PMR radio - use in Spain???

[smee]

Can anyone tell me whether PMR (8 channel walky talky) radios can be used in Spain. I bought some here, but want to use them on my boat there.

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[IanBBA]

Spain has implemented ERC/DEC/(98)25, 26 and 27 legalising use and free import from other EU states of PMR446 radio equipment; the 8-channel radios you describe. So, the answer to your question is yes!

The following RA web page may be of interest: http://www.radio.gov.uk/publication/ra_info/ra357.htm

Regards, Ian.

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[Mike_Martin]

Yep,

PMR 446 was introduced as a pan-European service a couple of years after we in the UK introduced Short Range Business Radio. So yes there is no problem using it in Europe.

HOWEVER, to anyone reading, Don't confuse the US version "Family Radio Service" with PMR 446, although a similar service, it is only legal in the US. The frequencies involved are completely different from those in Europe and its use in many European administrations will land you a "no way out" instant fine.

Mike

<hr width=100% size=1>Manager,
Aeronautical & Maritime Services Section,
Radiocommunications Agency

 

[IanBBA]

Second that. Be especially careful of buying such radios from eBay where American FRS radios are commonly advertised and look identical to PMR446 versions. The obvious give away is that they are 14-channel and not 8.

Ian.



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[smee]

Thanks.... mine are definately 8 channel PMR, they are Binatone and I bought them at Argos!! Good value by the way!!!!

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