It seems my interest in ham radio was the result of ADHD hyperfixation that ended after a few years. I primarily played with CW and digital on HF, and satellites on VHF+. My interest petered out some time in 2023, and I want to get back in but can’t find something that both captures my interest and doesn’t require more purchases.

  • ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    2 years ago

    This doesn’t help with avoiding new purchases, but perhaps getting involved in Meshtastic might interest you? As a side effect, putting up your own meshtastic node would help bolster your communities decentralized communication ability for natural disasters or political unrest.

      • Chip Kroh@m.ai6yr.org
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        2 years ago

        @early_riser @ProdigalFrog I’m working on it for southcentral PA, I’m lucky that I have a club that has a Part 15 microwave network, and I’m hoping to piggyback onto that so I don’t have to add PtP links. More adventures to follow.

    • AlchemicalAgent@mander.xyzEnglish
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      2 years ago

      I’m trying to get back into HAM after 30 years out of it. Starting with meshtastic let’s me play around without spending a lot on hardware, and before I get my license back.

      There are great prebuilt nodes for under $50, and as low as $20 if you build your own from parts.