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N4SRN

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PMR 446
« on: December 12, 2022, 10:40:01 AM »

I'm trying to program Channel 3 on PMR 446 at 446.03125 MHz on my Radioddity GS-5B but get a warning message that it must be a multiple of 12.5 KHz and it will not save. Am I missing something?

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Re: PMR 446
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2022, 11:08:40 AM »

PMR is not used in the USA/Canada. We use FRS. PMR is EU based
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WA3SKN

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Re: PMR 446
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2022, 11:20:34 AM »

Most PMR radios use 12.5 kHz spacing.
Most USA amateur radios and repeaters do not.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PMR446

-Mike.

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N4SRN

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Re: PMR 446
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2022, 11:57:30 AM »

That explains why I've never heard of PMR! Thanks.
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