The truth about the use of walkie-talkies

🔍 Quick conclusion
✅ Civilian license-free walkie-talkie: available to everyone (but with strict restrictions)
❌ Professional walkie-talkie/radio: must be certified + apply for a license
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1️⃣ License-free walkie-talkie (below 0.5W)
📌 Features:
• Power ≤ 0.5W (actual call distance ≤ 1 km)
• Fixed frequency band (409.7500-409.9875MHz)
• No certification required, ready to use
⚠️ Note:
• Modification and range extension are prohibited
• Not for commercial use
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2️⃣ Professional walkie-talkie/radio
📌 Must comply with:
① Certification: Amateur Radio Operation Certificate (Class A/B/C)
② License application: through the local Radio Administration Bureau
③ Equipment inspection: Each device must be registered
🚫 Examples of illegal acts:
• Use of unauthorized frequency bands (such as taxi/police frequency bands)
• Unauthorized increase of power (from 5W to 50W)
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3️⃣ Exceptions for special scenarios
• Property/security: The company shall apply for a commercial license
• Self-driving tour fleet: It is recommended to use license-free models
• Children's toy walkie-talkies: Power < 0.1W is not limited