Stop exposing ham operator’s full name and address to google from just their callsign
@Sendpicsofsandwiches @emilvolk 100% yeah. Not being doxx’d asap would be great. Zero interest in the meantime.
Too bad WHOIS privacy/protection never came to HAM?
That’s literally the only thing keeping me out of Ham Radio, and I’m surprised that there’s not more pushback about it
@Sendpicsofsandwiches @colinstu the dominant Ham demographic is one that has traditionally not needed to be concerned much about their information being publicized, and doesn’t see why anyone else should care. (I was reluctant to get licensed until I learned I could use a PO Box as the address.)
Get them interested in LoRa. Ham radio might follow after that. LoRa is the new ham radio anyways.
I’ve been really interested in the LoRa stuff especially as the state of communication infrastructure (and the electrical infrastructure behind it) is always at the brink of collapse where I am. The only problem is that there is zero chance I can even buy the parts for this “strange encrypted radio” without being arrested under accusation of espionage. If not by the government then by the other guys.
As a backup emergency messaging system we really need it but I really need to not rot in a jail cell that smells of death 20 meters under Beirut street level and need both of my kneecaps.
Make clubs accessible for younger people again. Lots of clubs became old man’s clubs that aren’t where kids want to hang out. Clubs are a great way to get access to gear without having to buy it and be able to use it via the club license(s).
I think showing the different types of communications available, including sat coms is helpful. Not everyone wants to ragchew with old men.
Frequently bigoted old men. I’m in a very liberal area, and still, hardly a day goes by where the morning “check in” calls don’t take several very problematic detours about trans people or crime statistics or both.
I’m not a youth but as an outsider who’s seen a few posts from this community, one thing I feel like you guys could focus on a little more is the typical day to day experience of amateur radio operating. What you’re actually doing and not just the tech/setup stuff. That stuff is interesting but w/o the context of what you do once you’re done setting up your radio would be interesting to see more of as someone who is genuinely interested in getting into the hobby.
Meshtastic. It’s cheap and the UI is familiar and it’s fun to share.
