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In order to mitigate poor transmitting and receiving, operators should be aware of factors that can inhibit radio performance, such as:
In order to mitigate poor transmitting and receiving, operators should be aware of factors that can inhibit radio performance, such as:


* …… Topography (hills, tall formations)
* Topography (hills, tall formations)
* …… Weather (such as thick clouds)
* Weather (such as thick clouds)
* …… Electromagnetic pulse (EMP) interference
* Electromagnetic pulse (EMP) interference
* …… Obstructions (dense forest/foliage, buildings)
* Obstructions (dense forest/foliage, buildings)
* Large metal surfaces (transmitting from inside a car can shorten range)
* Large metal surfaces (transmitting from inside a car can shorten range)
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