My father and I have been talking about dusting off some old equipment and getting back into the hobby. He had given me all his old 11 meter stuff when he retired from driving a truck. He says he'd like to eventually get into ham. I don't know if he ever will, but I'd like to get him set up so he will have the option if he wants. I have absolutely no idea what bands are for what level, or what good starter/second hand rig to look for. This will be a surprise for him, so I really can't ask him about what he wants. What I know is he will start out on 11 meters. He always like to talk on sideband above 40. So that’s where he will be comfortable starting. I want to make sure he has room to grow. I would also need some recommendations on a wide banded antenna that he could use for it. I do not think he will ever actually get his ticket, but he will probably listen in quite a bit.
What would be some good radios to look for near the $500. mark? I don't want to spend a ton of money on this, but I do want to make sure he'll be happy. He is bored and needs something to do. I have been looking at radios on eBay, but don't really know what is what. Is there a better source for used equipment?
Thanks
Dennis
What would be some good radios to look for near the $500. mark? I don't want to spend a ton of money on this, but I do want to make sure he'll be happy. He is bored and needs something to do. I have been looking at radios on eBay, but don't really know what is what. Is there a better source for used equipment?
Thanks
Dennis