Ethan J. A. SchoonoverAug 22, 2023
My son and I made a quick run to the Puget Sound seaside to take advantage of the 20 meter band this morning. Sitting here in Seattle we made a contact in the Czech Republic using less power than you'd use to light a lightbulb. #hamradio #amateurradio #ft8
Show threadEthan J. A. SchoonoverAug 22, 2023

One of the great things about doing ham radio in a park like this is the endless stream of kids that come up to ask you what you are doing.

"ARE YOU MAKING A TIKTOK?"

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN NO INTERNET"

"HOW IS THIS TALKING TO JAPAN"

Invariably the parents are as interested, but it's always the kids that are uninhibited enough to ask.

#hamradio #amateurradio #ft8

Show threadRethinkJeff
@ethanschoonover radio stuff is so cool! Unfortunately I live in Oregon, so all the clubs are crazy, even for me.
Aug 22, 2023 at 9:15pmWeb
Show threadEthan J. A. SchoonoverAug 22, 2023
@RethinkJeff When I got my license I did a "club tour" where I went to every club in the greater seattle area and I found all of them to be "not for me". My buddy and I started Cascadia Radio as a result. Not really a club, but if you are in the PNW it's worth joining: https://www.cascadiaradio.org
Cascadia Radio

Cascadia Radio is a free, online community of Pacific Northwest amateur radio operators. Cascadia Radio was created out of a desire to help organize regional amateur radio events and stay in touch with people in a modern way. Cascadia Radio does not intend to be a traditional Amateur Radio Club, nor replace the many excellent and established clubs in the area.

Show threadRethinkJeffAug 22, 2023
@ethanschoonover I'll take a look! My apartment is too tiny to hold anymore hobby stuff in it right now, but if there's a mailing list I'll sign up for it!
Show threadEthan J. A. SchoonoverAug 22, 2023
@RethinkJeff it's just a slack for now (though we've considered migrating to another platform)
Show threadRethinkJeffAug 22, 2023
@ethanschoonover Slack is one of those things I definitely prefer, but understand the shift to discord, just from an admin standpoint lol.