Licenced Radio requires an Ofcom Licence and provides a specifically programmed unique frequency you can legally and securely use for your communication equipment. With more power, greater range, longer battery life, and increased features, licenced two-way radios are a more secure solution than licence-free radios.

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Traditionally, analogue radios have provided reliable communication between team members, but digital radio has far expanded the capabilities of two-way voice communications. Digital radios provide superior voice quality at the reach of coverage areas, double the capacity of an existing 12.5 kHz channel, and have up to 40% longer battery life on a single charge.

VHF stands for Very High Frequency, whereas UHF stands for Ultra High Frequency, and it’s important to understand the difference when searching for your radio solution. Radios operating on VHF frequencies work best with minimal obstructions and have a good line-of-sight for communication. VHF frequencies become weaker and aren’t as effective with obstructions. A UHF radio would be more suitable in cases where there are many dense, solid objects between users, although they have less range. There’s also a wider number of frequencies available to UHF, which means there’s less chance of interference from other systems.