"Jim Hampton" wrote in message ...
Yes, but you *can* replace that antenna! A decent (yet still relatively
small) antenna plus an increase to 2 watts would yield a considerable gain.

Also, higher quality receivers make a big difference. One never sees
specs on the packages of FRS or GMRS/FRS hybrid receivers - but most
of them have to be absolutely awful... manufacturers know that 99.9%
of their FRS FRS/GMRS hybrid customer base couldn't understand
receiver specs, even if they made them available. For most "real"
GMRS, MURS, ham, or business radios, you will easily be able to find
the specs - usually in the user's manual inside the package, or on a
on-line spec sheet at the manufacturer's web site... fact is, I'd
guess than more than half the ham Techs don't understand receiver
specs.

73 from Rochester, NY
Jim

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