[rolph]

i dont want to actually attack thier media, the cultural experience felt toxic, and the hobby felt needlessly constrained.

there is angst between commercial operators and ham radio; its seen as wasted bandwith that should be used to make money; every transgression is ammo in possible future decisions to de allocate ham spectrum.

it wasnt my idea of fun. know the rules and you can avoid attracting attention, from FCC or [foxhunters] looking for unlicensed operators breaking convention,rule,or law. there is that greyzone for consumer electronics to swing your elbows a little more.