Found a great solution for the limited range issue on the Black Widow cross-referenced here:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?postid=3393194#post3393194
Solution is an extended range antenna available from Black Widow. Part # ERM2. Open up unit, unplug old antenna board (connecter is hot glued) plug new antenna lead and route through bulkhead wall behind radio and temporarily mounted on antenna on windshild pillar. Will test range from several locations before settling on a permanent location. Range with this antenna at this location was an amazing 475 feet!!! Cost $18.00
