I remember trying to get into HAM a couple of years ago, I followed the standard advice of joining a local group - after emailing to enquire I received a reply

I remember trying to get into HAM a couple of years ago, I followed the standard advice of joining a local group - after emailing to enquire I received a reply which can only be described as rude, the exact opposite of welcoming. Kind of left a sour taste, a shame really - I should give it another go.