Network radios

It is becoming an increasing issue that some amateurs can no longer enjoy their hobby as they are not allowed external antennas or because their noise floor is too high. 

For some, the answer may be network radios. These use the internet as the main propagation mechanism rather than the ionosphere. All that is needed is a wifi or mobile connection such as 3G or 4G. 

With these, and systems like Echolink, distant repeaters can be contacted and, via these, handhelds on the far side of the planet. They are often mobile phones with a PTT and antenna, looking much like a VHF handheld.

I find these somehow dissatisfying.  Maybe in 10 years time I shall think differently.  At the moment I get more fun from experimenting with "conventional" radio. I know amateur radio is changing and we should embrace all forms of communications such as DMR and network radio.

See https://sites.google.com/view/g3xbm4/home/other-amateur-radio/network-radio .