Folks don't seem to get it. Amateur radio is a BIG hobby. From AM, CW, to satellites and VOIP, the hobby is as diverse as the number of Facebook groups, Reddit discussions, and LinkedIN resources to talk about it.
On the first Wednesday of the month, on 3885 kilocycles in the evening, AM signals radiate from coast to coast. For QCWA members and others, it's nice to find an SDR to give a listen or get on a radio and check into the experience.
Even in IARU Region one, there's an AM users group. Of course, during the summer it might be hard to reach them on 160, but 20, 15, or 10 meters might work.
Some folks like to work mobile and talk to Rome on HF. Others like to fight Home Owners Associations and community bulding codes to operate at home.
When HF is not reaching to ROME, some folks like working VOIP modes such as Echolink, Allstar, Yaesu Fusion, IRLP, and Hamshack Hotline to check into nets like the Alaska Morning Net, the Rogers County Wireless Association Boredom Breakers Net, and public service efforts like the VOIP Skywarn Net.
CW? There are plenty of them. Do a google search. Want to learn CW? There's a site for that too.
Satellites? CW on Satellites?
It's a BIG hobby and the League is the only National Organization representing ALL of amateur radio. From the League insurance programs for individuals and clubs to representation before the Federal Communications Commission, the League really has a field organization to help you enjoy the best hobby on the Planet. Even the Oklahoma Section Manager has a Hamshack Hotline extension.
The League, like the American Red Cross, operates largely on volunteers like your section manager staff and divison director folks.
It's a BIG hobby. Enjoy every part of it you wish but, please, enjoy the hobby.
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