I need advise on Ham radios please??

Question

I am looking at getting a Ham radio, and as a beginner I don't want to spend too much money on one, yet I want it to be a pretty good one,

For those of you who have experience with the different Ham radios out there, which one is best, I am looking for a portable or hand held unit and a base unit for my home.

Any advice would be appreciated, Thanks

Answer 1

I bought a ham radio but my mexican friend ate it

Answer 2

Basically it depends on how far you are away from the local ham population and the local repeaters.

Most new hams start out as Technicians and usually if within a metro area a H/T or a small mobile with outside antenna and 12 amp power supply.

I suggest talking to local hams to get ideas on the equipment needed in your area to make communications

for ideas on radios, reading the reviews on eham.net I find to be a good idea on the equipment as rated in use.

To find a local ham and for better ideas on what to get etc. may be to try the ARRL (which is the national organization of ham radio) website at http://www.arrl.org