What type of wave propagation usually occurs between two nearby VHF transceivers?

VHF (Very High Frequency) signals generally travel in straight lines because they are not normally reflected by the ionosphere like HF signals are. When two nearby VHF transceivers are communicating, they rely on a direct, unobstructed path known as line-of-sight propagation. While phenomena like ducting or auroral propagation can occasionally affect VHF signals, these are specialized and infrequent anomalies, not the usual mode of travel. Ionospheric propagation is primarily associated with HF bands, as VHF signals simply pass right through the ionosphere into space.