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To help new users get started easily and avoid unnecessary difficulties, Hangzhou local radio stations have previously created similar guides.
Now that I think about it, sometimes falling into a pit is an inevitable part of growth, and avoiding pitfalls would mean missing out on many joys.
Of course, we will continue to work on updating the manual to provide reference for future users.
I think I first became interested in amateur radio about ten years ago. At that time, getting a license was quite complicated, so I decided not to pursue it.
By early 2021, I happened to see an exam being offered and decided to take it. I successfully passed the exam and obtained my operating license, which marked my official entry into this field.
Initially, due to a lack of knowledge about repeater parameters and the absence of an U-band license, the radio station remained silent for a long time, leading to feelings of isolation.
One day, I was unexpectedly introduced to a local HAM group by a senior member, and through this experience, I gradually gained practical knowledge and began to understand the reasons behind the content in "The Radio Amateur's Handbook" (now known as "The Green Book"), despite my primary field being social sciences, and my technical education only reaching high school level.
After that, it became quite casual. If there was time, I would register and take the exam to get promoted. I also took the FCC exams offered locally.
Normally, I would spend time on Direct Radio (DR) listening and helping out in the DR group. Occasionally, I would go to the field to test signal propagation at different locations.
Because my shortwave equipment is a 705, I mainly use it for casual FT8 operation.
When I was first getting started with handheld radios, I also went through a period of experimenting and pushing the equipment and antennas to their limits. The experienced operators couldn't even keep up. Looking back now, it was quite interesting.
Furthermore, last year, I collaborated with several local radio stations to study the relevant laws and regulations in the amateur radio field, and also had several discussions with the department.
During this process, I had the opportunity to interact with many people and learn about various things. I found that some amateur radio operators were actually more knowledgeable and skilled than professional radio operators.
Recently, I have been thinking about how to popularize and develop amateur radio, although I don't yet have any concrete ideas.
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