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Our varied hobby
4 December 2014 | by One of the great things about amateur radio is the number of different ways in which the hobby can be enjoyed.
For over a year now my health has been poor because a brain bleed in September 2013. Before then, I enjoyed QRP QSOs (mainly SSB), construction and field experiments from VLF to optical. Since my stroke I have been clumsy and (until recently) not allowed to drive. Very very slowly, normality is returning but I think it will be way into 2015 before I can call myself well.
In the meantime, I still manage WSPR and other digital modes from home. I can even, albeit briefly, manage our local 2m FM net and the occasional VHF/UHF contest. Some people enjoy satellites, MS or moonbounce. Others just like to ragchew on 80m.
We must rejoice that there are so many different, yet equally valid, ways of enjoying ourselves. We have a great hobby.
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Never a truer word said about the variety of activities in Amateur Radio. We are blessed with this hobby of ours.
Not so much a hobby, more an addiction. (>:
Just a hobby
Well said sir! Wishing you a speedy recovery!