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I’m going to try and hop on 20m in my high-noise floor area (lots of EMI) and try to QSO on 10-12W.

I suppose I should practice Morse code, too.

How about you?

E: Fediverse PSA: Getting your (US) license has never been easier—there is no Morse code requirement! Just memorize the answers to the questions (perfectly legal) and take the test, I did all three of mine online, one of which was from a beach on a Pacific island during the pandemic!

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[–] Cat_Daddy@hexbear.net 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I need to practice Morse again. I did a Morse class a while back, but haven't practiced since. I've been wanting to build a radio, but I'm still looking at circuits. So my key has just been sitting there for like a year.

Edit: and I also got my license during covid. I used the HamStudy app on my phone for the tests. Super easy.

[–] 667@lemmy.radio 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Same. I did CWOps beginner. I got the pocket radio and tiny key. My setup is so thin I should totally be jamming Morse every day and yet… I haven’t.

[–] Cat_Daddy@hexbear.net 3 points 3 months ago

CWOps is what I did, too. Going to sign up for another one, but am thinking about straight key century club this time around. I really enjoyed the company, though. We had a good group of people.