Module 2 - VHF Radio Basics
Antenna and Range
VHF range is largely line-of-sight. A masthead antenna normally reaches further than a handheld at cockpit height.
Range also depends on power, antenna condition, obstructions, weather, and the height of the receiving station.
- VHF is line-of-sight
- Antenna height matters
- Handheld range is usually shorter
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