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What Can We Do to Get Youth into Ham Radio? (www.onallbands.com)
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[–] circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Present it as an alternative to social media -- one without the kinds of mental health issues and corporate controls.

Present things like electronics tinkering as a life skill instead of a hobby. That includes the Tech license.

It's a long shot, sure.