Amateur Radio New Hobby For Winter ?

[Mike Watterson]

This gives an idea what's happening on Amateur bands: https://rsgb.org/main/operating/dx-cluster/

Also the RSGB has loads of resources for the beginner to Amateur Radio in the UK. Ofcom issues the licence. There is a basic exam that covers technical aspects and regulation/Operating. It's easier than the City & Guilds cert used to be.
https://rsgb.org/main/get-started-in-ama...eur-radio/