Studying for an FCC amateur radio license in 2025. By recommendation and for some pre-existing familiarity with digital and electronic concepts, I am aiming to take both the Technician and General levels at the same time. This opens up more of the HF bands for use.

After a few ARRL books from the library for background, using https://hamstudy.org/ to practice test. This also confirms that the further Extra license is out of my reach without a lot more study.

Following #HamRadio on Fediverse has given a scattered sense of global uses and interests.

ARRL Band Chart (or in other formats)

Open Source Software in Amateur Radio wiki

Choosing A Field Radio (QRPer)

https://qrpguys.com/qrpguys-digital-fsk-transceiver-iii

http://qrp-labs.com/qmxp.html

https://kitsandparts.com/toroids.php

https://www.lnrprecision.com/store/Transceivers-c10468544

truSDX

Random length multiband dipoles

Slim Jim (1/2w vertical) and 2m ladder wire slim Jim

http://www.iw5edi.com/ham-radio/3908/20-40-dual-band-dipole

Dipole Antennas for 80, 40, 20, 15, 10