Geocities Called, They Want Their Ham Radio Website Back

Why are ham radio club websites stuck in the digital dark ages, and what impact does this have on attracting new operators to the hobby? In this eye-opening episode, we evaluate real amateur radio club websites, exposing the good, the bad, and the downright embarrassing approaches clubs take to their online presence.

Drawing from our extensive review of club sites across multiple states, we uncover alarming patterns - outdated information, broken links, confusing navigation, and membership processes that seem designed to discourage rather than welcome newcomers. We break down specific examples ranging from well-established organizations like the Nashua Area Radio Society to smaller specialized groups, scoring each on their effectiveness at communicating with both existing members and potential newcomers.

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