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Old November 15th 07, 02:11 PM posted to alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.scanner
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Default Longest distance for Scanner Reception

I monitor fire and EMS in the Hampton Roads area (Norfolk is the largest
city near me).

I have a Scantenna up at about 40" and run in with LMR-400 coax to my RS
Pro-96.

One evening back in August I heard a call go out for a MVA with an
overturned vehicle at Mile Marker 44. I knew this was not near me as
our Interstate mile markers are in the 150s. I kept listening and got
the location as the New Jersey Turnpike Mt. Holly. That is 217 miles
from me!

Brian




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