For years, ham radio has pushed one idea:
If you’re not on HF… you’re not a “real” operator.
But is that actually true?
Or is HF just sitting on a pedestal it doesn’t deserve anymore?
In this video, I break down the real problems with HF—cost, complexity, noise, and accessibility—and why more operators are finding better experiences outside of it.
This one’s going to trigger some people.
👇 Let’s hear it—Is HF still king… or overrated?
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