Why is the most popular ham radio mode 2 meter repeater operation?
The entry-level ham license includes 2 meter privileges (including building repeaters). The first radio transmission for many new hams is on a local 2 meter repeater. The most inexpensive radios seem to be handie-talkies on… 2 meters! Repeaters for this band seem to be everywhere. The 2 meter band works well for local communications and stays exciting when “tropo-ducting” conditions allow for longer range QSO’s.
