RFsponge
Member
Good evening-
So I've been experimenting with the range settings in my 996T as I drive around the state and am continually trying to refine them. I know the ERP of sites west of the foothills and mountain areas vary greatly due to terrain, but what do you guys GENERALLY recommend the ranges in my radio be set to for front range cities and sites out on the eastern plains?
A quick sampling of the FCC database reveals transmission wattages ranging from 75 to 125 with the greatest power being seemingly utilized by sites within populated areas. 100 watts appears to be the most popular for sites east of the foothills.
Choices for range settings in the radio are: 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, and 50 miles.
Thank you in advance for your advice.
Rob
So I've been experimenting with the range settings in my 996T as I drive around the state and am continually trying to refine them. I know the ERP of sites west of the foothills and mountain areas vary greatly due to terrain, but what do you guys GENERALLY recommend the ranges in my radio be set to for front range cities and sites out on the eastern plains?
A quick sampling of the FCC database reveals transmission wattages ranging from 75 to 125 with the greatest power being seemingly utilized by sites within populated areas. 100 watts appears to be the most popular for sites east of the foothills.
Choices for range settings in the radio are: 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, and 50 miles.
Thank you in advance for your advice.
Rob
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