I have a feeling this will be a resounding "yes," but are any other amateur radio folks out here?
I was minted with my Technician license back in the summer of 2016, mostly at the goading of one of my CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) buddies, who is a full-on HAM-radio freak. He's moved on to his General-class license, I believe, and is a true gear-guy when it comes to all things radio.
I've been much more casual in my HAM involvement, participating in the occasional local Net just to confirm my ability to communicate, etc.
It's one of those things - the licensing, what gear I have, etc. - that I have that I realize I'm not putting to anywhere near its potential, particulary with regard to preparation for a potential emergency situation.
I was minted with my Technician license back in the summer of 2016, mostly at the goading of one of my CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) buddies, who is a full-on HAM-radio freak. He's moved on to his General-class license, I believe, and is a true gear-guy when it comes to all things radio.
I've been much more casual in my HAM involvement, participating in the occasional local Net just to confirm my ability to communicate, etc.
It's one of those things - the licensing, what gear I have, etc. - that I have that I realize I'm not putting to anywhere near its potential, particulary with regard to preparation for a potential emergency situation.