Sometimes you just want to operate comfortably, with a park bench to yourself, a little DX-ing fluid at the ready, and a sunset for company. Helps if the bands are open and stations are listening.
MILSPEC radios are built to be heard, and the PRC-320 can work pileups even with its middling 30 watt High Power setting. In reality, it’s ~ 15-20 watts on transmit. I get compliments on the audio. Some stations love the “punch” and the “DX-y” voice quality.
PRO TIP: Say “portable” enough—when you’re portable, of course—and operators will let you in, especially when points count.