RE: Platoon Leaders in SG2

You wrote: 

>Actually from memory, you should expect 9km to 11km.

Disclaimer--I'm not a commo weenie, nor do I use these things under 
even remotely ideal conditions.  I've gone out 2 km and tried to raise 
someone and gotten an earful of static.  I've also seen them work at 
the ranges above.  In Florida, flatter than flat, 10 km no problem.  At 
Ft. AP Hill, where you cannot find a square foot of level ground, HA!  
And if someone leaves the radio on all night and runs down the battery, 
so sorry, but you're better off shouting.

John M. Atkinson

>>	BTW, what is the range on the PRC-77?
>
>Err. . .I think 3 km, dependant on battery charge, type of antenna, 
>atmospheric conditions, and terrain.