How far will they work? 25 Miles?
1491254
Not likely that far regularly. Handheld units, mabe more like 1-3 miles. Transmitting power is limited by the FCC, I think only about 4 watts. Since the transmitting power is limited, a license is not required to operate a CB radio.
1491255
I can't even get a mile with regular antenna. With the extended antenna, you might get 1.5 miles
1491256
I found the range was terrible! I don't know how far it would reach to be exact because it totally stopped working all together. Cobra said they would repair it if I paid the shipping and about $50.00 repair bill.........I through it out instead.
1491257
Not really sure if the range goes that far. All I need it for is a 4 or 5 mile range at the most.
1491258
I think 2 to 4 with the magnet mount antenna. We didn't even get 1 mile with the regular antenna. Just a guess tho
1295198
I wouldn't recommend these for that big of a radius. About a mile or two is the most you gonna get
1327313
well i think the range is about 1 mile. without any buildings or interruptions. if he is a couple of feet away i am sure that you will have no problem. I have used them in the amusement parks with my son and had problems.
1419543
I bought one and tested IPad Bluetooth range. It gets about 75 ft with clear line of sight. I don't think I would be more than 25 ft away.
1268025
Depends on the distance. If your within a few hundred yards they will work fine I've had no problems communicating at that distance regardless of obstacles, very good radios.
627717
I installed mine in a lower level room and can pick up transmissions from 25 miles away. Our terrain is rolling hills and lots of trees.
746188
The range is not great - I'm guessing 3-4 miles? The walkies are perfect, otherwise.
258258
The sound is not very loud, I don't think you would hear it from 25 ft. away.
1474501
This was a gift, 2500 miles from me. I don't really know the answers. Sorry
32795
I've had mine out to roughly 200 feet. 2.4 GHz should extended roughly a quarter mile.
334649
Maybe a mile it depends if ya use an external antenna or use the one on the radio.
1188661
Absolutely. I haven't tested for various distances, but they're good bright little lights. They lit up neon stickers 5-7 feet away; they could possibly have done more; I just never tried.
1882313
if there are no obstructions between users they can work for a couple miles or more. Mountains, concrete or metal buildings or interference from a nearby electrical room can significantly reduce range. We have very few issues at our facility where the max distance between users is 800 yards with metal buildings, offices and a 300' industrial production line (the exception being inside an electrical panel room).
58738
Line of sight as far as you can see. If you have a good antenna (to a certain extent, bigger is better) and a good location (up high above everything) you can easily get over 80 miles direct. I use a repeater (located on a mountain top) that is about 80 miles from me and it is no problem. My signal relayed through that repeater can go even farther, another 100 miles.
51920
If you have a Ham license, you know they are line of sight. Mine will easily go 100 miles if I'm hitting someone or a repeater on a mountain top. They are 5 watts and they behave like any other 5 watt radio. I have a 50 watt transmitter I can hook it up to in the car. They are great radios.
72273
That distance would not be likely do to low power of the transmitters used.They would have to have a watt or more in use.
1769497
i have used it about 12 feet away and it worked fine. It will go further then that.