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Are We Still Talking on the Air… or Just Online Now?
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- Live Free and Ham Podcast
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- Apr 29, 2026
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- 9903
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Summary
Is ham radio still happening on the air… or has it moved online? Tonight on Live Free and Ham, we’re diving into one of the biggest shifts in the hobby right now—Online Communities vs RF Communities. Discord is active. YouTube chats are packed. Facebook groups never sleep. But spin the dial… and things can feel a little quiet. So what’s really going on? Are we more connected than ever… or just connecting differently? 🎙️ In This Episode We’ll Cover: Why online communities are exploding in ham radio Are repeaters and ragchews actually declining? What RF gives us that online never can Why new hams may feel more comfortable online than on-air Are we losing operating skills—or gaining new ones? Where the real ham radio community lives today 💥 The Big Question: If ham radio started today… would RF still be the main way we connect? 💬 Join the Conversation LIVE We want to hear from you: 👉 Do you spend more time on RF or online? 👉 When was your last real ragchew? 👉 Is this evolution… or a problem? Drop it in chat and be part of the show. ************************************ Support the show: Buy Us a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lfhpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiveFreeandHamPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093543540309 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livefreeandham/ ************* Feedback and Questions! You can always leave us feedback on our voicemail line at 978-233-1142 Affiliate: Live Free and Ham - 10% off all LFH Swag CODE: LFH10 Reliance Antennas - 10% off and free shipping at https://www.relianceantennas.com/ CODE: LIVEFREEANDHAM Halibut Electronics - 10% discount on all purchases https://electronics.halibut.com/ of $25 or more, limited to three uses per listener. CODE: LIVEFREEANDHAM YouTube Channel: Live Free and Ham…