On 2004-12-03, Don wrote:
I have a 2 meter radio. Been thinking of getting into 10 meters. How
des 10 meters work? I mean can it be used to reliable talk to people a
couple of states away or is it like am radio where reception in iffy
and you can only during certain times?

I mean, If there is someone one state away I want to talk to can I any
time of day?

Is this band more "fun" than 2 meters?


I do not intend this to be insulting, but from the way you asked the
question, I have to wonder if you actually have a valid amateur radio
license, that allows you to transmit on 10 meters.

Anyway --
most of the questions you asked can be only answered by "it depends".

"a couple of states away" can be a long distance if you live in the center
of Nebraska, but a much shorter distance if you live in Rhode Island.

A lot of distance can be achieved on 2 meters -- during a good band opening.
Propagation has a lot to do with how far a signal wil travel.

As for more "fun" -- that depends on what you like to do.


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