4.0.20 :hdr_ed:22 WB3GCK 20222912153712 :inc:15 THIS IS A DRILL :to:16 All Net Stations :fm:12 Craig WB3GCK :p2:16 CCAR Net Manager :d1:10 2023-01-05 :t1:5 1849L :sb:14 HT Performance :s1:12 Craig WB3GCK :p3:16 CCAR Net Manager :mg:277 The effectiveness of your HT can be improved dramatically by replacing your rubber duck with a full size antenna. A quarter wave whip antenna or a roll up J-Pole antenna are good choices. The ability to power your HT with alkaline batteries is also useful during emergencies.