Renegade HF Hams of the 90s

Back in the mid 90s to early 2000s I used to be an active shortwave radio listener. Outside of the shortwave radio broadcasters, I enjoyed listening to the amateurs on HF.

One day I came across a group of what I’d call renegade operators. By this I mean that they regularly used vulgar language and were known to criticize the ARRL. In fact I seem to recall that they were part of some amateur radio hobbyist group they started. I want to say that most of the operators were near the eastern coast of the US. For the life of me I cannot recall what band they operated on or what the name of this possible group was.

Is anyone familiar with who I am speaking about and if they’re still active? If so please post a comment. I’d appreciate any help you can offer.

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Sophia Bennett is an art historian and freelance writer with a passion for exploring the intersections between nature, symbolism, and artistic expression. With a background in Renaissance and modern art, Sophia enjoys uncovering the hidden meanings behind iconic works and sharing her insights with art lovers of all levels. When she’s not visiting museums or researching the latest trends in contemporary art, you can find her hiking in the countryside, always chasing the next rainbow.

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