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-  * HTs are fine if you happen to live near the local repeater you plan on using, but their [[howto/hambasics/sections/vhfops#range |range is very limited]] and a lot of people end up disappointed with them.+  * HTs are fine if you happen to live near the local repeater you plan on using, but their [[hambasics/sections/vhfops#range |range is very limited]] and a lot of people end up disappointed with them.
   * The best thing you can do to increase your range is to improve your antenna (quality and height).  A $1000 radio with a bad antenna will be worse than a $50 radio with a very good antenna.   * The best thing you can do to increase your range is to improve your antenna (quality and height).  A $1000 radio with a bad antenna will be worse than a $50 radio with a very good antenna.
   * That being said...   * That being said...
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