E1691: Ham Radio's Biggest Problem - Here's What's Wrong

from Ham Radio 2.0 Hosted by Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

🚨 Ham Radio Gatekeeping: Clubs Shunning Newbies – Fight Back & Find Your Crew! 🚨 Sick of snobby ham clubs icing out beginners with jargon bombs and "prove yourself" tests? We expose the ugly truth: Gatekeeping scares off 70% of newbies pre-license, from Reddit rants to Phoenix club snubs, dooming the hobby's growth. Good news: Welcoming havens exist! Discover ARRL newbie nights, Discord ham chats, and mentor-led field days. Spot red flags, dodge drama, and join hype communities for your Technician ticket or SOTA fun. Gatekeeping fixable? See testimonials & club picks! Today's video is sponsored by Bioenno Batteries - grab the best battery for your portable setup here - https://geni.us/LfawM7B Join us on Discord here - http://hamradio2.com/discord Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

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