Hi Linda,
If the repeater is only that far you shouldn't have any problem. even an ht 
should do that even if it is a little blocked.
Thanks 73 Matt ka-0pqw
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From: "Linda C. Knight" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 8:33 PM
Subject: my radio and its antenna


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> Somebody on here asked what I was trying to do  with the antenna and it am
> trying to connect with our local repeater as the bigger repeater was
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> He asked how far I was from the repeater and here is the answer I got:
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> Dale wrote: As the crow flies you are about 2.5 miles from the 67 repeater
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> the repeater antenna is about 220ft
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> Only down side is that we are on the blocked side of the antenna- meaning 
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> With handhelds it is a bit of a challenge - but your new radio should not
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> Hugs and 73
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> Linda C. Knight & shirley
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> Ham Radio Operator CallSign: kk4hrg
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