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I was not trying to imply my contacts were line of sight, guess I
didn't make that fully clear. Agree on the normal way to figure line
of sight - unless of course you are buying the "28 mile GMRS/FRS"
radios 8-}

I don't recall the type or service but those radios that run less than 1
watt and sell for about $ 29.95 a pair must be the ones you are talking
about. I know a couple of hams that have exceeded that distance by a whole
lot. One of the hams was on top of Mt. Mitchell (highest point on the east
coast).