2m and 70cm operation

These days, I guess because of the Internet, there appear to be far fewer people on 2m and 70cm just for a chat. There are also more modes. Apart from contests and nets, these bands can appear dead. As a recent FT8 contest shows, when busy, 2m can be very busy!

I cannot remember when I last called CQ on FM, AM or SSB on 2m or 70cm.  Mostly I use FT8 (my excuse is a poor voice), so I am guilty as charged! For just chatting by voice or text the Internet is mostly used.

See https://sites.google.com/view/g3xbm4/home/vhfuhfmicrowaves/2m-operation .