Licensed Handportables
Overview
These radios require a licence from Ofcom before they can be used this is simple to obtain with the help of Roadphone Ltd. They operate on the specific frequencies allocated by Ofcom, have a transmit power of 4 – 5 watts maximum, can be used throughout the UK or on a specified site only dependent on the type of licence obtained. Licences are now simple to obtain and can cost as little as £75 for up to 5 years.
Advantages
Less prone to interference as there are a limited number of users per frequency for a given geographic area.
Larger coverage area because of increased transmit power.
May be connected to a base repeater station if coverage needs to be extended.
Very robust, reliable and suitable for heavy use.
Can usually be repaired if damaged or develops a fault.
More secure than 446 radios, less likely to have third parties listening in.
Greater range of features available including emergency, lone worker, individual call, group call ect
Full range of accessories available including earpieces, headsets, speaker microphones and cases.
Disadvantages
Licence required
More expensive
May only be able to use on site (dependent on licence)
Suitability
Handportable Back to Back Operation
Suitable for small to medium sized establishments where good coverage or heavier usage cannot be achieved with 446 radios. Have all the advantages detailed above.
Handportable + Repeater BaseThe addition of a repeater base station centrally located on-site may be necessary at large to medium establishments where full coverage has proved to be a problem.
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