Learn it, sweetheart. Learn it. This “old” technology will save your butt better than anything your generation could invent to save anyone but your narcissistic selves.
I know it sweetheart. And I've got a Drake TX-4 and RX-4 in the wings if the ICOM goes away because of... something.
I started off with a novice ticket. WN5... Back in the day. Sweetheart.
Don't let's be condesending.
/johnny