paranoia
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Post by paranoia on Jan 16, 2018 14:57:09 GMT 10
I can see the advantage of a ham licence and set up when the SHTF, and of having used it before a time like that, and having made contact with people, etc. That is all still prep for when the bad times come. What is the advantage of a ham licence for times when things are going well? Hard to say there is one beyond what you get from any hobby really... A bit of fun, chance to meet new people and a framework for developing new skills. There's people all along the spectrum from complete nutters to those that just use it to pass the time on long drives. You can not have financial gain from ham and cannot offer radio services to others. I really don't think it's for everyone. If electronics and gadgets make your head spin, you're gonna have a bad time. If all ham was to me was a method for communication during SHTF, I wouldn't have a licence as it's difficult to cost/benefit like that. If you're a tinkerer however, it can be a very rewarding hobby.
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Post by jonasparker on Jan 18, 2018 6:13:17 GMT 10
I can see the advantage of a ham licence and set up when the SHTF, and of having used it before a time like that, and having made contact with people, etc. That is all still prep for when the bad times come. What is the advantage of a ham licence for times when things are going well? It's a hobby where you can meet a lot of people from pretty much all over without travelling. What I enjoy most is the chance to help people out in an emergency. I mostly work the NTS (National Traffic System) getting personal messages from one person to another when power/cell service/phone service is out in an area. I've also worked the Maritime Mobile Service Net (14.300 USB) relaying distress calls. I have fun, meet people, and occasionally help folks too. Just because things are going well in your neck of the woods doesn't mean that things are going well 500 to 2500 miles away.
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