Why PBR (Private Business Radio) Radios needs a license to operate?

Private Business Radios operate on either VHF or UHF radio frequencies that is issued and co-coordinated by the Radio Communications Agency. In order to transmit on these frequencies, you are required to have a license issued by Radio Communications Agency; there are few exceptions to this ruling.

The key benefits of licensed frequencies are:

• Larger range
• Less interference from other users

These frequencies are allocated to businesses only, on a case-by-case basis. Once your licence has been issued, High Motive will program them into your equipment; there is no limit to how many radios you have the frequencies put in to.

How to apply for RA license

We can carry out licensing formalities on behalf of our customers, or alternatively
Download from here.

If you already have frequencies but are unsure of what they are or how to obtain them, please call us on 0800 0264462 and ask for customer services desk.

PBR Licence Fees

Typical annual fee per frequency per site (these may vary).

• Rural Areas - £75 per annum
• Sub Urban Areas - £100 per annum.
• Highly Populated Areas - £200 per annum.

For all information on licensing, visit the RA website at: www.radio.gov.uk

Why do you not need a license for PMR446 (Short Range Business Radios) Radios?

Low power two-way radios operate on 8 UHF frequencies that have been issued for general on-site by the Radio Communications. These frequencies have been allocated to a European service called PMR446 and there isn't a restriction on where you use the radios and they are programmed into the radios at time of manufacture.