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eHam Forums => VHF / UHF => Topic started by: N4SRN on December 12, 2022, 10:40:01 AM

Title: PMR 446
Post by: N4SRN 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?

Bret/N4SRN
Title: Re: PMR 446
Post by: K0XM on December 12, 2022, 11:08:40 AM
PMR is not used in the USA/Canada. We use FRS. PMR is EU based
Title: Re: PMR 446
Post by: WA3SKN 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.

Title: Re: PMR 446
Post by: N4SRN on December 12, 2022, 11:57:30 AM
That explains why I've never heard of PMR! Thanks.