Keiserrotten
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- Joined
- Dec 18, 2023
- Messages
- 6
New member needing advise.
I've been listening (junk ht) on the 70cm and 2m bands off and on for about 5 hrs and a scanner for a little longer. Recently I've lost my ears as more and more are going digital and or encrypted. I'd like to get my old entertainment back and also have the ability to reach out for help should an emergency arise. I've decided to get a tech and general license and am currently studying.
I've been blessed with good friends, one of which just gifted me a boxed rig he had in storage. A pretty decent old radio from what I've read.
Kenwood ts-820s
Kenwood VFO-820
Kenwood sp-820 speaker
Heathkit antenna tuner sa-2060
Wilson antenna rotor wr-500
My question: buy an antenna, set this radio up and learn on old tech or sell/trade it and get a modern radio that will get me digital?
I really have no interest in chatting with strangers on the ham as we have far better tech in our pockets for that, ie: cell phone. No disrespect intended for those that do, I get it.
I do have an interest in hearing the law enforcement, life flight helicopter (friend is a pilot) fire, ambulance, etc.
Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas!
Keiserrott
I've been listening (junk ht) on the 70cm and 2m bands off and on for about 5 hrs and a scanner for a little longer. Recently I've lost my ears as more and more are going digital and or encrypted. I'd like to get my old entertainment back and also have the ability to reach out for help should an emergency arise. I've decided to get a tech and general license and am currently studying.
I've been blessed with good friends, one of which just gifted me a boxed rig he had in storage. A pretty decent old radio from what I've read.
Kenwood ts-820s
Kenwood VFO-820
Kenwood sp-820 speaker
Heathkit antenna tuner sa-2060
Wilson antenna rotor wr-500
My question: buy an antenna, set this radio up and learn on old tech or sell/trade it and get a modern radio that will get me digital?
I really have no interest in chatting with strangers on the ham as we have far better tech in our pockets for that, ie: cell phone. No disrespect intended for those that do, I get it.
I do have an interest in hearing the law enforcement, life flight helicopter (friend is a pilot) fire, ambulance, etc.
Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas!
Keiserrott