As background information, I am writing this from my point of view as a license instructor, VE, "ELMER" and former Official Observer.

I often monitor (listen in) to conversations even if I may not actually join in said conversations. I am very pleased when I hear about Individuals exploring new frequencies, bands, modes and equipment. That is what keeps are hobby alive, well and un-stagnated.

Do you recall that RF Safety Exposure Sheet the VE Team handed to you when you took your license exam, or renewed your license?

REMEMBER: Although, at this time, the FCC does NOT require filing of the RF Exposure Safety Sheet with them, you are supposed to have one available in your shack records should a FCC Field Officer request a "look see" at it.

REMEMBER: There should be an exposure safety documentation for each BAND, each MODE, each POWER LEVEL, each ANTENNA, CONTROLLED (your property) and NON- CONTROLLED (neighbors property).

For example, let me use as an example information I have heard on 146.01/146.61. Some of the folks have started using 160 meters, 60 meters, 30 meters and 6 meters. Sometimes CW is used. Sometimes SSB. Sometimes FM. Sometimes OSCAR. Sometimes digital such as FT-8 or PSK-31. Sometimes other antennas, such as an existing end fed long wire or a "multi-band" dipole is pressed into service. Sometimes a new antenna specific for that band is built and installed. Sometimes low power is used, sometimes high power.

As a reminder, the ARRL makes available to ALL, not just members, an RF EXPOSURE CALCULATOR. It is available at the following address: https://www.arrl.org/rf-exposure-calculator

Enjoy your hobby and all it provides,

Tom, WB2KLD