Range Comparison of Handhelds
It would be interesting to do a real comparison in a different scenarios (Desert, Beach, OpenWater, Forest, City and Suburbs), of the maximum range achieved by a pair of the most powerful handhelds using the best but still portable antennas in each band/frequency (without taking into consideration battery drainage for the purpose of this exercise) for example:
- ShortWave Below 10 Meters
Pair of Mizuhi radios like the MX-18S or MX-21S or similar HT's (Although I know these radios are for DXing and not for direct comms)
- 11-10 Meters
Pair of Cherokee or similar handheld SSB radios with portable telescopic or long whip antennae
Pair of HT's in FM modulation on this band (I think they are available in Europe)
- 6 Meters or VHF-Low
Pair of the most powerful portable HT's
Pair of HT's in SSB/AM modulation on this Band
-2 Maters and VHF - UHF (MURS, HAM, GMRS, FRS, other)
Pair of 5Watt, 7Watt and even 10Watt HT's
Pair of HT's in SSB/AM modulation on this Band
I understand that each frequency has its advantages vs the other for different scenarios, but it would be interesting which experimental pair of Ht's will outperform the other in different areas with actual non theoretical tests.