JUCJET TG-FR1 PMR446 Support: Channels, Charging & Range

The JUCJET TG-FR1 PMR446 is a licence-free walkie talkie for families, hikers and small teams in the EU and the UK: 16 PMR446 channels, 38 CTCSS and 82 DCS privacy codes, hands-free VOX, a built-in LED torch, a 1.3-inch colour display and a 1200 mAh rechargeable pack that charges over USB-C – or standard AA batteries when the charger is out of reach. It is sold as a 2-pack in blue, orange or green. This page covers quick start, the PMR446 channel table, realistic range, manual and settings, the questions we are asked most often and the accessories that fit. Different model? See the Support overview or the Download Centre.

Quick startChannels & frequenciesRangeManual & settingsFAQAccessoriesWarranty & contact

Quick start

  1. Charge first. Charge each 1200 mAh pack over USB-C from a phone charger, power bank or laptop with the cables in the box. Without the pack, the radio runs on standard AA alkaline batteries (not included) – never try to charge AA batteries in the radio.
  2. Same channel, same code. Set both radios to the same channel and the same privacy code (or code off). If you can hear another group but they cannot hear you, check that the CTCSS/DCS code matches.
  3. Talk. Press and hold PTT, wait half a second, then speak; release to listen. Only one radio can transmit on a channel at a time.
  4. Hands-free (VOX). With VOX on, the radio transmits as soon as it hears your voice. If a radio keys up by itself in a noisy place, switch VOX off or lower its sensitivity.
  5. Scan, torch and call tones. Scan looks for activity across the channels; the LED torch, 10 call tones, roger tone and one-key call are set from the radio’s own keys and menu.
  6. Everything else is in the printed user manual in the box. If you no longer have it, email ka@jucjet.com with “TG-FR1 manual” in the subject line.

Channels & frequencies

The table is the standard 16-channel analogue PMR446 reference plan, not a readout of this radio. The factory channel map and CTCSS/DCS values for your batch have not been verified here; a channel number alone does not prove that two radios use the same frequency.

Channel Frequency (MHz)
1 446.00625
2 446.01875
3 446.03125
4 446.04375
5 446.05625
6 446.06875
7 446.08125
8 446.09375
9 446.10625
10 446.11875
11 446.13125
12 446.14375
13 446.15625
14 446.16875
15 446.18125
16 446.19375

CTCSS/DCS is selective squelch, not encryption; it does not make the channel private or increase range.

Range: what to expect

The manual does not state a distance and there is no verified field-test figure for this model. PMR446 equipment is limited by law to 0.5 W ERP, so terrain decides: open ground or hilltops with a clear line of sight give the most distance; buildings, trees, hills and indoor walls cut it down sharply. Before relying on a set at work, check two-way speech between the actual positions, especially stairwells and obstructed areas.

Manual & settings

  • No programming software or cable is needed. Channel, privacy code, VOX and call tone are set from the radio’s own keys and menu. If your team needs a fixed channel plan across many radios, tell us in your quote request.
  • User manual as PDF: not in the Download Centre yet – email ka@jucjet.com and we will help.
  • All downloads for all models: Download Centre.

FAQ

Do I need a licence?
No. PMR446 is licence-free for private and business use across the EU and the UK.
Will it talk to our other PMR446 radios?
For compatible analogue PMR446 sets, the actual frequency and the CTCSS/DCS settings must match, or tones must be off on both radios. A matching channel number alone is not proof.
How long does the battery last?
We have no verified runtime figure. Carry the USB-C cable or a few AA batteries for long days out.
Is it waterproof?
No IP rating is declared. Keep it out of rain and water. It is rated to work from −20 °C to +50 °C.
Can I use it in the USA?
No. This edition works on the European PMR446 band. For the United States we list a separate FRS edition of the TG-FR1.
What if my TG-FR1 stops working?
2-year warranty and 30-day returns. Email ka@jucjet.com with your order number and a short description of the problem (charging, switching on, receiving or transmitting).

Bought your TG-FR1 here? A short review on the TG-FR1 product page helps the next buyer more than anything we could write.

Using these radios at work? Event stewards, shops, sports clubs and short-term crews order licence-free PMR446 sets direct from us with a VAT invoice and bank transfer. Volume pricing and team quotes.

Accessories for the TG-FR1

The TG-FR1 is not on the manufacturer-confirmed list of our 2-pin accessories yet. Email ka@jucjet.com with a photo of the radio’s accessory socket and we will confirm what fits before you order.

Acoustic-tube earpiece with mic & PTT, 2-pin (6-pack)Confirm the socket with support before ordering (email a photo of the socket to ka@jucjet.com). Braided headset with PTT, 2-pin (2-pack / 5-pack)Confirm the socket with support before ordering (email a photo of the socket to ka@jucjet.com). Speaker microphone with PTT (1-pack / 2-pack)Confirm the socket with support before ordering (email a photo of the socket to ka@jucjet.com).

Warranty & contact

2-year warranty and 30-day returns. For a warranty claim, a spare part or any other question, email ka@jucjet.com with your order number, the model name printed on the radio and a short description of the problem, or register your radio on the Support page. Return conditions: Refund Policy.