New Member seeks wisdom for a Scanner

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Recently Uniden Bearcat BC350A and looking to get HAM license soon for CERT along with storm chasing. Located most frequencies except my local Ovilla Police channel. Also would like any suggestions of how to really take on this hobby : books, magazines, best starter equipment (HF radios, antennas, fun channels to listen to, basicly the best ways to spend your time on the radio. Sorry to be the RadioReference virgin, but have to start somewhere.

Thanks

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