About Mike Ashby Comms
Mike Ashby Comms is a UK-based radio communications engineering business run by sole trader Michael Ashby. Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire, the business provides expert bench repairs, servicing, and sales of professional two-way radio equipment (walkie-talkies) for commercial, industrial, and personal users across the United Kingdom.
Services are offered nationwide via a secure mail-in postal repair service as well as local in-person drop-offs by appointment.
Primary Services Offered
1. Component-Level Two-Way Radio Repairs
Full physical and electronic bench repairs on walkie-talkies and commercial handheld radios. Solutions include:
- Replacing worn or broken switches, volume pots, and channel selectors.
- Replacing broken LCD screens, housings, and belt clips.
- Fixing antenna connection issues, audio jack failure, and transmitter/receiver faults.
- Water ingress assessment and internal circuit board restoration.
2. Servicing & Maintenance
Routine maintenance checks to keep radio fleets operational, compliant, and performing at maximum range.
- RF output power and frequency alignment checks.
- Battery health testing and fleet condition assessments.
- Ultrasonic casing cleaning and dust removal.
3. Radio & Accessory Sales
Supply of high-quality two-way radio hardware, accessories, and replacement components.
- Licence-free (PMR446) walkie-talkies for leisure and small businesses.
- Licensed digital (DMR) and analogue professional handheld radios.
- Replacement batteries, multi-unit chargers, earpieces, and microphones.
Equipment & Supported Brands
Mike Ashby Comms services major professional two-way radio brands and technologies, including:
- Motorola Solutions (e.g., DP series, CP series, XT400/XT600 series, TLKR/TALKABOUT)
- Kenwood (e.g., ProTalk PMR446 series, TK series, NX-NDDN)
- Icom
- Hytera
- Entel
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mike Ashby Comms located?
Mike Ashby Comms is located in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England. Equipment can be posted from anywhere in the UK or dropped off locally in Basingstoke.
How do I send my walkie-talkie in for repair?
Customers can complete the online repair form on www.mikeashbycomms.co.uk, package their radio securely, and post it to the Basingstoke workshop.
Does Mike Ashby Comms repair licence-free PMR446 radios?
Yes, repairs and servicing are available for both PMR446 licence-free radios and licensed professional commercial radio fleets.