Re: [Paddlewise] VHF range vs power

From: R J Staebler <Robin_at_k3fp.com>
Date: Thu, 09 Apr 1998 08:48:07 -0400
For my 2 cents,
I use VHF/UHF in a waterproof bag.. 9.99$

Range in a yak to a yak 1/2mile reliable MAX
Range to Coast guard 1-15 miles depending on where their tower is!!!
These Freqs 450 and 156 MHz are line-o-sight fom an object 24 - 36
inches above water, what with wave action and terrain (islands etc)
you might raise a boat with an elevated antennae at 5 miles but don't
bet your life on it!

Robin de K3FP

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