Subj : Re: how to tune into ham radio?
To   : candycane
From : Digital Man
Date : Mon Aug 28 2023 12:11:33

  Re: Re: how to tune into ham radio?
  By: candycane to Phigan on Sat Aug 26 2023 02:20 pm

 >  Ph> Good call! I don't know why I didn't mention SDR dongles. They do
 >  Ph> require little more fiddling, though, and the stock antennas leave much
 >  Ph> to be desi Seems like you could get more (use and satisfaction) out of
 >  Ph> an SDR dongle you are familiar with the radio a bit more.
 >
 > Hmm... so should I go for a handheld or a SDR first?

The SDR dongles are fun and can receive *more* bands than a handheld (HT), but they can't transmit. So you don't need a license for the SDR dongle usage. SDR dongles are super cheap, so little risk to your investment.

Handhelds are great for *chatting* with folks or listening to a lot of chatter (if you don't have a license), but only somewhat locally to you (VHF/UHF) or (and most often) using repeaters.

So... both?
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