Comment on [FoAR] Foundations of Amateur Radio - How to make our hobby and community resilient? #podcast
shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 2 days ago
I heard a quote the other day that resonated, that said, science progresses one funeral at a time, and I kind of think that amateur radio might be something similar.
I’m almost certain I would not be able to use a tube radio if it were set in front of me. Although, it does sound interesting.
Some older hams just don’t want to learn anything besides what they already know, and younger hams will come in and push the boundaries just that little bit farther. I see no problem with either direction.
vk6flab@lemmy.radio 2 days ago
I understand the sentiment and have experienced the science version of it, even said so out loud in a forum once.
I’m not sure if amateur radio is cut from the same cloth.
Whilst I acknowledge that there are some who’s biggest life achievement was passing their amateur licence exam, it’s not true for the majority of wonderful amateurs.
I’m wondering about how we can harness the changes that the regulator and technology inevitably introduces and find a way to make that change part of the mindset that comes with the hobby.