The Book of KelsJan 23, 2023

What is HAM radio like these days, anyway?

I was friends with a couple of HAMs way back in the 80s and it had a lot to do with CW transmissions and building your own analog radio, and I think the advanced license allowed you to do stuff like slow scan TV.

I've gotta assume things have changed since so much else to do with communication has. What's the general vibe now?

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@Nezchan As you can imagine, there's a lot more interest in digital communications in the relatively new modes of FT8 and FT4 on the lower bands. In VHF/UHF, there is a large amount of digital activity that includes linking repeaters together over the internet with either Yaesu Fusion or with DMR. I recommend checking into both.
Jan 29, 2023 at 2:59pmWeb
Show threadThe Book of KelsJan 29, 2023

@atexen

Oh, I definitely don't have the brain for HAM. It's just something I remember, and was curious how the field had changed over the years.