what is the range that this truck can go before it doesn't get a signal?
1994228
It hasn't been used since last fall. I contacted my grandson who told me it still charges up (after 2 years of massive abuse) but the battery runs down in no time. He claims he has had it run as far as 'Kevs house' which is probably 5 city lots down the street. So I would estimate at 40 foot per lot, then 200 feet would be about right. I'm amazed that the thing still exists, given his ability to destroy anything not made of 1/4" steel plate. It'll probably need batteries this spring or a complete rebuild. Maybe his father could reach into his pocket and cover that? hope that helps.
679273
Yes,I'm not sure of range limit!I've done it from about 1.5 blocks !I'd say it would probably be good up to 1/4 mile tops!But I can't verify that!
2121307
Camera works by radio frequency. The farther away the less chance it wil work. I have an f150 and from the dash to the bed of my truck isn't over 25'. I had to put the receiver in the bed to make it work. It was very frustrating to get to work. If you want the camera on all the time it can be done, I do not believe you will burn the camera up.
306606
It depends on the strength of the signal. Many signals are only designed to carry a certain distance. I would think that 45 miles is stretching it, but it's possible. Let the community know how you made out.
1926294
I have received signal up to 3 km in hilly area. Beyond this, I didn't tested and in plain areas range may be even greater may be up to 5-8 km. Buildings and Trees are enemy to signal and try to keep antenna as up as possible, say on the topmost floor of your building.
40893
The ones in my area appear to be about 30-35 miles away. Not sure how far away it will pull in signals.
631341
With the vibrations it may get damaged. Also truck needs to be stationary when working. Answer is not very sure.
1011486
That I do not know. I just know it works in a vehicle and will boost the signal if there is a signal.
1459758
What Robert D. said. Back in January I went on a wheelin' trip with about 20 other trucks. Many of them had 2' Firestiks mounted on the bedrail with a similar situation as you describe, just a few inches above the roofline. It was found that very few at the back half of the line could receive the lead truck. With my roof mounted 2' FS, I could receive fine from one end to the other. Of course, I was hitting more low hanging branches and such but if you can't hear the person transmitting, then having a CB is pretty pointless anyway, yeah?
606429
Don't know what to tell you Craig. I know my kids open the garage way before they get to the driveway, so the range is at least a couple hundred feet. Are you sure the little wire that acts as the receiver on the remote itself is not blocked in some way? I know I have mine hanging down and it seems to get the signal from the remote pretty easily.
392748
I have to use a magnetic mounted anntenna on top my truck. The repeater is about 25 miles away from my house. I can hear but not transmit. It's a great radio I like mine.
1904886
i drive a big rig and when the truck is running i can walk out of the door to the back of the semi about 73 feet and it starts to pick up interference at that point
772115
It has the same range as all the other 5 watt radio's.As with all such radio's it depends on where you are and what is around you. If you want more range buy a larger antenna or put an antenna on top of your vehicle.
646826
It doesn't have that kind of range. Mine wont activate or turn off from 20ft away.
1315754
Depends on how many walls the signal has to go through and a bunch of other variables. My base station is about 100 ft away from my garage. If I stand just inside my garage no signal. Stand just outside the garage I get a signal.
1599258
I live in Ohio. Never had any trouble with it working. Drive truck daily. Just make sure all wires are tied up good so won't get ice to pull on ground wire. Mine sits outside year around. I have mine on a s10 have room on both sides. Use the tape to get in right spot. Put tailgate on to make sure can see it with tailgate on.
1187112
I haven't installed my unit outside yet. I have it plugged in inside the house. I rent camper spaces and the people in the camper about 500 feet away had to hook up a receiver to get good reception in there camper. I think if I had it installed outside they would pick it up fine. My neighbor has one and he picks it up good all over his farm and can get 2 bars half a mile away. He mounted his on top of his tallest barn. If you aren't able to get enough bars maybe you could put a receiver/router thing on (I don't know what they put on but it was something they already owned)