Are PMR446 walkie-talkies legal in Switzerland?

1 Answer. Yes, you can use PMR446 walkie-talkies in Switzerland. ... Swiss federal authorities also have an information page confirming that usage of PMR446 devices is allowed.

1. Are walkie talkies legal in Europe?
2. Can you use walkie talkies in different countries?
3. Are all PMR446 radios compatible?
4. Is it legal to use walkie talkies?
5. Do American walkie talkies work in Europe?
6. Are walkie talkies illegal in Japan?
7. How far can walkie-talkies reach?
8. Are walkie-talkies legal in cars UK?
9. What channels can you not use on a walkie talkie?
10. Is 433MHz legal in USA?
11. What are DMR frequencies?
12. What does PMR446 stand for?

Are walkie talkies legal in Europe?

The only way you can legally use a walkie talkie in both North America and Europe is to get an Amateur radio license and use a VHF/UHF. To add to Nancy's point, you can buy similar radios in Europe (size & price). But you can only use those ones in Europe - once you bring them back home they are illegal to use here.

Can you use walkie talkies in different countries?

There is NO SUCH THING as a "combined" European / American walkie-talkie that is legal to use in both places, since such a radio would, by definition, be capable of transmitting on non-legal frequencies as well, and would therefore not be legal in either country.

Are all PMR446 radios compatible?

Two way radios can operate on either licensed or licence-free (PMR446) frequencies. ... Use licence-free radios for business or personal use on any of eight UHF frequencies, both in the UK and across the European Union.

Is it legal to use walkie talkies?

If you are using a walkie-talkie labeled “FRS/GMRS” or one labeled “GMRS” then yes, you do need an FCC license. FRS, or Family Radio Service, channels, are free to use, but GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) operation does require a license.

Do American walkie talkies work in Europe?

A: The short answer is: No, it's not legal to use a U.S.-purchased FRS (Family Radio Service) or GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) in Europe. That's because European nations have allocated their radio frequencies in a way that's different from the United States.

Are walkie talkies illegal in Japan?

General walkie-talkie radios are illegal in Japan.

How far can walkie-talkies reach?

A good general guide is to expect a business walkie talkie working in simplex operation to have about 1 to 2 KM (1-1.5 Miles) of coverage. We do have a number of customers that do experience further distances, but it's important to give the standard distance, rather that the optimal distance.

Are walkie-talkies legal in cars UK?

The short answer. The short answer is yes – you may legally use a two way radio while driving, as long as this does not cause your driving to suffer in any way.

What channels can you not use on a walkie talkie?

Walkie talkie channels not to use

Is 433MHz legal in USA?

In the USA, 433MHz is nearly in the middle of the 70CM amateur radio band. Legally, any transmissions on that frequency can only be made by a licensed amateur radio operator.

What are DMR frequencies?

The DMR standard operates within the existing 12.5 kHz channel spacing used in land mobile frequency bands globally, but achieves two voice channels through two-slot TDMA technology built around a 30 ms structure.

What does PMR446 stand for?

PMR446 (Personal Mobile Radio 446) was conceived as a European licence- free two-way radio system and was introduced in Ireland in 1998 and a year later in the UK; where it successively replaced the former licensed Short-Range Business Radio (SRBR) service.