PMR446 (Personal Mobile Radio, 446 MHz) describes the licence-exempt, short-range radio service that is revolutionising the two-way radio market in Ireland

PMR446 radios offer an effective and low-cost communication solution providing general-purpose radio communications over a range of up to 3km. There is no need for a licence and no previous knowledge or experience of radio equipment is necessary. Most PMR446 radios have only a few buttons and are therefore very easy to use. Some PMR446 transceivers are small enough to fit comfortably into a trouser pocket or a handbag.

Whether you use PMR446 to improve communications for your business or to just keep in touch with your family and friends the benefits are enormous. These include:

• no call charges
• no licence fee
  
• no age restriction
  
• almost no running costs (you only have to recharge the batteries)
• easy and immediate use
  
• no need to pass a test
  
• no airtime contract
  
• service may also be used in many other EU countries, without restriction