Nate gave a long answer that addresses some of the variables, for a short demo of 5W at 100KM listen and see:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyYhLtS-0gE If you can afford the difference between a 2200 + DSTAR board and an ID-880H you will have a much better user interface plus 70cm. John Hays Amateur Radio: K7VE [email protected]
