I am new to HAM radio but I am ready to jump in!
I am looking to get a transceiver-
I am trying to decide between the Yaesu VX-6R and the Wouxun KG-UV6Dv2.
What are the differences?
Eventhough it is more pricey I think I want the 6R because of the large amount of frequencies it can receive. Plus it seems more "durable".
I want to be able to receive as many "non-HAM" frenquencies as possible. My main use for the transciever at this point is to monitor my local fire-rescue dispatch. I am a volunteer firefighter but I am under 18 so the department can't issue me a radio.
After I get experience as a HAM I want to move on to a moblie unit. I just want to start with a simple and easy to operate tranceiver that fits my needs.
I am still new to the HAM world so I am looking for advice from experinced HAMs.
One last question-where do you recommend purchasing a transciever? I have looked at GigaParts and Universal-radio. Are these trustworthy dealers? Are there others that you recommend for a new HAM?
I am looking to get a transceiver-
I am trying to decide between the Yaesu VX-6R and the Wouxun KG-UV6Dv2.
What are the differences?
Eventhough it is more pricey I think I want the 6R because of the large amount of frequencies it can receive. Plus it seems more "durable".
I want to be able to receive as many "non-HAM" frenquencies as possible. My main use for the transciever at this point is to monitor my local fire-rescue dispatch. I am a volunteer firefighter but I am under 18 so the department can't issue me a radio.
After I get experience as a HAM I want to move on to a moblie unit. I just want to start with a simple and easy to operate tranceiver that fits my needs.
I am still new to the HAM world so I am looking for advice from experinced HAMs.
One last question-where do you recommend purchasing a transciever? I have looked at GigaParts and Universal-radio. Are these trustworthy dealers? Are there others that you recommend for a new HAM?
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