icom licensed radios. Fully
serviceable. Many years of daily use can be expected..
Key features
Heavy duty diecast chassis
Fully serviceable
2 year warranty.
Simple error-proof operation
15 preset channels and tones
Scan
Scrambler
Variable Squelch
Smart-Ring function
CTCSS & DCS Find function
Drop-in rapid 3 hour charger
Loud and clear half-watt audio output
Li-Ion 200mAh battery
Also in the box
Drop in charger and PSU
Battery pack
Robust spring belt clip.
User guide.
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IC-F25SR
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accessories, cost of warranties, cost of repairs, repair delay times,
A simple but effective low cost radio. Supplied with
batteries, twin charger and earpieces.
Key features
Supplied with charger
The XTR pair come with two NiMH batteries and Twin 16
hour trickle charger.
Dual Battery Use
Use either the Motorola battery pack, your own rechargeables
or AAA Alkaline disposable batteries.
VOX
Transmit without pressing buttons. If using plug in
accessories they must be designed for VOX use. Adjust
VOX sensitivity and or Mic sensitivity to get best results.
Room Monitor
A radio left in this mode will transmit automatically
when noise is detected above a preset level. This makes
it usable as a baby monitor or security device.
Key Lock
Locks the keypad to prevent accidental channel change.
Scan
The radio can me set to monitor all eight channels.
Useful if you are part of a large group of radios.
Roger Beep
When you release the PTT button short bleep is transmitted
alerting the other party that they can reply. Most users
find this either very annoying or very useful.
Call Tone.
Pressing this button will make other radios ring like
a phone. Useful when the other parties are in noisy
places.
A small lightweight radio designed for
daily use. This radio has to be the smallest 446
business radio available. Ideal for use where size and
weight is important, from outdoor pursuits to hotel
and catering where it an be carried in a top pocket.
Using a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery it can be recharged
from flat in 2 hours. Lightweight headset with boom
mic and belt holster supplied. Standard Motorola 2pin
accessory socket for a huge range of plug-ins.
Key features
Very Small and Lightweight
Large PTT button for belt
worn transmit (with earpiece/headset.
Designed for daily use. Ideal for use away from
mains power and where irregular charging is a problem.
A versatile feature packed radio with intelligent charger,
scramble, VOX and rugged belt holster included. A huge
range of plug in accessories
available.
Long battery life with Alkaline batteries and an optional
intelligent 4hr charger and battery pack. Can be set
to ring or vibrate and scramble helps prevent eavesdropping.
This radio is ideal for occasional use and is small
and light enough to carry on self-propelled journeys.
Licence
free PMR446 radios
Kenwood
TK 3201 Protalk
