Originally Posted by
pilot25dmc
Krypton, you will need to get a radio licence to use the Burndepts, they run on a band still in use by the MOD and as such are not legal to use. If you convert them to 2m (144-145mhz) then you can work
away with them (A radio licence is not very hard at all to get, just do the exam with your local radio club). I took mine 2 years ago and now Portadown has its own RSGB special event call-sign 'GB1ROC'.
Do you know if the radios you have are converted? There is a civilian version of the BE525 on eBay at the moment that is on 2m and it would suit you down to the ground.
Do not be tempted to operate the radios illegally, Ofcom and other amateur radios 'hams' will not hesitate in making themselves known to you very quickly.
If you need any help or advice concerning the radios then let me know.