First and foremost, I am thankful that – in this time of rapidly diminishing radiowave spectrum space – the F.C.C. still deems it to be in the national interest to allocate a nice amount of radiowave spectrum to ham radio operators. The F.C.C. does this for a number of reasons that probably will not diminish over time. Spectrum available for experimentation. A large quantity of trained communicators. A large quantity of loose networks that can not be destroyed with a quick strike in a war – as with a national communications hub. All of the public service that ham radio operators provide – Skywarn severe storm spotters, race communications support, hospital communications backup, etc….
Secondly, I am thankful for the relationships I have made over the few short years that I have been a ham. Hams are always willing to help each other and we have all had someone help us at one time or another. The hobby is so diverse and technically intense that no one person can really expect to be an expert in every segment of the hobby. That generally makes each person respect the particular qualities that each other person has.
I am thankful for the ability to pay for the modest amount of ham radio equipment that we do have. We all probably have some level of envy over those that have the “dream station” and that huge antenna farm. And we all are amazed at what we CAN DO with what he can afford. I know that I am. While I do realize that in electronics you generally do get what you pay for – I also do wonder just how much really do need. How much difference in signal do you really notice as the price continues to climb? And how much more complexity do you have to deal with as you buy a more and more complex radio, for example… There is something to be said for being comfortable with what you have.
I am frankly thankful that I do not know it all. I am thankful for being involved in such a diverse hobby that allows me to be constantly challenged with new modes, new bands, new countries to contact, etc…
I am thankful for those that have pushed me gently along the learning curve. A.P.R.S. tracking to be used for severe storm spotting and other functions, for example. Now that it is set-up and working it is quite enjoyable to use on a daily basis. But it is something that I likely would not have done on my own without being encouraged by others to do.
I am thankful for those that provide opportunities to perform and challenges to perform in new ways. This has gently encouraged me, for example, to be a net control operator many times in various capacities. I would not have done that without being involved in various groups and assigned those responsibilities by my fearless leaders.
I am thankful for having had the opportunity to meet weather forecasters at the National Weather Service in Green Bay, Wisconsin. And I am thankful for having been able to operate a ham radio station right in the 9-1-1 Emergency Operations Call Center for Outagamie County, Wisconsin during a severe storm. Training allowed me to do that and it was good to help our community with a skill that others did not have.
Overall, I am thankful that I have not become bored with the hobby as some do. I have found new ways to explore and challenge myself and that has been interesting and personally rewarding. Thanks ham radio!
Jon Kreski, AB9NN
http://www.HamRadioResources.com
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