Let me start by saying HI and my name is Jim.....
My wife and i have thought about getting into the hobby of Ham Radio for a few years and now Iam on the search for a Transceiver,I still have to take my Technician class test and hopefully my General class test at the same time but here is my delema.I live in the country and the closest club is 26 miles away,then 42,51 and out from there,the closest Ham radio dealer is 165 miles away so Ive been reading and thinking on what to buy and here is were Iam stuck.......I have it narrowed down to these 3 units......Do I need the UHF/VHF or can I get by with the HF...Here they are....
1...Yaesu FT897D.
2...Yeasu FT857D.
3........... FT450D.
These are all in my price range and I want the best bag for the buck as a starting out unit,I plan on it being in my Den 90% of the time and then maybe at the camp site up in Northern Mn once in awhile....
All replys good and bad are welcome.
Thanks.
My wife and i have thought about getting into the hobby of Ham Radio for a few years and now Iam on the search for a Transceiver,I still have to take my Technician class test and hopefully my General class test at the same time but here is my delema.I live in the country and the closest club is 26 miles away,then 42,51 and out from there,the closest Ham radio dealer is 165 miles away so Ive been reading and thinking on what to buy and here is were Iam stuck.......I have it narrowed down to these 3 units......Do I need the UHF/VHF or can I get by with the HF...Here they are....
1...Yaesu FT897D.
2...Yeasu FT857D.
3........... FT450D.
These are all in my price range and I want the best bag for the buck as a starting out unit,I plan on it being in my Den 90% of the time and then maybe at the camp site up in Northern Mn once in awhile....
All replys good and bad are welcome.
Thanks.
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