Ten years ago, I found a BaoFeng 888 on a construction site and later wanted to connect it with a crane. I bought a BaoFeng UV5R (blue) but couldn't find any frequencies for it.
I continued upgrading my equipment, purchasing a Hytera GP88S DMR radio with excellent ergonomics; after obtaining my A license, I wanted to experiment with local DMR repeaters, gradually acquiring a Tytek MD380, a Hytera PD500 and TD360, and a M3988 motorcycle-mounted unit. I also acquired a collection of used older amateur radio sets. After obtaining my B license, I also purchased a set of old ICOM radios, which had been tuned for 120 days, with a faulty amplifier; now they are used as receivers, but the installation conditions at home are not suitable, so I plan to try QRP and experiment in the outdoors. With all these activities, there is no time to go out, but fortunately, my passion remains, and perhaps FT8 will be my ultimate goal.