[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Invitation for Alexandria Radio Club Meeting Presentation on July 8, 2022

[Rich Adamy]

Hi Brian,
2 meters and 70 cm still are some of the most popular ham bands.
Having said that, activity on those bands is not what it once was.
Back in the day, repeaters were very popular because many of them had
autopatch on them, allowing hams to make phone calls from their
radios.  As cellphones became more commonplace and plans became
cheaper, people left 2 meters behind and used their cellphones to call
home when leaving work.

Repeaters generally have busy times and quiet times during the day.
The 79, 91 and 300 repeaters are busy during drive times.  Ours tends
to have activity in the afternoon and evenings.

Often, there are people listening, but won't reply to a general call
of somebody "listening."  But, they will reply if called directly.

Activity will generate more activity.  If you get on every day and
announce your presence, other people will start to get on as well.  I
have seen it happen on our repeaters as well as others   All repeaters
ebb and tide with activity.

I am sure of the other long term members will have ideas as well.

73,
Rich, KA4GFY.

On Mon, Jul 11, 2022 at 10:10 PM brian Jones <kq4aeq at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hello, a tech with a new ticket and new club number here.
>  im new to this and I’m struggling. Is the 2cm and 70cm repeater devoid of radio traffic? I was able to join the Alexandria radio club NET last Thursday for the first time and first contact on the repeater but as much as I call since then it’s been silent. I’m pretty sure I got the offset and PL right but it’s been silent.
>
> This past Sunday around noon I picked up the Arlington radio club meeting on the W4HFH 2cm  repeater. I feel like I’m missing something. Are folks just not interested in these bands on a day to day basis?
>
> Any help would most grateful.
>
> Brian A. Jones
> KQ4AEQ
>
> Sent from docking bay 94
>
> > On Jul 8, 2022, at 7:56 PM, Comms <comms at gallagher.us.com> wrote:
> >
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