I am new to Ham radio and looking to purchase a used radio for my first one. I have been looking on ebay, and am unsure what I need. I do know I would like a mobile cause Im in my car alot. What should a beginner look for?
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I think that the first thing you should look to are the Ham Radio Club resources in your area. If you have a license, the Volunteer Examiners you met for the exam could point to their club. Someone there might even have a "spare" radio they could sell you at a good price. eBay is sometimes nice, but you should know exactly what you're looking for. Some of the really Old stuff may not have the capabilities that you want. Assuming that you have a Tech License: There are plenty of older Mobile 2-Meter 50-watt Transceivers for sale in the $100. range. They would have enough bells and whistles to access local repeaters. Add a magnetic-mount antenna ($20) and a power plug (Radio Shack @$10), and you're in business. The big thing is to learn how to find your local repeaters (ARRL Repeater Guide @$8-9), then program the radio to access them. You could use some help to do that. Also, what are you going to say when you finally key the Mike? Listen lots, and (of course, ARRL has an Operating Guide with a script) eventually you'll sound as if you know what you're talking about. 73, (Best Regards) --ET-11
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