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Wide FM vs Narrow FM and distance

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stingray327

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The radios I have don't allow me to change modulation scheme. But I could test in my UV82. Not exactly legal per say, but I'm curios to really see if there's a range difference between WFM and NFM.

Question: I see the acronym CCR used a lot. What does that mean? My guess is Cheap Chinese Radio? HAHA
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As far as testing goes be best to program a Narrow Band and wide band on the same frequency for testing. I have heard there is a reduction in signal going to Narrow versus Wide band. I prefer digital such as DMR over narrow band analog.
 
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