I live in Okeechobee Florida I reread my messege and that did come off as
demanding. Sorry for that guys. RJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Howard, W A 9 Y B W" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 8:48 PM
Subject: Re: Cost of getting into ham radio
> RJ,
>
> Where do you live, what city or town? We need to know if there are any
> repeaters in your area that you could hit with a hand-held.
>
> There are some talking radios for less than $100. The radio will come
> with
> an antenna that will attach to the top. If you live to far from the
> repeaters, you will need to put something outside, probably on the roof
> and
> that might be an additional $50 to $100 depending on what you will need.
>
> It is doubtful the club will purchase these for you, however, they may be
> willing to put your antenna up outside. Don't be demanding.
>
> We on the list will be able to tell you what you should purchase with the
> budget you have to work with.
>
> Howard #3
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "RJ Sandefur" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 7:32 PM
> Subject: Re: Cost of getting into ham radio
>
>
>>I live in a house. I've got three akers. I only want to contact people
>> locally for now. I want a cheep radio with speach output. Can my local
>> club
>> assist me in getting an antana and radio? RJ
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Howard, W A 9 Y B W" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 8:22 PM
>> Subject: Re: Cost of getting into ham radio
>>
>>
>>> Hi RJ,
>>>
>>> What do you want to do with Ham Radio? What license do you intend on
>>> obtaining?
>>>
>>> If you want to work the high frequency bands where you could possibly
>>> talk
>>> to other countries, you will need to live in a place where you can put
>>> up
>>> antennas outside. There is not enough room inside for these type
>>> antennas
>>> and it is not safe to be that close to the antenna if using 100 watts or
>>> so.
>>> You can make wire antennas fore these bands for $40 to $50 depending
>>> upon
>>> how much coax you will need and how many antennas you might want. A
>>> transceiver that will cover the high frequency bands may cost anywhere
>>> from
>>> $500 and up for used equipment.
>>>
>>> If you are intending on working only locally through repeaters on VHF
>>> and
>>> UHF with a hand-held type radio, then you can get a new radio for under
>>> $100. Depending upon the type of building materials used in your
>>> building,
>>> you may or may not have trouble from inside the building. The distance
>>> to
>>> the repeaters will also be of concern.
>>>
>>> Your question is to broad. Tell us more about what you want to do and
>>> something about your living arrangements, can you put antennas outside
>>> what
>>> floor do you live on if an apartment, etc.
>>>
>>> Be more specific and we can be more specific in answering you.
>>>
>>> Howard Thomas
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "RJ Sandefur" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 12:29 PM
>>> Subject: Cost of getting into ham radio
>>>
>>>
>>>>I have a question, How much would it cost me to do ham radio? I'm on =
>>>> SSDI and SSI. I'm looking at the Baofeng, but what about Antana's and =
>>>> coax? Can my club purchose my radio and antana? RJ
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