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Dave757 · 20th Sep 2018, 10:52 pm

Hi,

LPD devices have a maximum output of 10mW, but some PMR446 handhelds are able to be switched to LPD and KDR bands, The one that I have can be switched to either low or high power (presumably 10mW and 500mW), so half a watt on 70cm appears to be achievable. I have worked a mobile station from upstairs where I used to live at a distance of about 5 miles on 70cm with this set.

Kind regards
Dave.

20th Sep 2018, 10:52 pm	#198
Dave757 Heptode Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scratby, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 651	Re: Users of 2 metre Amateur Band? Hi, LPD devices have a maximum output of 10mW, but some PMR446 handhelds are able to be switched to LPD and KDR bands, The one that I have can be switched to either low or high power (presumably 10mW and 500mW), so half a watt on 70cm appears to be achievable. I have worked a mobile station from upstairs where I used to live at a distance of about 5 miles on 70cm with this set. Kind regards Dave.