what is maximum range of this Handheld two-way radio 4 watts of output power?

what is maximum range of this Handheld two-way radio? i buy a 40 Channel Handheld radio with 4 watts of output power

Generally, assuming you mean CB frequencies, UHF is mostly line- of- sight. Occasional unusual atmospheric changes might enhance that to quite large distances. I think you have UHF transceivers.
The HF 27mHz CB frequencies can allow contact locally maybe up to 20 miles or so, depending, but in periods of high sunspot activity can potentially reach all around the world. We are currently at a sunspot minima. Nothing much doing.

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3 Responses to “what is maximum range of this Handheld two-way radio 4 watts of output power?”

Charles & Willa on February 23rd, 2010 at 12:38 am

On a clear channel in the day, about 5-7 miles.
A lot depends on conditions ,elevation,on both ends.
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hobart_elf on February 23rd, 2010 at 1:01 am

Invalid question. Too many variables.
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Technobuff on February 23rd, 2010 at 1:48 am

Generally, assuming you mean CB frequencies, UHF is mostly line- of- sight. Occasional unusual atmospheric changes might enhance that to quite large distances. I think you have UHF transceivers.
The HF 27mHz CB frequencies can allow contact locally maybe up to 20 miles or so, depending, but in periods of high sunspot activity can potentially reach all around the world. We are currently at a sunspot minima. Nothing much doing.
References :
Have fun anyway.

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