Hi Brad,
Thanks for the plot. Looks good.
What's your visual range of sight like in the West? Many obstructions? There's other factors that could limit it's range too... length of cable run (shorter the better), the use of connectors (less the better).... and would you believe, as reported in the UK, TREES.
I'd suggest 200nm range is pretty good from in the suburbs. To be honest, unless you're extremely high and have got an absolute clear outlook over the ocean, you'll be hard pressed to get in the 250nm range or even further like Grahame.
Suggest you attend to the above and report back. Else, couple your LMR400 with the DPD Antenna Grahame imported. I know Steve in Sydenham is potentially interested in a similar antenna, so maybe you can do a deal together?
If you see no difference with an alternate antenna, you might have some obstruction out on the horizon that you just can't see. Remember, the further the aircraft away, the lower it is on the horizon.
Keep us posted and if you need any other help don't hesitate to ask.
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