Pye Telecom
Portable Devices in the 1970s
Pye PF2AM/PF2FM Pockefone 70
Pye PF2AM/PF2FM Pockefone 70
1971
1971
Pye PF2AM/PF2FM Pockefone 70 series of VHF handheld and bodyworn radiotelephones was part of a long-running family, used by police, fire, ambulance, and other commercial/industrial users.
Pye PF2AM/PF2FM Pockefone 70 series of VHF handheld and bodyworn radiotelephones was part of a long-running family, used by police, fire, ambulance, and other commercial/industrial users.
This was the first complete product line of Pye hand-held and body-worn, VHF and UHF portables. it grew to include intrinsically-safe models for use in hazardous atmospheres and a full range of battery chargers, vehicle adaptors and accessories.
This was the first complete product line of Pye hand-held and body-worn, VHF and UHF portables. it grew to include intrinsically-safe models for use in hazardous atmospheres and a full range of battery chargers, vehicle adaptors and accessories.
The PF2UB UHF model was adopted by the British Army for use in Northern Ireland during the ‘Troubles’ of the period 1969-1998.
The PF2UB UHF model was adopted by the British Army for use in Northern Ireland during the ‘Troubles’ of the period 1969-1998.
Transmitter power output 0.5-2 Watts.
Transmitter power output 0.5-2 Watts.
Pye Pocketfone PF5
Pye Pocketfone PF5
1974
1974
Pye Pocketfone PF5 was a UHF single channel handheld portable radiotelephone.
Pye Pocketfone PF5 was a UHF single channel handheld portable radiotelephone.
It was part of the long-running PF70 series of portable radiotelephones.
It was part of the long-running PF70 series of portable radiotelephones.
Due to the use of an internal printed circuit plate antenna, and the single frequency operation, the set was lower cost, more compact and more convenient to use than the PF2 models.
Due to the use of an internal printed circuit plate antenna, and the single frequency operation, the set was lower cost, more compact and more convenient to use than the PF2 models.
Transmitter power output 0.5 Watt.
Transmitter power output 0.5 Watt.
Pye PF6 Pocketfone
Pye PF6 Pocketfone
1975
1975
Pye PF6 Pocketfone UHF multi-channel, demountable mobile/portable for UK Police.
Pye PF6 Pocketfone UHF multi-channel, demountable mobile/portable for UK Police.
A single product UHF portable radio, part of the PF70 series, which could be vehicle mounted and then quickly de-mounted for hand-held use on the go.
A single product UHF portable radio, part of the PF70 series, which could be vehicle mounted and then quickly de-mounted for hand-held use on the go.
This multi-channel UHF portable was designed to a British Home Office requirement for use by the police dog-van officers and was used in conjunction with the BC18 vehicle adapter/charger.
This multi-channel UHF portable was designed to a British Home Office requirement for use by the police dog-van officers and was used in conjunction with the BC18 vehicle adapter/charger.
The high number of channels allowed the user to roam over various police force areas.
The high number of channels allowed the user to roam over various police force areas.
Transmitter power output 0.5 Watt.
Transmitter power output 0.5 Watt.
Pye PF9R/PF9T Pocketfone
Pye PF9R/PF9T Pocketfone
1975
1975
Pye PF9R/PF9T Pocketfone, UHF two-unit police/security/covert, single-channel portable radiotelephone.
Pye PF9R/PF9T Pocketfone, UHF two-unit police/security/covert, single-channel portable radiotelephone.
This product was designed for the UK Home Office to replace the original PF1 units of the 1960s.
This product was designed for the UK Home Office to replace the original PF1 units of the 1960s.
These very small units were used for both standard policing applications and also for covert work, where concealed operation was essential.
These very small units were used for both standard policing applications and also for covert work, where concealed operation was essential.
Both transmitter and receiver used internal antennas and frequency changing could be achieve by the use of a plug-in module.
Both transmitter and receiver used internal antennas and frequency changing could be achieve by the use of a plug-in module.
Transmitter power output 0.3 Watt.
Transmitter power output 0.3 Watt.
Pye PF8 Pocketfone
Pye PF8 Pocketfone
1977
1977
Pye PF8 Pocketfone UHF multi-mode, multi-channel portable radiotelephone.
Pye PF8 Pocketfone UHF multi-mode, multi-channel portable radiotelephone.
A single product, hand-held UHF portable with a novel styling which resembled a large electric razor.
A single product, hand-held UHF portable with a novel styling which resembled a large electric razor.
The product could be used in either left or right hand, as a conventional PMR hand-held radio, or as a telephone handset positioned against the face and ear.
The product could be used in either left or right hand, as a conventional PMR hand-held radio, or as a telephone handset positioned against the face and ear.
The PF8 gained public awareness and a degree of cult popularity from being featured in the 1970s British television series The Professionals.
The PF8 gained public awareness and a degree of cult popularity from being featured in the 1970s British television series The Professionals.
Transmitter power output 0.5 Watt.
Transmitter power output 0.5 Watt.
Pye P5000
Pye P5000
1978
1978
Pye P5000 VHF and UHF handheld and body-worn, multi-purpose portable radios
Pye P5000 VHF and UHF handheld and body-worn, multi-purpose portable radios
The next major range of portables to follow the PF70 series and designed as a universal equipment, suitable for both hand-held and body-worn operation rather than being made in two separate model variants, each type dedicated to an application mode.
The next major range of portables to follow the PF70 series and designed as a universal equipment, suitable for both hand-held and body-worn operation rather than being made in two separate model variants, each type dedicated to an application mode.
Each radio carried a facility connector to which external microphones or other accessories could be attached.
Each radio carried a facility connector to which external microphones or other accessories could be attached.
The electronic circuits were all contained in plug-in modules.
The electronic circuits were all contained in plug-in modules.
Transmitter power output 1.5 Watts.
Transmitter power output 1.5 Watts.