From what I am told the HAM RADIO works off of repeaters,by that I mean that it is similar to cell phone towers.The signal could leap from repeater to repeater and therefore potentially be transmitted a great distance.
A CITIZENS BAND RADIO(CB) only transmits from cb antenna to cb antenna,and even then it is only capable at a line of site transmission.
A CB's power output is regulated by the FCC and can only have 4 watts of power stock.A CB repair shop can be found by asking around at truckstops or on the CB if you already own one.
These repair shops can peak and tune your radio as well as boost the power.Although they aren't legal by FCC regulations alot of people add LINEAR AMPLIFIERS.These devices boost the transmission and reception range of the CB.
I wrote more on this in the SURVIVAL TIPS section,it is titled COMMUNICATION--EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS #7.
"SAFE JOURNEY'S"
Oct 30, 2007 Rating
Mobile by: Jim
I agree about the compass. A compass is a good thing to have in your car kit, but not a handheld radio. I guess most people today have a mobile.
