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    Handheld Ham Radio Range?

    I have order a handheld ham radio that puts out 5 watts. How far away can i hit repeaters?

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    antenna antenna antenna.

    20 miles on a decent antenna, 1 mile on a rubber duck.

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    antenna antenna antenna.

    20 miles on a decent antenna, 1 mile on a rubber duck.

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    Perhaps 20 miles with good line of sight.

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    depends on your antenna, and other factors such as your surroundings and also which frequency band you are on.


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