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EF Johnson 5100es 700-800mhz Help

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CyberRed909

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Long time reader first, time poster,

I don't know where to begin, but I programed radios, and they function, but I am not getting more more than 100 meters in receiving / transmitting range. I understand this frequency range is heavily LoS dependant but I doubt average rural housing from the 1920s and two radio controlled water towers (800m away) will have a major affect on radio range.

Sorry if this is in the wrong area or has already been asked. Skimming these old-style forms is a bit hard for me.
Many thanks, for any input!
 
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well, 3 watts output to begin with, the other missing info is what antenna are you using?
 
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jeepsandradios said:
What frequency are you using ?
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The OP said 7/800 which is a bit concerning. If the OP is actually using 7/800 frequencies for personal home use, he needs to throw this radio away immediately and start using GMRS/FRS or MURS, or get a ham license.

The only reason you should be using 700 or 800 simplex is if you're on a SAR team, Fire agency etc. If this doesn't apply to you, throw this radio away and get one in a different band.
 
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KK6ZTE said:
With the term "old-style forums" he's probably from one of the Facebook radio groups where anything goes.
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I guarantee its not one of the Facebook groups that are closely moderated by the people who are in the two way business. This kind of nonsense is not even allowed to be posted and if it does get through it is nipped in the bud..
 
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