The options are overwhelming when I start to think about gear. To be honest I always figured you just bought a radio, plugged in an antenna, and could go on any frequency - The. End.
Already I've learned that it's not so simple. First of all I think when I say radio I mean transceiver. Second what I plan on doing with my "ticket" may impact the kind of gear I buy. Third I live in an apartment so I probably have to get all stealthy with the antenna.
I think I'm leaning towards coming up with a highly portable setup and working whatever I can - figuring out how to get the most out of that setup for my interests.
Things that interest me include emergency response, PSK31 'chatting', communicating with the local repeater group folks, contesting, DXing, eventually CW.... hmm what isn't interesting.
Anyhow I've lived a pretty mobile life and I think I'd like to be able to move quickly and easily. Plus I can always go work KB7QOP or KC7AVA's stations. I think the portable setup will be best for emergency response, work well with my lifestyle, and there's no reason I shouldn't be able to work a lot of ground with it.
It's all just dreaming until I get that license. I'm at about 68% of the General test now and trying to hit 70% before hitting the rack. Church tomorrow so I can't stay up too late, better get back to it!
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