I'm a ham and the only radio I own is in the 2m band. I don't use it much day to day, but usually join in at least one disaster drill a year and help out with ham support for a local bike ride in an area with little cell service.
If I get kicked out of the 2m band, I doubt I'll move to a 70cm radio, why spend the money (including helping the local ham club replace their repeater) if there's no guarantee I can stay there.
The USA gets what is essentially free disaster communications in return for a few MHz of bandwidth. Seems like a small price to pay.
If I get kicked out of the 2m band, I doubt I'll move to a 70cm radio, why spend the money (including helping the local ham club replace their repeater) if there's no guarantee I can stay there.
The USA gets what is essentially free disaster communications in return for a few MHz of bandwidth. Seems like a small price to pay.