Re: [Paddlewise] VHF range vs power

From: Mad Poodle <MadPoodle_at_aol.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1998 05:23:06 EDT
1 w will give you even less range than "line o sight" For boat to boat in a
group they be fine, anything else go for max wattage BTW. Most radios are
switchable 1/5 or 6 watts to conserve batteries, and not blast everyone out
around ya... 

Scott

Just north of Cuba
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Received on Thu Apr 09 1998 - 02:24:11 PDT

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