Ham radio risks shrinking from a million to just 100,000. An exclusive, engineer-only club could trigger FCC bandwidth sell-offs. Beginners face forum hazing. A somber forecast for the hobby’s survival. #HamRadio #FCC #TechCommunity #RadioHobby
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Bitching at me is fine, but gatekeeping in beginner communities is a problem. Help new folks, don’t put them down! #Community #Beginners #Helpful #Forums #Advice
New to ham radio? Don’t be afraid to ask questions! Experienced hams should encourage beginners with positive info, not scare them off. Let’s keep the hobby thriving! #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #HamRadioBeginners #RadioCommunity
Why are some people still gatekeeping amateur radio in 2026? New hams get bashed for not knowing basic stuff. Give them a break—they don’t know what to ask! #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #Elitists #NewHams
Is it *really* ham radio if it relies on the internet? Some purists say NO! This video breaks down the debate. #HamRadio #TechDebate #AmateurRadio
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Dumber Hams?
Join me as I bitch about "Some People" in the ham radio community.
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Confirming ham radio contacts isn’t mandatory but it’s the nice thing to do for the community. Here’s the easy.
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Buying a POTA Radio For Cheap
Top tier portable Ham Radios are expensive. Here’s a trick to saving a few bucks this holiday season.
The Question for the Christmas season in 2025; Should I buy the 705 or the FTX-1. Your answer is at the end of this video.
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Locally in the Idaho Magic Valley on the K6UDA repeater 444.500, Hansen Butte 2M 145.170 or KB7DFP 442.000. You can get on from anywhere in the world using:
Wires X: Idaho Command 40448
YSF Reflector: Idaho Command 40448