For example, if you and a friend are using handheld transceivers (HTs) with a typical output power of 5 watts, you can expect your range to be about 5 miles maximum . If you’re using a repeater, however, you should be able to talk much farther.
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5 W will provide maximum achievable range in most conditions. That is because “maximum achievable range” is the horizon, which on average handheld-to-handheld is around 2 miles .24 Kas 2012
Read moreHOW FAR CAN 2 watts transmit?
So, a 2-watt walkie-talkie might broadcast within a range of 1.5 miles ; 3 watts = 2 miles; 4 watts = 2.5 miles; 5 watts = 3 miles; and so on. Actual distances may vary widely based on weather, UHF vs. VHF, etc. But these are good, general rules of thumb to go by when shopping for a new radio system.
Read moreHow far can you communicate with a ham radio?
For example, if you and a friend are using handheld transceivers (HTs) with a typical output power of 5 watts, you can expect your range to be about 5 miles maximum . If you’re using a repeater, however, you should be able to talk much farther.
Read moreIs SSB line of sight?
While nearly all boats carry a VHF, its maximum range isn’t more than about 25 miles. This is because VHF radio waves travel in a straight line or line of sight. In contrast, waves from marine single-sideband (SSB) radios travel up to the F layer of the ionosphere, 75 to about 250 miles above the Earth .31 May 2008
Read moreWhat is the range of a SSB CB radio?
Transmitter power is limited to 4 watts in the US and the EU. CB radios have a range of about 3 miles (4.8 km) to 20 miles (32 km) depending on terrain, for line of sight communication; however, various radio propagation conditions may intermittently allow communication over much greater distances.
Read moreHow far will a 40 watt GMRS radio transmit?
2-WAY RADIO – The 40 Watt MicroMobile walkie talkie is equipped with 15 High/Low Power GMRS channels and 8 Repeater Channels for increased communication range. 65-MILE RANGE – Longer range communication in open areas with little or no obstruction.
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