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>There's a subculture that exists that does amazing work in that space, but it's disconnected from the old-timers that represent the face of ham radio. You'll f
by na85 5y ago
>There's a subculture that exists that does amazing work in that space, but it's disconnected from the old-timers that represent the face of ham radio. You'll find this subculture at DEF CON and similar events.
Is that subculture congregating anywhere on the internet?
I find amateur radio interesting but I have zero interest in rag chewing about the weather or Donald Trump with a bunch of retirees.
- sliken 5y agoTry any of the digital modes, like say js8call. The newer software and technologies tend to have a younger and more diverse user base.
- tcmart14 5y agoRag chewing about Donald Trump should be a violation of FCC rules since political discussions are not allowed.
- na85 5y agoPeople skirt those rules all the time. Either way the runtime value of $topic was secondary to my point.
- Stratoscope 5y agoIn the US, that is not true at all. It is perfectly legal to discuss politics. It may be discouraged by other hams though. And it's particularly discouraged when talking with hams in other countries where the laws may be different.