Two Way Radios

Two way radios are licensed business radios for teams that need clear, reliable communication on a busy site or across a multi-building estate. Unlike licence-free walkie talkies, they run on Ofcom-coordinated frequencies, so you get longer range, cleaner audio and far less interference.

Most need an Ofcom Business Radio licence, which we arrange and programme before your radios ship. Browse by brand from Motorola, Hytera, Kenwood and Entel, then kit them out from our accessories range.

Two way radio FAQs

Do two way radios need a licence in the UK?

Licensed business radios do. A Simple UK or Simple Site Light licence is £75 for five years, which we arrange and programme before your radios ship. Licence-free options are under walkie talkies.

What is the difference between licensed and licence-free?

Licensed radios run on Ofcom-coordinated frequencies, so you get longer range, cleaner audio and far less interference. Licence-free PMR446 shares public channels with everyone else nearby.

Analogue or digital (DMR)?

Digital gives clearer audio at the edge of range, better battery life and features like text and GPS. Analogue remains cheaper and is fine for simple single-site use.

How far do two way radios reach?

On a typical site, several times what a licence-free radio manages — but range depends on terrain and buildings far more than on power. For large or multi-building sites a repeater is the reliable answer.