Ham radio isn’t just one hobby. It is a bunch of hobbies ranging from chatting to building things ... So how do you erect an antenna when you just have a few hours to set up a temporary station?
Talking about this Chinese ham radio transceiver ... You might borrow an antenna idea from him, at least. If you prefer something more analog, grab seven transistors and build this SSB transceiver.
Imagine communicating off-grid without relying on cell towers or internet connections. Thanks to an innovative open-source ...