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Ham Radio Isn't Your Grandpa's Hobby Anymore—Here's Why Young People Are Getting Licensed
Something unexpected is happening in the amateur radio world: younger people are showing up, getting licensed, and actually sticking around. Far from the dusty basement stereotype, ham radio is finding a new audience in Gen Z and millennials drawn to digital independence, real community, and skills that matter when the grid goes down. Here's what's driving the shift—and how you can be part of it.