I’m wondering what you guys suggest to regain my interest in this hobby. I got my certification last fall (live in US) and was excited to learn the concepts and start using a radio. But after passing that my interest has dropped.

I don’t have a radio club nearby or much money to spend on equipment. I had a UV-5R for a while but sold it recently since I needed the $ at the time. I was thinking of getting a slightly better handheld, and the idea of building a mobile station in my car is appealing. When I scanned the air with my baofeng I picked up some chatter every few days but could barely make it out. I also have a SDR that I connect to my computer and pick up some local FM stations.

I’ve heard that a club is the best way to get into it. The closest club is farther than I can usually drive with my work/life committments but I want to start trying to go at least once every few month. Are there any projects I could do on my own that could be exciting?

Thanks for your help.

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    7 months ago

    Amateur Radio is a niche hobby full of niches; most of them require a radio. Here’s one list of things you can do with/in Amateur Radio:

    🔗 https://hamradiofornontechies.com/what-can-i-do-with-ham-radio/

    Clubs are highly overrated. They are only beneficial if your interests in Amateur Radio coincide with a sizable segment of the club membership or with the club’s purpose. In my case our club is `primarily a social outlet for disheveled old folks who are only interested in DXing and contests; not my cup of tea.

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        6 months ago

        if your club sucks, contribute and make it better!

        That’s an idiotic, and more than a little bit insulting, kneejerk response.

        You have no idea what I do for my club.