The hobby- what is it really for you?

[K0RGR]

I'm about 90% digital, both on HF data and on UHF voice. About the only time I use a microphone on HF is to key the PTT when tuning up. I do SSB under great duress, but will tickle the Morse key on occasions like big contests.

I'm heavily involved in public service and ARES. It keeps me out of trouble. If I was as active as I ought to be, I'd be out doing public events about every weekend this time of year. Lately, though, family events have taken priority.

[N8YX]

...Lately, though, family events have taken priority.

There's always something going on here (work, housekeeping, what have you) that interferes with active engagement on the air.

Listening doesn't cost much. Putting lots of other priority items on hold to sit and ragchew on the air for hours...ain't nobody got time for dat.