Yeah, to a New Yorker (I'm from the NJ area originally) that means NY, NJ and Connecticut...
Anyway there are many such groups already in existence, although most of them really don't talk equipment stuff. Radios like the
R8B have their own group(s) already (although this one is fairly quiet) - but if you're looking for SWBC tips, there's no better place to be than places like the
DXLD Yahoo group run by Glenn Hauser and the
NASWA group (a yahoo group for NASWA members only). For utility tips, the
UDXF is one of the best places around.
We have a few others in our wiki (at the bottom)...
SWL Broadcast - The RadioReference Wiki
and I'm sure there are others that aren't listed. These all tend to be worldwide in scope, but who knows you might start something. There are 1 or 2 local groups within NASWA.....best regards..Mike