Handheld Two Way Radio

I'm 24 and have dealt with two-way since I was 9, but need help researching and finding what would be the best handheld radio with the most wattage output.

Commercial handheld radios are pretty much limited to 4 watts of power for UHF and 5 watts for VHF. The unlicensed radios are typically limited to 1/4 watt. You can't get any serious range going handheld to handheld. The lower power and small antenna limits the reach. Depending on terrain (buildings, trees, water, hills, etc) you might get 5 miles or so. The unlicensed radios claim 1 mile but seldom get this far. You would need to use a repeater to boost the signal strength and range. You can pay for repeater access from a 2-way radio shop. You can also become a ham and use a ham repeater. Kenwood radios are a good value. Motorola is good but tends to be pricey. Icom is also a good brand. There are many other brands available.

2008-03-21 09:31:36 by dltrink

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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.

2008-10-24 11:12:04 by yousef67765

Price: $79.99

11 weather channels (7 NOAA) with alert features
iVOX hands-free communication without the need for an audio accessory
VibraCall vibration alert or 20 different call tones
22 channels each with 121 privacy codes for superior interference protection
Pair of two-way radios with up to 35 mile range

i have a handheld two-way radio with this specifications 29.675 mhz& 4 watt of power RF what is maximum range in center of big city?

29.675 mhz ?? wow, that is 0.029675 Hz

it will have zero range!


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2008-10-24 11:34:48 by yousef67765

Price: $119.99

Portable CB radio with 40 CB channels, 10 NOAA channels, and 4 Watts of output power
ANL (automatic noise limiter) and squelch control for improving reception and eliminating noise
Instant access to NOAA Radio, channels 9 and 19; Dual Watch monitors channel 9 and additional channel
One-year manufacturer's warranty
Power with six AA batteries or included cigarette lighter adapter for mobile use

this feature comes on a Midland brand ( maybe others ) two way radio with a boom mic.

Probably voice activated mic mode.

2006-08-15 07:46:33 by jason w

My wife and I are taking a cruise and would like to bring some radios to communicate. I'm wondering if a coupel of $40 Motorola two-way radios would work between decks. Any experiences or links?

We use the 2-way radios on board to communicate with our teens.

The only problem we had we many groups use 2-way radios while on board and it can be a hassle finging a channel that does not have alot of traffic on it.

Take along a power strip to charge the units...there is only 1 power outlet in the cabin.

2008-08-11 09:41:13 by Philo