Post #2051158
2026-05-05 12:16 UTC
I was stuck between wanting access to an emergency radio and not wanting to add to my general load/hobbies so I opted for picking up a pair of GMRS units and the general license. How long will it be before I decide I really do want to get the HAM license?
#HamRadio #Emergencies
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@chgowiz@dice.camp 2026-05-05 14:02
@wulfric@beige.party I went hard to get my Technician & General Ham license last year. And to be honest, I've been dormant since. I live in a radio black hole for UHF/VHF, I can't reliably get to repeaters and I'm not financially able to go buy HF gear and antennas to be able to get above the hill line enough. I could do EchoLink but I just don't have the time to watch YT videos and learn this program to do Ham over the PC. GMRS is fine, about a mile or two range has been my experience. #HamRadio