Walkie Talkies

[lilypad]

Have a look at this website it will explain things a bit better.
http://www.meteorscatter.net/

 

[Spoddy]

So if im in one room in our house and the other is in next door they won't work.

 

[Cakey]

sun spots was the big thing when I was a cb'er

 

[Cakey]

yes they do work
line of sight means that the two aerials can see each other before the earths curve gets in the way

 

[Cakey]

but brick walls ,wood etc all reduce distance

 

[Spoddy]

Thanks cakey.smarty pants lol

 

[Cakey]

not me mate Im in the IEEE

 

[Spoddy]

Iv'e noticed battery power is important too.
Had Ni-Cd's in them to start,then got some Ni-MH's.
Seemed to get a better range and lasted a lot longer.

 

[lilypad]

That's strange never heard of anyone being IN the IEEE.

 

[Cakey]

Sorry Im a senior member of the IEEE

 

[Cakey]

must stop using da lingo

 

[lilypad]

Sorry Boss!