Which type of radio has greater range: This FM or a CB (AM)?
176137
A properly tuned CB has much greater range. But for short range these FM radios are superior over a CB.
176138
It's not the mode (FM vs. AM) that determines the range, it's the frequency. These radios are in the 450-ish MHz range, while CB's are in the 27MHz range. The 27MHz frequencies are subject to propagation, etc. The range on a 888S is going to be a couple miles at most under ideal conditions. A CB's normal range is considerably greater, and when propagation is high, you can quite literally talk around the world on the CB. As was said in the other answer, FM is going to provide far superior clarity over AM.
1626547
This model appears to only have FM stations for radio, no AM.Hope that helps.
2012533
The FM band has a Frequency Range of 87.5-108 MHzThe AM band has a Frequency Range of 520-1710 kHz or 530-1620kHz
885297
Citizens band radio is 11mhz. This sucker is 2M (144.000 MHz to 148.000 MHz), 220 & 440 MHz. A CB is like 20 bucks, if you want CB, get one.
369018
Don't know about the others, this one is very good. Bought it for my aunt who lived far out in the country. She could view stations over 100 miles away. UHF or VHF, I think they're all digital now anyway.
2209560
Sorry, like everyone else, I only use it for cb. I don't know if it can be used for am/fm. But it works great for cb. Just make sure you tune it using the tunable tip. I also got my meter on amazon for cheap. It was easy, just look it up online how to tune the antenna.
1347426
There are two FM channels, one MW(mid wave) and 8 shortwave channels. Nothing has been designated as AM. In Lake Tahoe, CA mountains, in Kings Beach, I only get FM channels. No AM or short wave channels. This was not the case when I had a short wave radio from Radio Shack. It had excellent BBC reception. With this DEGEN, absolutely nothing. I don't think their short wave channels are properly tuned. Waste of money and time! Don't buy it!
1785358
I listen to AM talk radio so its not to bad with AM. But when listening to FM music you will loose a lot of stereo quality. I do anyway here in Lou,Ky. We are not on flat ground around here. I put my factory antenna back on. I personally don't recommend it.
1603186
FM 88.1 on the low end, I believe it is 107.9 on the high end. I flip back and forth between 88.1 and 88.3 depending on where I'm driving. One of the two almost always get a good, clear signal. I've been impressed for the price.
1809611
Mom says FM comes in great, but she mostly listens to AM and can receive an AM station from 700 miles away!
456164
Don' know about Fm. Shure does on UHF and VHF. You could buy it see if it does. If not,send it back. Great otherwise. I'm impressed with it. Dave D.
1437145
It can be used to LISTEN on CB, But is NOT designed to be transmitted on with a CB. If you want to transmit with a CB, then Don't buy this antenna, buy a CB antenna.
1147044
I don't use AM, only FM and the reception is excellent. I use it on my desk at my house, that is on the 5th floor.
2172295
This is a 2-way radio, not sure what you mean. You can transmit and receive between this and another CB. But you cannot talk between this and a business band radio. These are AM and most all busineess radios are FM..
518935
that depends of course on the power of the radio station. Simply put, at this time: of all portable receivers that i have played with (and i have owned too many) this is the most sensitive for FM. For AM: It is not in the same league as the PL-310ET (the ferrite rod is too short).For SW: distance is not the issue, but time of day and sun activity -but it is quite good.In worst case, Amazon is very generous in understanding that this was returned because it did not meet your requirements
39030
Don't really know how good the AM frequency is but the FM is great, you just have to use an antenna :)
1629216
This is not a CB, CB is in the 11m band these radios are in the 2m and 70cm band and only licensed Amateur radio operators are allowed to transmit on these frequencies. This radio is not for public use. Not even legal to use on FRS frequencies.