OPERATING YOUR RADIO
About Range
Your MXT500 is designed to give you maximum operating range under
optimal conditions.
Short Range / Major Obstruction to Line of Sight
Optimal conditions for maximum operating range are:
• Over water
• In open rural areas without obstructions
To ensure you get maximum range:
• Be sure to mount the antenna (sold separately) as high as possible on
your vehicle
• Be sure to set your radio to use Hi power (see Selecting the Transmit
(TX) Power Level)
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Maximum Range / No Sight Obstruction
Medium Range / Partial Obstruction to Line of Sight
Model MXT500
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