Bullets, BaoFengs, And Bonsai: Yes, We Went There

The best radio goals aren’t just wish lists—they’re roadmaps with real checkpoints, community support, and a bit of swagger. We kick off by tightening the feedback loop: Discord for day-to-day chatter, a new AllStar hub (580871) for live linking, monthly livestreams, and voicemails you’ll actually hear on the show. That community energy pays off fast. A tongue-in-cheek “news desk” breaks real news: Kim KC1VYM passed her Extra, sparking a broader conversation about study habits, HamStudy as a secret weapon, and why revisiting Technician fundamentals still sharpens seasoned ops.

From there we get tactical. If you’ve ever dreamed of turning one contact into five logs, our DC mapping breakdown shows you exactly where multi-park overlaps live and how to work them without getting crushed by RFI. We share hard-won POTA lessons—coastal paths t ...