Importing a small handheld two way walkie talkie? Is that legal?

[Steele404]

Hey Folks,

I'm getting a pair or four handheld walkie talkies for some of my staffs down in Koh Phangan.

I am already eyeing on some brands (quite affordable on eBay and Amazon, both shipping to Thailand):

Midland (LTX500)

Cobra (CXT135)

Motorola (T50)

Will I have any problem importing them? Will I face any legal trouble? I don't think they transmit that much of a power to be illegal.

Or am I better off buying them at a local electronic shack such as Amorn, Pantip?

[casualbiker]

Try to find them here. There is a thread were a wireless remote control was held up in customs due to no import license.

[casualbiker]

http://www.wellform.co.th/walkie_talkie/cb_wf11.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjws8qgBRCLp-aploLbqcQBEiQAm0rD5w2vHXxvkJ0kEiYCGWdfxLsJhjePVhlaGqiPE2TwscwaAj3Q8P8HAQ

[casualbiker]

http://www.mechashop.com/store/product/view/%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3_%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87_Motorola_Two_Way_Radio_Walkie_Talkie_Talkabout_MJ270r-24044577-th.html

[casualbiker]

https://m.facebook.com/RadioWalkieTalkie?_rdr

[RichCor]

You might want to take a look at these threads:

Import License for RC transmitter

Started by Suikki, 2014-09-09 18:46

Handheld Two-way Radios In Thailand

Started by Matthew G, 2004-03-01 13:24

Thailand does not recognize the unlicensed public bandplan established in other countries.

Normally customs will not allow you to receive this type of equipment. If you are caught operating a transceiver that can transmit on unauthorized frequencies there will be major problems.

Edited September 12, 2014 by RichCor

[Steele404]

Thanks for the quick responses guys. Okay crap, lucky I didn't waste money by being impatient.

Looks like http://www.mechashop.com is a good place to get those handhelds walkie talkies.

Getting the Midland LTX110 they are offering for 1900 baht a pair.

Cheers!

[lostinisaan]

I'm getting a pair or four handheld walkie talkies for some of my staffs down in Koh Phangan.

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[RichCor]

Per Wikipedia Personal radio service

Thailand

Thailand has an 80 channel CB-style service using FM between 245.000 and 245.9875 MHz. Units are allowed up to 5 watts RF power. Besides personal use, the equipment is used by search and rescue and businesses. Operating rules are less restrictive than amateur radio service, with an initial license fee required. The hand-held units usually have a red case. There are an estimated one million users of the service, often in large cities.

Use of PMR446, LPD, GMRS or FRS "License-Free" transceivers designed for use in Europe or the Americas is prohibited in Thailand.

If you buy 2-way radio equipment in Thailand make sure each radio has a NBTC / Thai Post & Telegraph Department "Type Approval" sticker.

[NCC1701A]

radio receivers and transmitters are illegal in Thailand except for the two way red radios. They are in red plastic to let the police know they are legal.

yes there are some exceptions with very limited Ham radio...

so if you go on line or into a shop and buy a radio IN THAILAND that is not red... it is not legal for you to operate that radio.

you are restricted to the 245-246 mhz band and that is it.

Edited September 13, 2014 by NCC1701A

[dddave]

If you happen to be in Bangkok at some point, there is a very large 2-way radio dealer just below the Phra Khanong BTS stop...you'll be able to see large signs from the platform.

[firefox999uk]

I have been a class A radio amateur for about 20 years or more.

When I first came to Thailand I enquired about the licence conditions

to operate a transmitter here.

The regulations are that stringent, that it was just not worth pursuing any further.

Each piece of radio equipment has to under go tests, (even on brand new equipment),

that are far beyond any tests in the west, and of course, I would have had to foot the bill.

You don’t even see any short wave radio sets here…(but I would love to be proven wrong).

So like other posts have said, you will have to use what is only available here and with-in the

band plan authorised by the government of Thailand.

Have a Nice Day.