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Radio Horizon and Line-of-Sight Calculator

Estimate smooth-Earth radio and geometric horizon distance from two antenna heights.

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Radio horizon

Smooth-Earth line-of-sight estimate between two antennas.

Typical radio horizon--

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About this calculator

How to use it

Enter both antenna heights above local ground to estimate the combined radio horizon.

Understanding the result

The result assumes smooth terrain and standard atmospheric refraction. Hills, buildings and unusual propagation conditions are not included.

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