Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 59 minutes ago

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Sorry for the gum, I just quit vaping and I'm using the nicotine gum.
Just needed to get some thoughts out. I know it's long, but I hope it gets some people thinking, or maybe provide some answers to why so many young people prefer digital amateur radio modes.
I respect those that practice and refine their CW skill. But It's just not my cup of tea. Digital radio is the main way I enjoy amateur radio.

The controversial Hackaday article:
hackaday.com/2016/12/12/my-beef-with-ham-radio

An article I wrote a few years ago about this:
themodernham.com/why-i-prefer-digital-ham-radio-modes

0:00 - Intro
2:15 - Millenial Mindset
4:00 - Why Digital
6:05 - CW Argumment
9:10 - Comments
15:20 - AntiComputer
16:20 - A Good Operator
18:15 - Phone


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