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Old 25th Oct 2009, 16:13
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gyrotyro
 
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Range to station

I thought the simple equation was :

Square root of the height above the station or facility times 1.23 equals range available.

I.E at 2500 feet altitude the range is ...square root of 2500 = 50 X 1.23 = 61.5 Nautical miles.

NB the 2500 feet altitude assumes the radio facility is at sea level. Adjust if the height of the station is above sea level.
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