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  1. first time checking into a net and i kinda froze up — is that normal?

    Contester · in Operating Etiquette & On-Air Language
    • 1 reply
    • 16 views
    Brian Wilson

  2. dual band yagi vs collinear for hilltop portable — what would you run

    Contester · in VHF/UHF Antennas
    • 1 reply
    • 15 views
    Jessica Williams

  3. struggling with my keyer timing — everything sounds mushy

    Contester · in CW (Morse Code)
    • 1 reply
    • 17 views
    David Miller

  4. studying for tech exam, not sure where to even start

    Contester · in Technician Class Exam
    • 1 reply
    • 21 views
    Jennifer Rodriguez

  5. first POTA activation went sideways but still had fun

    Contester · in Portable & Field Operations
    • 1 reply
    • 57 views
    Robert Taylor

  6. finally putting together a proper go-kit, what am I missing?

    Contester · in Emergency Preparedness
    • 1 reply
    • 54 views
    David Wilson

  7. APRS beacon showing up on aprs.fi but position is way off

    Contester · in APRS
    • 1 reply
    • 65 views
    David Johnson

  8. First POTA activation didn't go as planned but I think I get it now

    Contester · in POTA (Parks on the Air)
    • 1 reply
    • 81 views
    David Kowalski

  9. confused about where exactly i can operate on 40m as a general

    Contester · in Band Plans & Frequency Allocations
    • 1 reply
    • 75 views
    Bob Williams

  10. finally pulled the trigger on an IC-7300 after years of using my old 706

    Contester · in HF Radios & Base Stations
    • 1 reply
    • 72 views
    Emily Davis22

  11. confused about what i can and cant do on HF as a technician

    Contester · in FCC Rules & Regulations
    • 1 reply
    • 74 views
    Jennifer Rodriguez

  12. Step-by-step guide to Part 97.113 restrictions - What's really prohibited?

    Contester · in FCC Rules & Regulations
    • 2 replies
    • 233 views
    Robert Kim

  13. test

    Contester · in HF Radios & Base Stations
    • 0 replies
    • 46 views
    Contester

  14. finally tried linear transponder sats and wow i've been missing out

    Contester · in Satellite Operation
    • 1 reply
    • 99 views
    Dave Williams

  15. finally built my first real dipole from scratch — some thoughts

    Contester · in Antenna Builds
    • 1 reply
    • 67 views
    Jessica Johnson

  16. confused about what i can and cant do on HF as a general class

    Contester · in FCC Rules & Regulations
    • 1 reply
    • 96 views
    Michelle Garcia

  17. how do people actually learn morse from zero, like where do you even start

    Contester · in Learning Morse Code
    • 1 reply
    • 67 views
    Ham Mountain

  18. trying to learn morse code, where do i even start

    Contester · in Learning Morse Code
    • 1 reply
    • 133 views
    Sarah Garcia

  19. confused about LoTW vs eQSL vs paper cards — which one do i actually need?

    Contester · in QSL Cards, LoTW & eQSL
    • 1 reply
    • 73 views
    Nancy White

  20. mobile antenna mount fell off again

    Contester · in VHF/UHF Mobile Radios
    • 1 reply
    • 103 views
    Contester

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