[K3PZN-List] Changing interest

[Curt Milton]

Keith

Good thoughts and appropriate query.  

In general, I see a decline in ham activity -
particularly on repeaters.  I really expected the
bands to be overcrowded with reduced sunspots crowding
us into less spectrum, but I haven't observed that
much - not that I been observing that much!  I do
think activity is down compared to 1-2 decades ago.  

Contesting is alive and well, big and small contests. 
But there is less casual operating, all modes.  I am
surprised how little activity there is on PSK-31.  

Personally interests do change!  My log is much leaner
the last couple years.  I have been building stuff
more but operating less.  I was really into running
contests QRP for a while but I am not as anxious to
sit solo in the chair too many hours and I have enough
wallpaper to cover the wall.  Transitioning to an
empty nester I hope to also try some different
activities again, including some time in ARES/RACES
"eventually."  I did equip my shack for easy emergency
power activity - focusing in on QRP HF and VHF FM
under battery power at the throw of a switch.  I also
restored by rigs of yesteryear and made several
contacts with one of them.  I am currently building a
very high tech XCVR with SMT parts.  

Don't be too concerned if your interests stray into
something else!  It is very healthy!  If you can
deploy a stealthy enough 80m antenna there somehow I
will be glad to work you some on 80m CW.  Or we could
try 10m line of sight.  Meanwhile, whatever floats
your boat including a break from the usual.  

I did finally make a couple QSOs on the new machine. 
And I enjoyed the current club newsletter - both the
telephone pioneers and the historical radio article. 
I am often tied up on monday evenings but I will try
to attend when I can.  

73, curt




--- Keith Krichinsky <kkrichinsky at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm just throwing this question out there for open
> comments and discussions:
> 
> Is it me, or have any of you noticed or felt a
> significant decline in
> interest/activity in the CCARC and/or in ham radio
> in general?  I know
> that I, personally, do not feel nearly as excited or
> passionate about
> it as I did a year or two ago.
> 
> Your thoughts, comments and discussions are most
> welcome and appreciated.
> 
> --
> Keith Krichinsky, W3MDC
>
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