• 19 Posts
  • 645 Comments
Joined 2 years ago
cake
Cake day: February 21st, 2024

help-circle



















  • Having a shack is enviable! I travel full time, and having the portable setup I’ve got fits my missions. It sounds like you’ll be able to enjoy a dedicated space.

    Get out to your local clubs. See a few so you find one with whom you get along the best. Someone’s always got gear they’re looking for a reason to let go—really good gear that’s been treated well but just doesn’t fit their use cases anymore.

    Start with what you’ve got and you’ll pretty quickly find what you like to do. Personally, I’m a huge fan of dx (distance) contacts on low power. Bonus points if I’m at a park or on a boat.

    Assuming you’re in the US, use HamStudy and memorize the answers to the questions (it’s legal). You can schedule an in-person test, or take them online.