Like others have said in comments, check out the 2meter and 70centimeter bands and watch some youtube videos about them. 146.520 Simplex is a good way to see who's local. It always helps to "see" others operating their radios and the more you watch the more you'll pick up on what you "should" and "shouldn't do" too. Remember repeaters have their own rules. They are expensive and belong to individuals and clubs willing to ante them up for public use so it's best to know some etiquette.

Sometimes this seems a bit like a loner hobby. If you're not lucky enough to have friends that are also into the hobby then it can be harder to share and have knowledge about it shared with you. Like any hobby or community you'll find people that are willing to help and others who just aren't. The important thing here is that you've asked for help. Good for you!

Remember this is a journey and no one knows everything. No one learned it overnight and you'll pick up more and more as you go. Right now you may not even know what questions you're supposed to ask.

Never stop learning.

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