k0stk

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Advice on getting back into the hobby? in c/amateur_radio@lemmy.radio
[–] k0stk@mastodon.radio 1 points 3 weeks ago

@early_riser @ProdigalFrog #AREDN was an epic failure in our city when the OMs found out that it required more than self deploying with a half-charged $30 2M HT.

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[–] k0stk@mastodon.radio 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (2 children)

@667 I'm already licensed ... went "from zero to hero" on my own over a span of about 4 months back in 2011.

It's just so frustrating seeing the obstacles which are constantly thrown in the way of people who want to become licensed (or upgraded).

Edit: licensing year

Random question for today: Considering people who are not amateurs, if you wanted to create increased visibility and participation in amateur radio, what would you do? in c/amateur_radio@lemmy.radio
[–] k0stk@mastodon.radio 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (4 children)

@667 In the US licensure is independent of clubs.

There _is_ gatekeeping going on. It seems to stem from OMs who want to control how folks get into hobby.

Although they won't turn away a warm body toting a license...

Edit: added tag line

Random question for today: Considering people who are not amateurs, if you wanted to create increased visibility and participation in amateur radio, what would you do? in c/amateur_radio@lemmy.radio
[–] k0stk@mastodon.radio 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (6 children)

@667 @HakFoo Unfortunately our club is fixated on scheduled instructor led classes (death by powerpoint for the most part) and in-person administration of electronic tests.

They deliberately conceal the fact that self-study and on-demand remote testing are options when people inquire about getting licensed.

edit: fixed wordwrap