Q: Would this be a strong enough cb for listening to close (< 1 mile) truck drivers communicate while on the highway without an added antenna?

I used this in my Ford 450 hot shot for communicating with my escort car during a wide load. I could hear truckers within 200 feet. I heard my escort car perfectly Behind me over 95 feet. You will hear lots of truckers close by while sitting in traffic. Hope this helps.

Q: Has anyone used the uniden pro401hh? if so what do you think of it. what is the range of the device and do you think it would work in the woods.

In the woods it's terrible more like 50 -100 yards. Don't waste your money

Q: What antennas can be used with this radio? I seem to not be able to find any that would greatly improve it.

You could use a regular cb antenna and coax along with a BNC Male to UHF PL259 Female Coaxial Adapter Connector and the radio would transmit and receive much better. Available for purchase in Amazon.

Question 1

what is the exact range this can be used if indoors like say im in a apartment my brother is like 2 miles away in a house will it go that far?

Accepted Answer

The way it is with these types of cb radios (they are AM)IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY!
AM- AMPLITUDE MODULATION: The way It Is Figured- A Mile a Watt-4 Watts = 4 MILES!! BUT!!!! THIS IS WITH OUT OBSTRUCTION OF ANY KIND!!!
***I'VE BEEN THERE!!! LUCKY SOMETIMES- HALF A MILE IN THE CITY?
*SUGGESTION!! GMRS OR HAM RADIO!!
of course you need a License!  
But the test is multiple choice!
*I have a uv5r pro 8watt ham walkie-talkie. 
Got the book to Study!
U will learn how to connect to Repeaters- and U could talk to someone as far away as-
EAST COAST TO WEST COAST!! AND U GET BETTER RANGE IN THE CITY!! When you're not on A REPEATER OR REPEATERS!!
*JUST to much to print out for you-but the question is how far do you want to TAKE IT??
IT DOES INVOLVE COMMITMENT!!
NOTE: U take the test one time, pass it- and U renew it Every 10 years! * NO TEST!!
One more thing- U will be working on different RADIO Waves-VHF UHF!
Now U Decide!!
**MY OPINION!
CB RADIOS- TOYS!!!

Question 2

Would this be a strong enough  cb for listening to close (< 1 mile)  truck drivers communicate while on the highway without an added antenna?

Accepted Answer

I used this in my Ford 450 hot shot for communicating with my escort car during a wide load. I could hear truckers within 200 feet.  I heard my escort car perfectly Behind me over 95 feet. You will hear lots of truckers close by while sitting in traffic. Hope this helps.

Question 3

Has anyone used the uniden pro401hh?  if so what do you think of it.  what is the range of the device and do you think it would work in the woods.

Accepted Answer

In the woods it's terrible more like 50 -100 yards.  Don't waste your money

Question 4

What antennas can be used with this radio? I seem to not be able to find any that would greatly improve it.

Accepted Answer

You could use a regular cb antenna and coax along with a BNC Male to UHF PL259 Female Coaxial Adapter Connector and the radio would transmit and receive much better.
Available for purchase in Amazon.

ASIN	B00N43KM5S
Additional Features	Long Range
Audible Noise	30 Decibels
Best Sellers Rank	#4 in Handheld CB Radios
Brand	Uniden
Built-In Media	Uniden PRO401HH Handheld CB Radio
Color	black
Compatible Devices	Vehicles with a 12V DC power source, devices with CB frequency capabilities, and devices compatible with AA batteries
Connectivity Protocol	CB Radio
Customer Reviews	3.9 out of 5 stars 4,017 Reviews
Frequency Range	26.965 to 27.405 MHz
Global Trade Identification Number	00050633550755
Impedance	50 Ohms
Item Dimensions D x W x H	8.66"D x 4.33"W x 8.66"H
Item Part Number	PRO401HH
Item Type Name	Professional Series 40 Channel Handheld CB Radio, 4 Watts Power with Hi/Low Power Switch, Auto noise cancellation, Belt Clip And Strap Included
Item Weight	0.95 Pounds
Manufacturer	Uniden
Mfr Part Number	PRO401HH
Model Number	PRO401HH
Number of Batteries	9 AA batteries required.
Number of Channels	40
Special Feature	Long Range
Talking Range Maximum	8 Mile
Tuner Type	digital
UPC	050633550755 616174295717
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Voltage	12 Volts (DC)
Warranty Description	1-Year Limited Warranty
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Waterproof Rating	IP44

Uniden PRO401HH Professional Series 40 Channel Handheld CB Radio, 4 Watts Power with Hi/Low Power Switch, Auto noise cancellation, Belt Clip And Strap Included, 2.75in. x 4.33in. x 8.66in.

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