Richard Clark wrote:

...
In my basement shack, using a 300mW 2M Alinco HT, I can hit my buddy's
repeater 10 miles away. The HT's antenna, fully extended, is only an
8 inch whip.
...
73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC

Don't be shy, or try to be modest ... it is guys like you that made
first contact with the aliens!

Modesty will get you no where ... sly smile

Regards,
JS