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Blackpool · Preston · Fylde

Lancashire-coast knowledge base
and virtual radio

Not a toy beeper. Real channel plans, Ofcom-minded notes, and a browser radio you can process and share with the group — PMR446, UK CB, ham (including GB3PN), marine, and more.

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BPFRG Virtual Radio — Talk Listen Connect

Virtual radio

One shared Cloudflare internet radio with selectable bands and channels. Choose push-to-talk or optional open-mic duplex mode. Join others on the same channel to talk.

Local operating notes

Fylde Network 446, UK CB 27/81, GB3PN on 2 m, marine Channel 16 discipline, and licence-free vs licensed choices for the coast.

Knowledge

PTT basics, PMR446, UK CB, ham, marine, PoC, FRS/GMRS, MURS, LMR, freeband (receive-only), etiquette, choosing a radio, comparison table.

Community & worldwide PTT

BPFRG Facebook, Fylde Network 446, SHTF nets, Westby field PTT. Preferred internet PTT: MagicPTT.com. Android HT App can link to local PMR446 CH12 in Blackpool.

Forum

Ask the group on the BPFRG forum — questions on PMR446, UK CB, nets, Magic PTT, HT App / CH12, and the virtual radio.

Featured: try this first

Open Virtual radio, leave it on PMR446 channel 8, press GO ONLINE, choose PTT or hands-free duplex and speak with others tuned to the same virtual channel. Then read PMR446 in the knowledge base.

About the group

Blackpool Preston Fylde Radio Group is a Lancashire-coast community interested in practical push-to-talk: licence-free handhelds, CB, amateur radio, marine VHF, and internet PoC — with an emphasis on legal, useful operation rather than gadget noise.