EETT radio licences: when you need one and how to get it
Not every radio needs a licence. PMR446 walkie-talkies and PoC radios work without a frequency assignment. Professional VHF/UHF and DMR radios, however, need your own frequencies from EETT, the Greek telecoms regulator. Here is what applies when.
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What to look for
No licence: PMR446
PMR446 walkie-talkies (446.0–446.2 MHz, up to 0.5 W, fixed antenna) can be used freely across the EU. The trade-off is that the channels are shared with everyone and range is limited.
No frequency licence: PoC
PoC radios talk over the mobile network with a SIM card. They do not transmit on their own frequencies, so they need no EETT assignment; they need a data SIM and a PoC platform subscription.
Licence needed: VHF, UHF and DMR
Professional radios, analogue or DMR digital, work on frequencies EETT assigns to you for a given area. You get your own channels, free from interference by the public.
What the application needs
Company details, the coverage area, the number and type of radios (portables, mobiles, base station, repeater) and their technical characteristics. EETT charges fees for the assignment.
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- Start from how you will use them: how many radios, where, how far. That tells you whether PMR446 is enough, whether PoC pays off or whether you need your own frequencies.
- If you already have a licence, send us its details (frequencies, channel spacing) so we can programme new radios to talk to your existing ones.
- Do not buy VHF/UHF radios before you know your licence band: VHF and UHF versions are not interchangeable.
Good to know before you buy
- Licences are issued by EETT, not by the shop. We can help prepare the technical details, but the timing and the decision are EETT's.
- Using licensed frequencies without an assignment, or radios with modified settings, is prohibited and can interfere with emergency services.
- Fees and procedures change. Always check the current information on the EETT website (www.eett.gr).
Questions people ask
Do I need a licence for a walkie-talkie?
No, if it is a PMR446 radio with its original antenna. PMR446 radios are licence-free in Greece, Cyprus and the whole EU.
Do PoC radios need an EETT licence?
Not for frequencies, because PoC radios use the mobile phone network. You need a data SIM and a subscription to the PoC platform.
Can I use a professional radio on PMR446 channels?
No. Only radios approved as PMR446, with a fixed antenna and up to 0.5 W, may transmit there. A 4–5 W professional radio may not.
Can you help with the application?
Yes, we can help you gather the technical details of the radios and the coverage you need. Contact us before ordering.
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Not sure which radio to pick?
Tell us how many people need to talk, where, and how far apart. Our team in Thessaloniki replies with a recommendation and, for businesses, a written quote.