What is the range of a handheld ham radio?

The range of handheld ham radios like Baofeng UV-5r and Kenwood TH-D74 can be a few miles or around the world. I discuss what impacts range and how hams extend the range of handhelds. I also make a contact.

My 64 mile radio to radio contact video:    • 64 Mile, Summit to Summit, 2 meter si...  
My Echolink demonstration video:    • Baofeng UV-5R ham radio, talking from...  

Products used in the video:
Baofeng UV-5r: https://amzn.to/3cHR5gC
Kenwood TH-D74 https://amzn.to/39Y9fsG
Diamond SRJ77CA for Kenwood: https://amzn.to/3b0aYPp
Diamond SRJ77CA for Baofeng: https://amzn.to/2JVd47h
Mag mount antenna (you will need adapter for your handheld): https://amzn.to/2ViOORL
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