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Operational Hints
Your transceiver’s range varies depend- ing on factors such as position, terrain, and battery condition. Buildings absorb transmitted signals and, if they contain metal, might completely block the sig- nals. Trees and heavy cloud formations have a similar effect, though not as se- vere. If you are near a lake or the ocean, you might get excellent range.
To ensure maximum range, operate the transceiver with the battery pack fully charged. As the voltage decreases, the range decreases.
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