Are walkie talkies legal in Europe?
The short answer is: No, it’s not legal to use a U.S.-purchased FRS (Family Radio Service) or GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) in Europe. That’s because European nations have allocated their radio frequencies in a way that’s different from the United States.
How much does a walkie talkie cost?
How much do walkie talkies cost? A: Most FRS radios, like those on this list, cost less than $100. Entry-level sets can be found for less than $40 and premium ones can go for nearly $200.
What does my 20 mean?
Overview. “What’s your 20?” is shorthand for ‘where are you’ or ‘what’s your location’. It’s a phrase adopted from the Trucking and CB Radio community.
Why is it what’s your 20?
What’s your 20? is part of a system of radio codes called 10-codes. They developed in the late 1930s when police squads began using two-way radio to communicate. One was 10-20, meaning “location.” Asking What’s your 20? emerged as a way to seek another’s whereabouts.
Are walkie talkies legal UK?
In the UK, most use of radio transmitters (walkie-talkies, vehicle radios, CBs, etc) requires a licence, issued by Ofcom. Radios that meet certain standards in terms of frequencies used, power output etc, are allowed to be used without any licence. For many walkie-talkie users, these “licence free” radios will be fine.
How far can walkie-talkies go?
A good general guide is to expect a business walkie talkie working in simplex operation to have about 1 to 2 KM (1-1.5 Miles) of coverage. We do have a number of customers that do experience further distances, but it’s important to give the standard distance, rather that the optimal distance.
What does 20 mean in military?
Saying “they know our 20” or “what is your 20” is shorthand for location, which came from the “10-codes” of radio communication. The 10 codes were simply a way to cut on air time and confusion when communicating by two-way radio.