I never said all I wish to communicate is a mere 20 or 30 miles.... you did.


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Ryan, KC8PMX
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Well if all you are concerned about is communicating a mere 20 or 30 miles
and only care about US, that is your prerogative but even in the mainland
of
the US, it is possible for a hurricane or earthquake to knock everything
out
in larger areas than that.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE