Other than some RARE propagation openings on 2M such as ducting (some others
too) , the range for 2M is essentially line of sight and depends on height
of the receiving antenna and the transmitting antenna, antenna gains, power,
noise firgure and some other considerations.

Essentially line of sight LOS -- just like FM.

With good antennas and some altitude -- everyday contacts of up to 100 miles
can be made.

Regarding the RARE propagation openings -- you can wait months (years) for
these.

A rough idea of LOS transmitter range can be found at URL:

http://www.artscipub.com/simpleton/simp.range.html

Search e-bay for an all mde 2M transceiver for an idea of price.

And you must have the proper class of Ham license to transmit on any Ham
band.

To see the principles of Single Side Band -- see URL:
http://www.williamson-labs.com/480_ssb.htm
But be aware of their description of long range communications applies to
HF -- not 2M

--
ruido de icógnito



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How does ssb on a 2 meter work? I am new to ham. SOmeone told me you
can talk for 100's of miles on ssb on 2 meters. Can I get one of these
radio's used very cheap?