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<blockquote data-quote="docohm" data-source="post: 4307649" data-attributes="member: 40838"><p>Go to the Enid Hamfest Sep 14th (<a href="https://enidarc.org/enidhamfest" target="_blank">https://enidarc.org/enidhamfest</a>) and look for a good used HF radio from Kenwood, Icom or Yeasu. You should be able to find one for around $500. Then you'll need an antenna, an end fed halfwave or OCFD (off center fed dipole) would work fine as a first antenna. Get one for 40 meters (about 70 ft long) and above IF you have enough room for it and 80 meters (about 140 ft long) and above if you have lots of room.</p><p>An HT for VHF/UHF would be good too if you live close to a repeater. They are only good for about 10 miles or less. </p><p>I'd also advise finding a local ham club so you can find someone to 'Elmer' you (advise you). There is LOTS to learn so don't get in a hurry. MANY youtube 'how to' videos out there too. </p><p>If you're near Ponca City I'd be happy to help. </p><p>73, Dave KD5FX</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="docohm, post: 4307649, member: 40838"] Go to the Enid Hamfest Sep 14th ([URL]https://enidarc.org/enidhamfest[/URL]) and look for a good used HF radio from Kenwood, Icom or Yeasu. You should be able to find one for around $500. Then you'll need an antenna, an end fed halfwave or OCFD (off center fed dipole) would work fine as a first antenna. Get one for 40 meters (about 70 ft long) and above IF you have enough room for it and 80 meters (about 140 ft long) and above if you have lots of room. An HT for VHF/UHF would be good too if you live close to a repeater. They are only good for about 10 miles or less. I'd also advise finding a local ham club so you can find someone to 'Elmer' you (advise you). There is LOTS to learn so don't get in a hurry. MANY youtube 'how to' videos out there too. If you're near Ponca City I'd be happy to help. 73, Dave KD5FX [/QUOTE]
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