Why am I not getting the full range

Unfortunately, radio frequency is affected by things such as obstructions, terrain, weather, material, etc., which all degrade radio signal.

Retevis shows the maximum range that can be reached by a model in ideal conditions. Ideal conditions include no obstructions between you and the other person, a fully charged radio set to high power, and communication over a flat surface such as water or mountain top to mountain top.

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