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ShySpark Jun 18, 2023

What is a good hobby/skill that most people should give a try, and why so?

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What is a good hobby/skill that most people should give a try, and why so? - FMHY

What is something like a hobby or skill that you belive almost anybody should give a try, and what makes your suggestion so good compared to other things? i feel like this is a descent question i guess.

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minorsecond Jun 18, 2023

Ham radio. It's a lot of fun and has something for everyone. I like the outdoors, so I took my portable gear to a park and operated Parks on the Air today. There are all kinds of digital modes for people who love computers, there's morse code, there's using kites to hoist your antenna, hot air balloons, talking with the space station, etc. All kinds of stuff. If you're the least bit nerdy, it likely has something for you.

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ShySpark Jun 18, 2023

that sound slike something worth giving a try.

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Kodachrome

See https://www.arrl.org/ . In the US, you can get on-air with your Technician license, which requires that you pass a short FCC exam. Gear costs just to get started can be quite low, <$100 ought to be enough to get you going using a cheap VHF handheld.

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The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.