2007-07-27 08:13:35 · 4 answers · asked by kynance_cove 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
They operate on different frequencies. The US frequencies are different from those that are legal in Europe / UK.
Chances are yes they will work but you might find yourself interfering with essential services radio like Police or Ambulance. Check the frequencies and go from there.
2007-07-27 08:22:26 · answer #1 · answered by Batsmyman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Frequency interference. The UK's DTI assign frequencies to different areas of communication for taxis, construction sites, emergency services, and so on. If you are using walkie talkies that do not conform to UK standards, they could interfere with vital messages.
Most emergency services use digital systems but a few analogue systems still remain such as Mountain Rescue, rural Police forces, Fire Brigade and Coast Guard.
I have seen electronic equipment capable of direction finding and scanning for illegal transmitters - it is very sophisticated.
If the distance between you and your buddy is short, there should be no problem with them working but you could experience crosstalk with other users on the same frequency.
You can be pinpointed in seconds and the police will be told where to find you. Seriously, they really can do that.
2007-07-27 23:05:04 · answer #2 · answered by Rob K 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are illegal, because they operate on the same frequency as the U.K. emergency services. The U.S. emergency services use a different frequency.
Using a U.S. made walkie-talkie in the U.K. can block or interfere with vital ambulance, fire service, coastguard and police messages.
Fortunately, it is very easy for the police to track down an illegal handset and prosecute the user...
2007-07-27 17:20:18 · answer #3 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because of the wave length they are on, they would interfere with pacemakers or aircraft, or talking teddy bears
2007-07-27 16:16:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋