This is not your grandfather’s hobby anymore
I’ve been licensed for a mighty long time. This is my 66th year. As I face downsizing and the inability to put a dipole in a tree, I think about how to keep going. I found the answer a couple of years ago. Being “on the air” has a new meaning to me.
I used to be a purist from time to time. CW and wire antennas were my favorite operating conditions. Now, it’s something different. It’s DMR with a tiny hotspot connected by wi-fi to the internet and a small inexpensive UHF DMR HT.
It’s far from “real” radio for some, but for me, it’s a way to keep talking around the world to people who share the same passion I’ve had for decades.
Don’t give up your friends and your hobby. Stay in touch by any means possible.
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