Facebook groups
- Fylde Coast Crew — Local PMR446 / nets around the Fylde.
- Blackpool – Preston – Fylde Radio Group (BPFRG) — Official group (~2.1k members). Friendly chat and advice for radio operators on the Lancashire coast and worldwide.
- SHTF Radio Networks
- Blackpool Fylde Network 446
Profile
Field case study — Westby Chimney
PTT radio used here: site and field coordination for the Westby Chimney project.
Real-world example of short-range and team PTT supporting outdoor / structural work — the same skills and radio types covered in this guide.
Open Westby Chimney →Tip: pair licence-free options (UK CB, PMR446) for local talk, and plan for network outages if you also use phone PoC apps.
On this site
Use the PTT Radio Helper chat button (bottom-right) for quick answers about radio types, channels, and licensing basics. For Online voice between browsers, the site must be served over HTTPS.