This is a video about buying your very first ham radio! I also make some recommendations about good models to pick as a first radio. There are many more options than the ones I have suggested! If you're not sure about a particular model, leave a comment down below and I'll put in my two cents.
Hi . I am interested in buying some kind of radio equipment but I was thinking if we can get a pci card and use the pc and programs to do the job this expensive toys you mention .
Also what kind of anthenas should I buy , I'm quite lost in this area I wonder if you could send me a link of a proper website to know more about this subject.
daniliver 2 weeks ago
what are these radios good for? i use mine to talk to my co workers but what does everyone els use it for. all i hear are people saying if they sound good
martinsteele05 3 weeks ago
@UpcomingJedi 817 is 5W only, i would rather spent 150$ more and buy 857 which has 100W
NighthawkSLO 3 weeks ago
In my opinion I am perfectly fine with vintage tube transceivers receivers, transmitters, amps etc.i.e Drake, ART, Collins, Heathkit; seeing how im studying up for my tech and my father is a extra I see nothing wrong with receiving good working radios handed down from family and friends. FYI my first radio contact was on a Drake TR-6 when I was in my early teens. Greatest experience ever!
TheSouthern4501 1 month ago
How about a Yaesu ft 817? It includes the 144/430 mhz band as well and is only around $679 retail.
UpcomingJedi 1 month ago
Nice Video man....Wish it would have been online BEFORE I bought my first radio!!!
KC9UHA 2 months ago
Nice vid (: I want my club to do a talk like this at one of our meetings for all of the new members we have so they know where to start!
StarbuckMaelstrom 3 months ago
This radio is on my list for the shack, and my FT450 will become my mobile.
MrBKBiker 3 months ago
Enjoyed your video !
Kalkaekie 3 months ago
thanks for the onfo is there a good place t buy uued ones and how do you get
license ?????? as you cant tell i am clueless just feel a need to get into this as the time are calling for it
gonny417 4 months ago