Is the VHF radio the same as the CB radio?
Marine radios (VHF) are used for boating purposes and are typically required on all boats before leaving land. Both radios serve similar purposes in the fact that they can be used to contact emergency personnel in the case of an emergency, but otherwise, marine and CB radios are not the same.
What kind of frequency does a CB radio use?
CB or its close relatives fall into the HF frequency range (covering somewhere around 26 to 28 MHz, depending on country), so anything that accurately calls itself a VHF radio will not transmit (and most likely will not receive) CB.
What’s the difference between CB and marine radios?
Marine and CB radios are not the same and are used for two similar yet different purposes. CB radios are often used during large emergencies, such as natural disasters, and for traffic concerns. Marine radios (VHF) are used for boating purposes and are typically required on all boats before leaving land.
Can a CB radio talk to a handheld device?
(Photo: The Quint) CB radios can only talk to CB radios – they cannot communicate with other handheld devices. Most CB radios are clunky and big, and need to be mounted in a vehicle with an exceptionally long antenna for a better range (between 3 to 6 feet high).
Can a CB radio be used as a ham radio?
Now granted, CB radios don’t have anywhere near the range of a HAM radio, and a CB radio should never be considered a viable substitute for a HAM radio. If anything, you should learn how to use a HAM radio as well (just read this first) and take the time to get your license.
Can you use a CB radio on a marine radio?
You may also not use a CB radio if you have been ordered by the FCC to cease and desist usage. Marine radios use FM channels and a very high frequency, which is where the VHF comes from when often referring to marine radios.
Do you need an antenna for a CB radio?
It’s not really the radio that will determine how well you can communicate, but the antenna . You can buy the nicest CB radio in the store, but if you get a crappy antenna, it’s going to turn that nice radio into an entry level model that only has AM mode and limited frequencies.