For radio frequencies, around 20 Meter/14 MHz is a workhorse (DX – Long distance) frequency range, and the 40 Meter/7–7.3 MHz band is also often the best for long distance communications.
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In the United States, the frequencies used for these systems may be grouped into four general bands or ranges: low-band VHF (49-108 MHz ), high-band VHF (169-216 MHz), low-band UHF (450-806 MHz), and high-band UHF (900-952 MHz).
Read moreHow far can a 10 watt radio transmit?
Thus the typical ranges with around 400 MHz frequency range with 1 W transmitter power are up to ~30 kilometers and up to ~80 kilometers with 10 W transmitter power. See sample picture of a RF link functional factors at the end of this document. The links can be extended by using repeater radio stations.
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Most airband radios are 5 – 8 watts and typically have a range of around 200 miles .
Read moreHow far can 5 watts transmit?
So according to our rule-of-thumb, 2 people around 6 feet tall using a 5 watt handheld two-way radio, used on flat ground with no obstacles, will have a maximum range of approximately 6 miles .
Read moreIs UHF or VHF better?
UHF is the better all around signal and is by far the most popular, so if you are in doubt, choose UHF. UHF signals don’t travel quite as far outdoors as VHF signals, but they do a better job of penetrating wood, steel, and concrete, giving you better range and performance in urban environments and around buildings.
Read moreHow far can VHF transmit?
A typical VHF station operates at about 100,000 watts and has a coverage radius range of about 60 miles .13 Ağu 2020
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