I found that watching a YouTube channel Technician License course from W4EEY just 30 minutes a day (I watched while using a treadmill daily) and taking free practice tests online from HamStudy.org I was scoring 90+ percent in two weeks. As a matter of fact I watched all the courses and took and passed all three licenses in three months. I passed all tests on the same day. I walked away with an Amateur Extra license for $15. And the I realized I don’t know sh*t about ham radio. I’ve been busy playing in uhf/vhf learning the basics. Apparently you got to actually use it to learn it. Bottom line ham radio is a skill you don’t just get from getting a license, it’s an art, a honed skill.
So when are we getting a amature radio sub?
Why do you need encryption? Consider we are communicating on a website that is viewable by anyone with a browser. Some bands like 220 and 6 meters are not used a lot. For example 6 meter simplex with JS8 Call, used on two beams pointed at each other using minimal power. Security through obscurity. That would take a lot of effort for others to listen especially the Feds. Hams are are creative and probably have more ideas. For example I have seen 2 meter 50 watt wifi routers for sale at hamfests.
I'm not planning any terrorist attacks, but it would be a nice place to chat with like minded individuals in case the internet becomes completely scrubbed. As far as call signs, just listen to 160 meters, those guys have been speed mumbling their call signs for years. Wouldn't you just want a back up communication device that isn't dependent on government controlled infrastructure?
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