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I own an ICOM IC-A24 which is rated at a maximum transmission strength of 5 watts, which is typical for a high-end handheld aviation radio. It may surprise you to learn that the panel-mount radio in my aircraft (a King KX-125) is also rated at 5 watts transmit power! This too is a typical output for a small aircraft panel radio. Despite the identical power ratings, I know from personal experience that the panel mount radio will have a much easier time transmitting over long distances than the handheld. Why? Well, the radio in the airplane has a much better antenna, and plus the aircraft is usually high in the sky! What I'm trying to say is that the transmission range of a VHF radio is mostly determined by altitude and the quality of the antenna. Since a handheld is typically used on the ground, the range will be determined by line-of-site. If you can see the aircraft, you can probably hail it on the radio. I've never had the opportunity to use the handheld while inside the (flying) aircraft. I should give this a try sometime! Except for the inferior rubber-ducky antenna, I can't see any reason why a handheld couldn't transmit as far as a 5W panel-mount radio. At 10,000 feet you can easily transmit 50 nautical miles. I also own a pair of cheap Motorola FRS radios which operate off of 3 'AA' batteries and are rated at 0.5 watts (the same as a cell phone). Often, if I'm trying to use these radios in a building with a steel structure, the range will be terrible. I can barely understand someone who is transmitting from 50 feet away. However, I recently went on vacation and took a Motorola with me when I climbed a 3,000 foot mountain. My wife opted to go shopping in a nearby village while I climbed. At the top of the mountain I was able to clearly communicate with my wife over the radio even though she was over 10 kilometers away (about 6 miles).
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In Radio Terms What is a Restricted license?
It's just what it sounds like--a license that restricts your privileges. Most of the people who have these are pilots or mariners. If you're a pilot who has a restricted license, you can use an aviation radio only if it's in an airplane. You can't put an aviation radio in your car, or in your house, or walk around with it and talk on it. Same deal with marine radios--you can use a marine radio in a boat but not on shore. Yes, there are handheld aviation and marine radios. The tradeoff: they are good for life.
What size antenna is needed for a handheld aircraft radio?
3-4 feet long is ideal
Does a handheld CB radio need an antenna?
Not necessarily, but the antenna does need to be grounded.
Will the radio tone rt-crc1 operate on 222 MHz?
The RT-CRC1 is a Cross Band Repeater Controller. It is just a controller that is used to build up a cross band repeater system with 2 units of handheld radio. The radio operating frequencies are NOT related to the RT-CRC1 controller. You can adjust the frequencies of the 2 connected handheld radios to any channels.
Why all the lights in radio tower blink?
The are aviation anti-collision beacons, specified by law.
In Radio Terms What is a Restricted license?
It's just what it sounds like--a license that restricts your privileges. Most of the people who have these are pilots or mariners. If you're a pilot who has a restricted license, you can use an aviation radio only if it's in an airplane. You can't put an aviation radio in your car, or in your house, or walk around with it and talk on it. Same deal with marine radios--you can use a marine radio in a boat but not on shore. Yes, there are handheld aviation and marine radios. The tradeoff: they are good for life.
What does a handheld marine radio do?
A handheld marine radio can communicate no matter what the weather conditions. You can find other watercraft near you and most are waterproof. They can be used to communicate with other boaters.
What is htx 420?
The HTX-420 was a Radio Shack dual band amateur radio, handheld
Where are the controls for operating the radio located?
Handheld control head (HHCH)
How is a handheld marine radio different from other handheld radios?
Handheld marine radios are designed to be used over long distances at sea and are usually more sturdy thatn other handheld radios. Www.westmarine.com/MarineElectronics has a large variety .
Are UHF radios handheld or stationary?
UHF radios are handheld radios. They are a great 2 way radio that are used by police, children, and hikers. They can be used by anyone needing to communicate via 2 way radio in the outdoors or indoors.
What is the price range for a handheld showerhead?
Handheld shower heads can very greatly in price. They can range anywhere from $20 up to over $300. There are a lot of different features that can change the price of the shower head you are looking for.
What is the price range for a handheld Leica laser?
Handheld Leica lasers have a large price range because of the various types of laser devices. They can go from three hundred dollars to over seven hundred dollars.
What size antenna is needed for a handheld aircraft radio?
3-4 feet long is ideal
Does a handheld CB radio need an antenna?
Not necessarily, but the antenna does need to be grounded.
What wireless microphone has the longest range?
Audio-Technica® Wireless Handheld Microphone System has a very long range
144th army aviation radio research Vietnam army security agency?
Yes it was
