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Hi-
I just passed my technician class exam this morning and now it's time for me to decide what transceiver to get! I am new to the hobby of Amateur radio, but I am pretty familiar with radios overall since I have had multiple scanners mainly for public safety monitoring over the past 6-8 years. So, I need some suggestions on what to get as my first radio.
I want a handheld transceiver, preferably one that can receive most public safety frequencies, but only transmit on designated ham bands. I got into the hobby mostly because I am interested in public safety stuff (I plan on joining the local ARES organization), so I don't need a radio that can do all kinds of "technical stuff", just one that can get me on the air without too much hassle.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
I just passed my technician class exam this morning and now it's time for me to decide what transceiver to get! I am new to the hobby of Amateur radio, but I am pretty familiar with radios overall since I have had multiple scanners mainly for public safety monitoring over the past 6-8 years. So, I need some suggestions on what to get as my first radio.
I want a handheld transceiver, preferably one that can receive most public safety frequencies, but only transmit on designated ham bands. I got into the hobby mostly because I am interested in public safety stuff (I plan on joining the local ARES organization), so I don't need a radio that can do all kinds of "technical stuff", just one that can get me on the air without too much hassle.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!