How far away can you hear a radio station?

VHF radio waves usually do not travel far beyond the visual horizon, so reception distances for FM stations are typically limited to 30–40 miles (50–60 km).

How far can long wave radio travel?

Being a very quiet channel, transmissions on this frequency often travel up to 800 miles even though they probably use very inefficient aerials and are just a few hundred watts in strength.

Can DAB get Radio 4 long wave?

Radio 4 can be found on the following channels, frequencies and websites: DAB Listed as “BBC Radio 4”, “BBC R4”, or “Radio 4” FM 92 – 95 FM, 103-105 FM. LW 198 Long Wave.

How far away can you listen to the radio?

None of these phenomena are reliable enough for regular listening. For AM signals (or properly, mediumwave signals, like WBZ 1030 in Boston), the daytime reach of those signals can be from 25 miles to many hundreds of miles depending on where in the country you are.

What is the longest distance you can receive an FM station?

The longest ordinary distance that you can receive an FM station on will be about 25–100 miles depending on where you are. If you’re rural, or on a hill, this will be a larger distance than in an urban area. Sometimes, weather can affect reception. In the spring and the fall in the United States,…

What is the best AM radio for long range listening?

‘Best’ is a bold word, however in my opinion (and that of others if you search for it) perhaps the best AM radio for long range (DX) listening of the AM Radio Band is the CCRadio-2E by C Crane. I now have this radio, and can absolutely confirm its attributes.

How far can you travel with a ham radio?

As I’ve mentioned, Ham radios have an average range between 2 miles and 18 miles. But, if you’ve recently purchased a Ham radio (especially a handheld unit), the manufacturer might claim that you can get substantially more range than 2-18 miles.