CB Radio long range communications

May 25, 1998

In low noise and skip-free environments SSB CB Radio can exceed performance of 2 m / 144 MHz FM simplex. A 102" whip in the center of the roof can be a quiet, amazing antenna for 10 m as well as CB. Mobiles I can hear to 25 km range in the city. For the base stations from a car can approach 75 km range. For that distance you both have to be in the country or at least the base has to be in the far out suburbs and car in the country. Preamps help at both ends with an RF-quiet vehicle.