The VHF/UHF band is Popular among New Hams, Usually the first Ham test you take will get you privileges on these Bands. This is where you will find the repeaters that allow you to talk several miles with just an HT.
Technician license band plan PDF
Blue Ridge Amateur Radio Society
The Blue Ridge Amateur Radio Society has assisted amateur radio operators in the Upstate of South Carolina since 1959. We meet on the first Monday of every month at the Red Cross at 940 Grove Rd, Greenville, SC 29605 at 7pm.
I would like to be able to call CQ for 1 hour on 146.520 simplex FM and get more than one reply.