I am a high school student from the Pittsburgh area. I’ve done small circuitry with breadboards and resistors, LED’s, caps, transistors, and the only ic I’ve worked with is a 555 timer. Where do I go from here. My ultimate goal is to build a shortwave transceiver and get my HAM license. I’m also a dreamer of attending MIT, so I’m trying to get a basis in electronics. Thanks in advance for all help.