MESDA6
Member
I'm working on the logistics of our narrowbanding and am looking for feedback from those that have done it. Our frequency is in the 155.xx range and I understand there can be a significant drop in radio range when narrowbanding. The area is basically typical midwest, wide open cornfields with no real obstructions, and we are probably looking at an average range of 8-15 miles when we need to communicate.
We use both base-to-mobile and mobile-to-mobile comms. Portables are only used on scene and in short range. The mobiles are 45 or 50 watts.
So, for those on VHF Hi who have narrowbanded:
1. What kind of range drop have you experienced?
2. Did you add a repeater into your system or feel that you should have?
3. Anything else that needs to be taken into account?
Thanks!
We use both base-to-mobile and mobile-to-mobile comms. Portables are only used on scene and in short range. The mobiles are 45 or 50 watts.
So, for those on VHF Hi who have narrowbanded:
1. What kind of range drop have you experienced?
2. Did you add a repeater into your system or feel that you should have?
3. Anything else that needs to be taken into account?
Thanks!