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Does a handheld CB radio need an antenna?
Not necessarily, but the antenna does need to be grounded.
What is the range of a handheld aviation radio?
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).
What can transformation can occur in a radio antenna?
The radio antenna converts electromagnetic radiation to electrical energy
Why is radio Not picking up radio stations in a Renault?
Could be broke, or might just be a Hyundai radio. Check antenna, and cable from antenna to radio.
Do you have to have an antenna for a CB radio?
Only if you want the radio to work.
Does a handheld CB radio need an antenna?
Not necessarily, but the antenna does need to be grounded.
Do walkie talkies use radio waves?
Yes. A good rule of thumb is that if the device has an antenna, it uses radio waves. An antenna would not be needed if it didn't use radio waves.
What is the range of a handheld aviation radio?
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).
What is communication system of the aircraft?
Generally speaking, VHF or UHF radio. VHF is also used to communicate with ground personnel (heli logging, SAR, firefighting, etc). The 'system' consists of a radio, antenna cable, and external antenna. an intermediate antenna switch can be used to allow multiple radios of the same band to use the same external antenna.
How do you say radio antenna in German?
Radio antenna can be translated as: Funkantenne Radionantenne
Do you need an antenna on your car?
Some are buiklt into the windshield front or rear or side window--needed for radio reception
What is wrong with the radio reception on a 2007 Camry Radio?
Bad antenna? Radio needs to be trimmed Bad antenna? Radio needs to be trimmed
What can transformation can occur in a radio antenna?
The radio antenna converts electromagnetic radiation to electrical energy
Why is radio Not picking up radio stations in a Renault?
Could be broke, or might just be a Hyundai radio. Check antenna, and cable from antenna to radio.
How do you connect the radio antenna on a 1993 Ford f150?
To connect the radio antenna on a 1993 Ford F-150, the back of the radio needs to be exposed under the dash. Plug the radio antenna wire into the back of the radio and tighten the nut.
Can you replace an XM radio antenna with any other antenna like a 3ft hard cb antenna?
You can replace an XM radio antenna with a CB antenna, a ham 40-meter mobile antenna, a cellphone antenna, a GPS antenna, a TV antenna, a wire coat hanger, a 6 GHz microwave antenna, or a chain of paperclips. However, since none of them is optimized to operate at the frequencies of XM radio, like the XM antenna is, none of the others will work as well. Most of them will likely be so inefficient at the satellite radio frequencies that when you use one of those, you hear nothing at all on your radio.
Can you use a cb radio antenna for am-FM radio?
Sure, you can use it; but it might not do a very good job. If you're listening to AM, you're receiving between 0.5-1.6 MHz, whereas FM is coming to you at 88-108 MHz. The CB antenna is designed to be resonant at 27 MHz.
