"Al Klein" wrote in message
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On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:22:58 -0800, "Alex Clayton"
wrote:

Now I'm sure some experts here will tell everyone that they
can't do that

I'm just telling what I've seen with my 5 watt, 450 MHz radios under
various conditions. My degrees work for many miles and never need
recharging, but they don't help communications a bit.

Sorry about your pain, though.

Don't know, as I said my knowledge of radios and scanners is pretty limited.
All I "know" is what I experience. Reading this group often has be more
confused than when I started. The antenna threads are some of the best. I
had at one time though about getting some kind of a roof antenna for the
house, but after reading through many threads here on them never bothered.
You get a whole lot of tech talk, with some saying what will work, while
others say the same thing will not work and why. shrug
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"Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites.
Moderation is for monks."
[Lazarus Long]