I am a new Ham, General studying for Extra. Only test passing knowledge, no hands on (building out a kit now). When SHTF comes, will everything be on 20 and 40 or do you see broader application?
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Any HF bands will be used for longer distances - each band has its distances ranges following day and night, times of year, etc. vhf and uhf are mainly on for shorter line of sight distances. Yes there are repeaters but not all are necessarily going to be available when needed, and even if all were, think traffic jams. You are smart going for general and above, get some HF gear and put up some antennas.