CB vs Dual-Band Hand held (UV5r)

[CharlesHarris]

I've used CB portables and their big limitation is the antenna, because at 27 MHz the wavelength is so long that even if you have a long, unwieldly whip, the base-loaded, short for its wavelength antenna is a very inefficient radiator and the range of such units is very short. A 2-metre or 70cm band portable can use a full-sized telescoping half-wavelength whip which is an effective radiator, especially if a 1/4 wavelength counterpoise wire is attached to the shield of the antenna connector, to keep the rf from coupling with your body.