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Higher wattage radio

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Mikem001

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I noticed that Motorola cdm series comes in different wattages such as 1-25 and 25-40 and even 25-45 and wanted to know what the difference/benefits are to having a higher wattage mobile.
 

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More power usually means more distance but there are many other factors involved (type of antenna, terrain, etc). Various power levels allows you to be compliant with the power levels allowed by the FCC on your license. Another reason might be to meet the RF absorption limits when the antenna is near people (such as an antenna mounted on the trunk lid). Your FCC license may allow 45 watts but because of the proximity to the trunk mounted antenna you may need to reduce the power to 25 watts so as to not exceed the RF absorption limits.
 
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