To provide an overview for the Swedish market, it is important to note that the regulatory standard remains PMR446. Just like in the UK, these radios are licence-exempt across the European Union, including Sweden.

In Sweden, these are often referred to as "licensfri radio" or "PMR446". Below is an organizational overview of where you can find these devices through Swedish-facing retailers and distributors.

Swedish Retail & Distribution Overview

Key Swedish Retailers for PMR446

• Northcom: A primary distributor for professional communication equipment in the Nordics. They provide a clear breakdown of Icom's licence-free range, including both analogue and digital models (like the IC-F29DR3).
• Swedol: A well-known Swedish retailer for tools and professional gear. They stock Icom PMR446 models (e.g., the IC-F29SR2). Note that they often require a business account to purchase, or you can use their site to check local store availability.

Important Tips for Sweden

1. Regulatory Compliance: Any radio labelled "PMR446" sold in Sweden is, by EU law, licence-free. You do not need a permit from Post- och telestyrelsen (PTS) to use these devices.
2. Digital vs. Analogue: As noted on Northcom's site, the advantage of digital models (like the IC-F29DR3) is improved security against eavesdropping and clearer audio quality at the edge of the range, compared to traditional analogue PMR446 radios.
3. Terminology: When searching on Swedish sites, use the terms "Licensfri radio" or "Komradio" to find these specific products.

Are you looking to compare these digital models specifically for business use, or are you interested in how they perform in Swedish terrain compared to the analogue versions?

This overview organizes the Icom radio products based on the information gathered from the links provided.

All of the devices identified in your list are Licence-Free (PMR446/dPMR446) professional radios, meaning they do not require an Ofcom licence to operate in the UK.

Product Overview

1. Icom IC-F29DR3

This is a digital/analogue dual-mode licence-free radio, featuring IP67 waterproofing and dust-tight protection.

• Official Manufacturer Page: Icom UK

• Available at:

  • Sealutions: Icom IC-F29DR3 Handheld Digital PMR 2 Way Radio
  • CSE Crosscom: ICOM IC-F29DR3 Professional PMR446 Licence Two Way Radio

2. Icom IC-F29SDR

This model is also a professional licence-free dPMR446 digital radio, often distinguished from the F29DR3 by the presence of an LCD screen.

• Available at:

  • WiMo: Icom IC-F29SDR dPMR446 handheld radio
  • Talking Headsets: IC-F29SDR PMR446 Two-Way Radio
  • Radiotronics: Icom IC-F29SDR Digital & Analogue Two Way Radio
  • Ham Radio Shop (Italy): Icom IC-F29SDR Ricetrasmettitore PMR

Summary Table

Note regarding the other links provided:

• The Netboard.me link appears to be a dashboard/bookmarking page and does not lead to a specific product page.
• The Google search link is a dynamic results page for "icom dpmr" and does not point to a single product.
• The Radiotrader link provides general information about licence-free radio regulations.
• The Icom UK dPMR page is a category overview page rather than a specific product.
• The talkaround.co.uk link could not be retrieved.