License free radios are two way radios which transmit and receive on 8 UHF frequencies. Often referred to as PMR446, these frequencies were allocated for general use by Ofcom. Licence free radios are low cost and are popular with leisure users (hence the term 'leisure radios').

Two way radios use one of 2 bands. These are known as Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radio and Very High Frequency (VHF) radio. Each band has it's own pro's and con's, which we'll try to explain in this article.

2 way radios (sometimes referred to as 'walkie talkies') communicate using radio waves. Radio waves can be sent on different frequencies and in order to get radios to talk to each other they must be using the same frequency.

Private mobile radios (licensed PMR) operate on one of 2 frequency bands. The UK licensed radio bands consist of VHF and UHF radio frequencies. Both UHF and VHF radio frequencies (except those which fall into the licence free UHF PMR446 band) are are issued and managed by the UK office of communications - Ofcom. In order to use licensed equipment, and/or transmit on licensed two way radio frequencies, you will need to hold a licence that has been issued by Ofcom.

Delcom are now offering FREE trails on ShopWatch, SchoolWatch and PubWatch two way radio systems. Our radio systems are already in use in City Centres across the country, primairily to combat retail theft and help ensure the safety of both staff and pupils.