Im 30-31 miles away- basic or extreme
1242361
I was less,miles away from a lot of the stations and I only got 2-3 on a good day, but now I am paying over a hundred bucks for pretty much the same channels I was suppose to get for free. There is a place in the info section where you put in ur zip code and it says how many channels u should get. My sister has a cheap one diiferent brand and it works great. I say try this one or any brand and see how it works for you it's worth a try and you will save a ton of money. If it does not work send it back.
1242362
I am about 50 miles from Atlanta, I bought the extreme/ultra antenna and pull in 59 channels :)
1242363
Basic...I have both and I thought the extreme would help...nope! Same channels, same service.
95736
That is about the farthest range I could get. The 300 ft. info is bull, as is the131 claim. 50 ft. is about right.
1109802
Depends on your tuner. I'm picking up channels from 3 different areas with the farthest 70 miles away.
9155
I think it's different for each person. For me I have to be pretty close. Just keep trying & you'll get the right distance for you.
1557286
It seems like just over 30 miles, i am pulling in stations 30 miles away but only when in window pointing toward them.
1478831
Range is not far. About 200 yards is perfect. Anymore then that and you'll start braking up and hearing static.
701519
We're down in a valley, but have no problem getting stations 30 miles away, and FM 40 miles away. The antenna is very directional and needs a rotor for best performance. If we were on a hill we could get much farther.
722859
Not much if its farther than 2 or 3 inches away dont expect much to be honest
1859488
20-25 ft. distance is what I have been able to get. Beyond that is very iffy.
1073898
Well, if you live on the edge of a cliff on a very tall mountain and your friends are 15-20 miles away across the lake (with nothing between you but air), then yes you probably could have that conversation (I have on several occasions worked over 100 miles on UHF simplex with my handheld and the standard rubber duck antenna, but I was 9,500 feet up a mountain looking down at flat farm land in AZ). Otherwise, the other folks are correct. In "normal" conditions (and this is just a rough estimate), every watt on VHF/UHF FM equals approximately 1 mile in range, so your 1/2 watt FRS radios really only work about 1/2 mile, not the outlandish claim of 35 miles the manufacturers mark on their boxes. Well, if you live on the edge of a cliff on a very tall mountain and your friends are 15-20 miles away across the lake (with nothing between you but air), then yes you probably could have that conversation (I have on several occasions worked over 100 miles on UHF simplex with my handheld and the standard rubber duck antenna, but I was 9,500 feet up a mountain looking down at flat farm land in AZ). Otherwise, the other folks are correct. In "normal" conditions (and this is just a rough estimate), every watt on VHF/UHF FM equals approximately 1 mile in range, so your 1/2 watt FRS... » Read More Well, if you live on the edge of a cliff on a very tall mountain and your friends are 15-20 miles away across the lake (with nothing between you but air), then yes you probably could have that conversation (I have on several occasions worked over 100 miles on UHF simplex with my handheld and the standard rubber duck antenna, but I was 9,500 feet up a mountain looking down at flat farm land in AZ). Otherwise, the other folks are correct. In "normal" conditions (and this is just a rough estimate), every watt on VHF/UHF FM equals approximately 1 mile in range, so your 1/2 watt FRS radios really only work about 1/2 mile, not the outlandish claim of 35 miles the manufacturers mark on their boxes. « Show Less
665776
The range is about 40 miles; I live in a rural community and only receive 2 channels. It was worth it to have at least that so I have access to news & weather.
2220468
The farthest I've been from the flashes is about 200feet open line of sight. Most of my shoots are done much closer, within 30 to 50 feet.
2194786
That is entirely dependent on line of sight and the geography. I can go out to 400 meters without an issue.
59766
If the question is how far two radios can be to still communicate it would depend on terrain and weather (lesser). Clearly the 36 miles claimed might only be direct line of sight, like between two high mountains, the curvature of the Earth would not permit it even over water. The signal does bounce around, which both reduces its ultimate range but then helps overcome shorter range communication where line of sight is not present. Based on my experience with it expect a couple of miles range, less if in hilly woods that are wet.Value for price is still good, and I recommend them unless you need long range communications. If so use cellular if available, or satellite if not. If the question is how far two radios can be to still communicate it would depend on terrain and weather (lesser). Clearly the 36 miles claimed might only be direct line of sight, like between two high mountains, the curvature of the Earth would not permit it even over water. The signal does bounce around, which both reduces its ultimate range but then helps overcome shorter range communication where line of sight is not present. Based on my experience with it expect a couple of miles range, less if in hilly woods that are wet.Value for price is still good, and I recommend them unless... » Read More If the question is how far two radios can be to still communicate it would depend on terrain and weather (lesser). Clearly the 36 miles claimed might only be direct line of sight, like between two high mountains, the curvature of the Earth would not permit it even over water. The signal does bounce around, which both reduces its ultimate range but then helps overcome shorter range communication where line of sight is not present. Based on my experience with it expect a couple of miles range, less if in hilly woods that are wet.Value for price is still good, and I recommend them unless you need long range communications. If so use cellular if available, or satellite if not. « Show Less
2109189
I ordered this for my brother-in-law and he is 400 miles away, but I would think it depends on the carb.
581882
My experience outside was at resort in Phoenix. I was able to go about 50 feet away from the phone. Treadmill has worked well also.
579114
Under perfect conditions I have picked up towers close to 50 miles away. Very reliable for towers within 35 miles. Mine is mounted in a single story attic.