tdonoughue
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I just tapped into the radio for mine. But I may be re-routing that now...
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This statement isn't true at all. You can calculate the precise range for a particular setup using the following formula:That is a question that you will never get an exact answer. It is a line of site communication. Somewhere I read that under ideal conditions and depending how high your antenna is, figure 1 mile for every watt of power. That is probably based on open water. Boat to boat. Weather could effect the distance. The Coast Guard tower may be high up, so your transmission to them should be farther. Unless you are going far out to sea, 25 watts is all you can get without going to an expensive UH radio which requires a license. I once did a test on my boat in the back yard to the marine operator for a radio check. The distance was at least 15 miles or more and it was not line of site with many trees. It worked.