it is very easy to do a little homework and identify the many nets that are out there. These are purpose-oriented groups which meet at certain times on certain frequencies. It's a great way to find information and resources.
For the young'uns, it's like a message board (Poal, Voat, etc.), but with talking instead of posting messages. You can argue by voice and in a format where your real identity and physical address are public information. If you get your license I suggest using a PO box.
You can't can register a ham license to a PO box
edited per Hoppes9 comment below
You can't register a ham license to a PO box
Incorrect.
https://wireless2.fcc.gov/helpfiles/licensemanager/commonQuestions.html
Q: Must I list a physical address, or can I just list a P.O. box?
A: You may list a PO Box and/or a physical address for a wireless application. The address will become the address of record for official FCC correspondence. This address must be kept current. Use the "Update" or "Update Licenses" feature of the ULS License Manager to update the address at any time.
I've had a PO box on my ticket for 20+ years.
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