Ham radio is a BIG hobby, enough for everyone? Each proponent seems to insist their favorite mode is the best mode.
Is it CW? How about digital voice like Fusion or M17? AM or Sideband? Dstar or P25?
So, please tell, what is your favorite mode and why in comments. Tastefully worded comments are approved for readers to see.
With the reduction in price for the General Mobile Radio System license, there may be a marketing opportunity for amateur radio there.
Does your club sponsor a local GMRS repeater? Tell folks about it in comments.
The local repeater in Manhattan, KS issues weather warnings over the air automatically.
There's a GMRS linked system in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado with a weekly net.
The GMRS market may be attracting new folks ... and offering an opportunity to attract new amateur radio folks.
A number of hams are also actively involved in GMRS and actively discussing amateur radio there. It seems like fertile ground for attracting new users, especially young people to the BEST hobby on the Planet.
If you hear WTRE806 on, ask him about amateur radio.
