Good luck learning the code. The best way to learn is the Farnsworth method. Learn the letters as a sound DO NOT count dits and dahs as you will never progress past 10 words per min. I own some CW rigs but I do SSB and FM the most. I repair and resell HF rigs and enjoy a good analog HF receiver. Since I love out in the country, I experiment with different antennas and hope to put up two towers this Fall.

Here, I have been a ham over 28 years and have worked in electronics over 35 years. Amateur radio is a great hobby and most hams are truly good people.

Like you, I feel USA is in for major changes. Some of us will be ready.  73'S  KA5SIW