where in the world are you? if in the UK, its a wonder the thing hasn't blown up! if in the USA - look on the back of the radio you are powering from the adapter and look at it's power consumption it will say something like " input 12VDC 900mW" or 75...
The only way you can get secure transmissions from any radio is to use digital encryption. Any clear modulation can be heard regardless of the band or frequency you use. And yes, you would need a license for a 5 watt radio.
1/3 meter is 'a third of a meter' or 'one-third meter.' The latter is more often used in construction jargon, etc. Use the first in everyday speech. .304 meter is 'point three-Oh-four meters,' or you could convert it to millimeters and say, 'Three hu...