Some of the regulations seem to have been relaxed a bit recently. No yearly licensing fees anymore, just a once off payment. There are still limits on frequencies you can use and power output but foundation now allows you to use the data modes whereas previously it didn’t. There is also some very cheap equipment on AliExpress now that I’m told is good to start with so that is what I plan on buying initially just to experiment.

Yesterday I completed the foundation level amateur radio training day and exams. Scored 100% in the theory exam. The practical exam isn’t scored but just assesses some basic competencies. Overall it was pretty straightforward the only cost will be for the licence and call sign once the results have been registered with the ACMA. While I don’t have any interest in buying a lot of expensive equipment and spending a lot of time taking to people over radio, I am interested in the technology and particularly some of the digital data modes.

#hamradio #amateurradio

Never trust your health to the government or to corporations.

Friday night, and a little Bob

How would you describe #nostr in 40 words of less? #asknostr

We hit a new peak of value for value today. We traded ram semen and steaks for some tree work. 🐏🥩🌳

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NGL, this whole time I thought bonds were an S&M thing.

I did, thanks sir, will use them to buy more steaks 🥩😋🫂

PV 🤙🏼🍀

We are searing the deal later today🤩🤩🤩

#steakstr #meat #beef