General conversation
Talk about hobbies, travel, technology, current interests, local experiences, and everyday life.
A growing community of 95+ members
Conversation without borders.
Ask The World is a friendly, member-run Poclink group for socializing, radio talk, scheduled activities, and meeting people from different places and backgrounds.
- No amateur radio license is needed for ordinary Poclink group use.
- Licensed amateur operators and non-hams are equally welcome.
- Conversation is family-friendly, respectful, and open to many topics.
Welcome
A place to listen, talk, learn, and connect
Some members have decades of traditional radio experience. Others are using a push-to-talk device for the first time. Everyone is welcome to listen, introduce themselves, ask questions, and join the conversation.
Radio discussion
Share experiences with Poclink, amateur radio, antennas, repeaters, equipment, and operating practices.
Scheduled activities
Join welcome sessions, roundtables, topic nights, member spotlights, games, watch parties, and organized net calls.
Stay connected
Continue the conversation between radio sessions
Use the community channel that works best for you to follow announcements, discuss activities, ask questions, and connect with other members.
Google Group
Join or sign in to the Ask The World Community Group
Sign in with a Google Account to request membership, or open the group if your membership has already been approved.
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Connect with members on Facebook
See community announcements, discuss upcoming activities, and stay involved between Poclink conversations.
Open Facebook GroupPoC and amateur radio
Different systems, different strengths
Push-to-Talk over Cellular uses cellular or Wi-Fi data networks to connect members. Amateur radio uses radio spectrum allocated to the Amateur Radio Service and requires an operator license to transmit in the United States.
PoC is excellent for simple wide-area group conversations. Amateur radio shines when operators want direct radio communication, technical experimentation, antennas, propagation, repeaters, satellites, and public-service activities.
Compare PoC and amateur radioPoC shinesSimple wide-area groups wherever supported data service is available.
Amateur radio shinesDirect RF communication, experimentation, and operation independent of cellular networks.
Ask The World brings both togetherRadio experience and fresh perspectives in one welcoming community.
Community standards
Respect keeps the group enjoyable
Keep conversations family-friendly, allow others to participate, protect personal information, and follow the activity host during scheduled events.
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Help cover website costs
There is no membership fee. Members and visitors may voluntarily help cover hosting, domain registration, maintenance, and related group expenses.
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Important: Ask The World is a recreational social group, not an emergency dispatch service. Call 911 or the appropriate local emergency service when immediate assistance is needed.