Radio for newbie

[Tweetybird]

I want an old ham radio for starter radio. I like old stuff. What band or bands are good to start. I was looking at a heathkit hw101 it looked nice and in the price range I can afford. Probably why i like old stuff its cheaper

 

[Tweetybird]

One was an sb 101 both same price range. Or do you have one taking up space on your bench? 100.00 150.00 range

 

[w9cll]

Yaesu FT-101zdmkIII

 

[Tweetybird]

Yaesu FT-101zdmkIII

You have one or I should look for one?

 

[w9cll]

I have one that is my daily driver and not for sale but you can find them at about $200ish.

 

[binrat]

Yaesu FT-101zdmkIII

One of the most common I see still in use for boat anchors.

 

[Tweetybird]

One of the most common I see still in use for boat anchors.

Which do you recommend?

 

[BJ radionut]

Found these here on Indianapolis list:

https://terrehaute.craigslist.org/ele/d/lawrenceville-sams-photofact-service/6970599131.html

https://kaysgoods.wixsite.com/kays-manuals

 

[BJ radionut]

Heathkit HW-101 Complete Station

***NEW PRICE***
Heathkit HW-101 10-80 meter 100 watts complete station.
Includes SB-600 speaker with HP23a power supply mounted inside.
Electro-Voice 620 noise-canceling desk mic, radio to PS connecting cable.
Radio has a cooling fan mounted on the back.
Everything is in working condition.
$375 or REASONABLE OFFER plus shipping to lower 48 only.
More photos on qrz.
Will not separate at this time.
https://swap.qth.com/view_photo.php?counter=1460520

 

[BJ radionut]

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=TEMPO+ONE+SSB+TRANSCEIVER&_sacat=0

 

[binrat]

Tweety,
I have never played with the 101, but have played with a TS-520 in my early radio days. I have seen both for sale relatively cheap over the years.

 

[oldtymer]

For a newbie the 101 series Yaesus can be a little more difficult to tune with out
damaging the sweep tube finals.
The hybrid Kenwoods are more tolerant of mistakes with the 6146 finals.
A 520-s or 520-se would make a great first glow in the dark rig.

 

[w9cll]

or a newbie the 101 series Yaesus can be a little more difficult to tune with out
damaging the sweep tube finals.

The ZD's use 6146's

 

[Tweetybird]

I got to save a little with holidays coming.

 

[oldtymer]

The ZD's use 6146's

Yes but all the other models use sweep tubes.