For POTA contacts I’d just fix it.
In a contest that would be cheating.
AA6XA, but also KN6REU.
For POTA contacts I’d just fix it.
In a contest that would be cheating.
Some clubs meet in person and on zoom simultaneously, does your local one? I’d get in contact with them anyway, someone might have a loaner rig you can use to get on the air and see what interests you the most.
Parks on the Air and Summits on the Air are popular an a lot of fun, but you’d need a radio first.
With some basic tools you could build your own radio from a kit.
I’d get an SSB capable radio unless you’re only interested in FSK modes.
I’m excited to see the new digital modes people bring to ham radio, or invent.
Hopefully someone or some other business will buy them. Hate to see them go.