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Forum: Navigation 17-01-2016, 08:28
Replies: 58
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Posted By estarzinger
Re: What is the range of a handheld vs an integrated DSC VHF?

YES, exactly. Thank you.
Forum: Navigation 17-01-2016, 06:38
Replies: 58
Views: 7,901
Posted By estarzinger
Re: What is the range of a handheld vs an integrated DSC VHF?

Jon, That's just the radio line of sight formula. Which I am completely familiar with. It (for example) does not answer the very simple questions (1) what is the expected result if I push this low...
Forum: Navigation 16-01-2016, 17:48
Replies: 58
Views: 7,901
Posted By estarzinger
Re: What is the range of a handheld vs an integrated DSC VHF?

Btw . . . https://www.atmel.com/images/atmel-9144-range-calculation_application-note.pdf

And https://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA481899

Among others . ....
Forum: Navigation 16-01-2016, 17:06
Replies: 58
Views: 7,901
Posted By estarzinger
Re: What is the range of a handheld vs an integrated DSC VHF?

Yea, I know all that quite well . . . . and you guys are missing my point. SO let me try again.

I was NOT suggesting anyone try to create a complete 100% accurate calculator that encompasses all...
Forum: Navigation 16-01-2016, 08:08
Replies: 58
Views: 7,901
Posted By estarzinger
Re: What is the range of a handheld vs an integrated DSC VHF?

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Forum: Navigation 16-01-2016, 07:08
Replies: 58
Views: 7,901
Posted By estarzinger
Re: What is the range of a handheld vs an integrated DSC VHF?

So, what is the most important factor?

Let's assume the antenna's electrical length is appropriate to the vhf frequency.

I thought those were clearly the two top line factors (note we are...
Forum: Navigation 16-01-2016, 06:57
Replies: 58
Views: 7,901
Posted By estarzinger
Re: What is the range of a handheld vs an integrated DSC VHF?

Honestly it does not sound all that complicated or difficult for a calculator.

The 4 primary input factors would be vhf output power, cabling and connector loss, antenna gain and antenna height.
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Forum: Navigation 15-01-2016, 09:08
Replies: 58
Views: 7,901
Posted By estarzinger
Re: What is the range of a handheld vs an integrated DSC VHF?

The OP should get a 25 watt fixed radio. But he should be aware that it can be difficult even with the best VHF set-up to communicate from the Farallon's back to the mainland. This was documented in...
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