"Dave" wrote in message
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ab wrote:

Tim Wescott wrote:

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Back to radio, I took a couple of times hand helds with me and at 3000 -
6000 ft. and you go a looooong way even with poor antennas...


YEP! Well over 100 miles [160 KM] radius

I wonder why he doesn't just ask his FAA Certified A&E.