I’m going to try and hop on 20m in my high-noise floor area (lots of EMI) and try to QSO on 10-12W.

I suppose I should practice Morse code, too.

How about you?

E: Fediverse PSA: Getting your (US) license has never been easier—there is no Morse code requirement! Just memorize the answers to the questions (perfectly legal) and take the test, I did all three of mine online, one of which was from a beach on a Pacific island during the pandemic!

  • Cat_Daddy [any, any]@hexbear.netEnglish
    5·
    3 days ago

    I need to practice Morse again. I did a Morse class a while back, but haven’t practiced since. I’ve been wanting to build a radio, but I’m still looking at circuits. So my key has just been sitting there for like a year.

    Edit: and I also got my license during covid. I used the HamStudy app on my phone for the tests. Super easy.

    • 667@lemmy.radioOPEnglish
      3·
      3 days ago

      Same. I did CWOps beginner. I got the pocket radio and tiny key. My setup is so thin I should totally be jamming Morse every day and yet… I haven’t.

      • Cat_Daddy [any, any]@hexbear.netEnglish
        3·
        3 days ago

        CWOps is what I did, too. Going to sign up for another one, but am thinking about straight key century club this time around. I really enjoyed the company, though. We had a good group of people.