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Jestastic | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 I've been pleasantly surprised with how far it can reach.
The message I sent from the plane on the flight in even received a confirmation at several thousand feet.
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realjode | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 That’s very cool
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sourcenode | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 Wow that's amazing. I was just looking at the T-Echo.

What device did you start out with?
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Jestastic | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 I started with a t-deck, which is overkill, but I see that most nodes in the area are using heltec V3. I ordered two of those (~$40 each) and will report on the experience when I receive them.

What may matter more is getting a large, high quality antenna and getting enough elevation.
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sourcenode | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 Ahh thank you for the info. I am in an apartment at the moment and might have some trouble installing one, but I'll think about getting on just to have it.