Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite - View Single Post - RT524 PRC77 GRC-160 Range info HELP

wsucougarx · 08-31-2009, 03:10

I am looking at outfitting one or two of my deuces with a military radio set up. I have been getting all kinds of opinions on what the ranges are on different radio setups. Does anyone have any factual info on the different radio setups w/regard to ranges or real life info. I know range will be dependant on terrain etc. What are the optimal ranges given the optimal conditions and terrain on the following set ups.
1. PRC-77 using the 3 ft semi-rigid steel tape antenna (back pack)
2. PRC-77 using the 10 ft whip antenna (back pack)
3. PRC-77 mounted in a deuce in the GRC-160 configuration w/vehicle antenna
4. RT-524 mounted in a deuce w/vehicle antenna

I did search high and low in the forum and really didn't find anything. Is there an optimal setup that everyone is partial to? I am after long range but do like the portability of the PRC set. However, if the PRC has a vast difference in range compared to the RT524 then portability will take a back seat.
Thanks