[NLRS] 2m vs 70cm weak signal activity

[Zack Widup]

I think most people's 144 beams are wider than their 432 beams, so it makes
that band a better choice to be heard over a wider area. Also, there is
sometimes tropo that opens 144 MHz but doesn't make it up as far as 432.

73, Zack W9SZ

On Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 10:53 AM, Russ Ramirez <russ.ramirez at gmail.com>wrote:

>
>
> Aside from contesting activity, is 2m weak signal more active generally
> than 70cm? I have a feel for 2m, but none what so ever for 70cm and the
> other reason for my question is that I have a chance to purchase an iCOM
> 475H; something I would not want to do if the activity is little to none. I
> understand the conditions can play a role, so I'm asking about the level of
> activity in the MN, IA, WI area.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Russ
> K0WFS
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