Simplex Is Only Dead If You Don’t Key Up

What happens when you stop waiting for activity… and just create it?

In this episode, we dig into the surprising momentum behind the 2 Meter FM Activity a 52 Day Challenge

What started as a fun idea quickly turned into a grassroots movement. Emails are still coming in. Operators are asking when the next one is. And suddenly? two meters simplex — don’t feel so quiet anymore.

We talk about:

Why 146.52 MHz (the 2m FM calling frequency) matters

How “scarcity” and timing can ignite participation

Why calling CQ on simplex actually works

The growing buzz around 2m simplex activity

Creating events without contests, plaques, or pressure

The psychology of getting hams to actually key up

There’s something powerful about realizing that the bands aren’t dead — they’re just waiting for someone to start talking.

We also share updates on the upcoming YL POTA Party live stream, listener Winlink messages, and how this community keeps pushing radio forward in creative ways.