What use is an F-call?

Over time I've spoken with lots of different people with varying levels of experience and confidence. Some of those people see everything as an opportunity where others are hesitant because they fear that what they're about to attempt might fail.

Obviously in real-life outside amateur radio these same kinds of differences appear, but what I find fascinating in my experience is that this is not true for the same people. Someone who is confident in amateur radio might not be outside the hobby and vice versa.

The thing that struck me about amateur radio early on is that it's all about people. Sure the level of technical competence is on average higher among amateurs than it is in the general population, but among my peers in this hobby are people from all walks of life, both young and old, unskilled and highly experienced, fun and serious.

The more I meet people in this hobby, the more I find to learn and enjoy.

If you're listening to this and you've got a project in mind, but you're not sure what to do about it, I'd like to encourage you to contact another amateur. You'll find that the more you talk about your project, the better you'll be able to explain it, the easier it will be to talk about it, the higher the chance of finding another amateur, or even a whole group of them, who share your particular interest.

If you're looking for inspiration, search YouTube for the ARRL video, "Join the DIY Magic of Amateur Radio".

I'm Onno VK6FLAB