What Use Is An F-call?

What use is an F-call? A recent lunchtime conversation between HAMs revealed that the perception that you need to upgrade your license is still alive and well. Now, I should start by saying that I'm all for upgrading your skill level and learning. Getting a higher grade license is an excellent way to formalise the process of training and encouraging yourself to learn specific skills, but that notion is not related in any way to your ability to participate as an active amateur. I know that I keep saying that Power is not the Answer, it's what you do with what you have that makes all the difference. The more I come across other amateurs, the more I realise that if I look at my Foundation License as a QRP, or low-power license, the more I can find challenges to tackle and investigate. I'm actively investigating new antenna types and ways to get my signal out to the world. Last weekend I spent several hours looking for new take-off points around my QTH, my home-town, and have found several promising location