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23rd Nov 2007, 16:58

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In truth, 'LRC' is only 99% of best RANGE in still air. I have always thought it should be renamed L T(ime) C

. I cannot see an awful lot of use in it unless the FMC is dead. Even then I'd be tempted to adjust for wind.

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