4.0.19 :hdr_ed:22 WB3GCK 20211710222937 :inc:15 THIS IS A DRILL :to:16 All Net Stations :fm:12 Craig WB3GCK :p2:16 CCAR Net Manager :d1:10 2021-10-21 :t1:5 1844L :sb:17 HT Considerations :s1:12 Craig WB3GCK :p3:16 CCAR Net Manager :mg:227 You can extend the effectiveness of your HT by using a gain antenna. A quarter wave whip or a twinlead J Pole are good choices. The ability to power your HT from alkaline batteries is also a useful capability in an emergency.