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RE: OK hows this for a PMR 446 - Lightspeed - 12 November 2012
(9 November 2012, 21:55)Oggydoggy100 Wrote: Hello, have any of you thought about Marine Band Radio's???????? They are availble with a 6Watt output for around £120. They are illegal to use inland, but when TSHTF who is going to enforce any infringments?
I have used M.B. Radios for work & they can reach 15 miles plus, line of sight. They have other cons over C.B. & other systems, i.e. great battery life.
Thanks for this Oggydoggy
Advantage of marine band is that the radios are often fully waterproof.
If you just want the ability to use marine VHF, including Ch16 Distress/Aire Sea Rescue/Mountain rescue, the UV5r and its cousins can cover this AND Ham VHF/UHF AND PMR446 in a single unit costing less than £50
RE: OK hows this for a PMR 446 - BrixhamBadger - 12 November 2012
Marine Band is "line of sight" so would be not much use in land with buildings & hills.