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It’s two years now since I got the license to legally broadcast on the Amateur Radio bands. It takes skill, and knowledge. You can’t just tuck a ham radio into a bug out bag or emergency kit and expect to use it when you need it. I’m still screwing around with UHF/VHF radios. I also use the HF bands, made a few contacts, no international contacts from the US yet. Antennas are not just simple wires in a tree (but the can be if you know what you are doing.)

It’s two years now since I got the license to legally broadcast on the Amateur Radio bands. It takes skill, and knowledge. You can’t just tuck a ham radio into a bug out bag or emergency kit and expect to use it when you need it. I’m still screwing around with UHF/VHF radios. I also use the HF bands, made a few contacts, no international contacts from the US yet. Antennas are not just simple wires in a tree (but the can be if you know what you are doing.)

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[–] • 0 pt

any tips to find more local stations to program in besides just scanning, police stations etc, not trying to break the rules or subvert, just passive monitoring

[–] • 4 pts (edited )

https://repeaterbook.com/index.php/en-us/

It’s always free to listen. No license required.

Edit to add: most repeaters are owned by a club, search the web, you’ll find the club website. They usually host a net every week on their repeater. It’s a good way to go deeper into the hobby.

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Look for a local "band plan" too. It may be more regional than local.