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Hello. I am new to Ham Radios, and was wondering if there are any handheld radios that I can purchase that are not super expensive without first getting a license. I don't intend to broadcast, as I am aware there are many frequencies which I can face legal repercussions for transmitting on. I...

So, i am thinking about trying to set up a scanner for all talkgroups in Snoqulamie and North Bend, (police, fire, ems) but i don't know if i need an analog or digital trunking scanner, or what talkgroups i need for fire and ems, also if i can get just Snoqualmie and North Bend, or if i have to...

Sorry for writing an essay, but I wanted to make it as easy as possible to answer my questions. I just recently received a UV-5R Ham Radio. No worries, I have transmitting permit, but transmitting isn't what I'm here for. I've been having trouble with the thing for a while, I've...