1st HAM Radio Setup, and WHY DO HAM in 2024?

After years of being on the outskirts of HAM radio, I am finally a licensed Technician level radio operator and have my first complete HAM setup! Why did I get into this hobby, why should you consider it, and what is a good way to start? Let's check this out! Here's my video about the antenna that I'm using: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQDCExOL5m8 Link for radio and power supply bundle: https://www.ebay.com/itm/332790119522 Radio bench / box: https://www.ebay.com/itm/321747037291 More info about HAM radio in general: http://www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio Baofeng UV-5RT handheld HAM radio: https://amzn.to/3CpUb8k Into cars and airplanes? Subscribe, thumbs up, and share! Heavy Metal Horizons T-Shirts: https://maxcarlisle.sellfy.store/p/heavy-metal-horizons-t-shirt-airplanes-and-cars/