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When you are just starting out with a
technician class license
, you can listen to all bands/frequencies without restrictions. In fact, you don't need a license to listen, just a radio capable of receiving the desired band/frequencies. However, you are somewhat limited on which frequencies and/or bands that you can legally transmit a signal.
Band Frequencies (MHz) Modes Permitted
80 meters 3.525 - 3.600 CW
40 meters 7.025 - 7.125 CW
15 meters 21.025 - 21.200 CW
10 meters 28.000 - 28.300 CW, RTTY/data, 200 watts PEP max power
28.300 - 28.500 CW, phone, 200 watts PEP maximum power
Above 30 MHz
All amateur privileges (e.g., 6 and 2 meter, 70cm)
80 meters 3.525 - 3.600 CW
40 meters 7.025 - 7.125 CW
15 meters 21.025 - 21.200 CW
10 meters 28.000 - 28.300 CW, RTTY/data, 200 watts PEP max power
28.300 - 28.500 CW, phone, 200 watts PEP maximum power
Above 30 MHz
All amateur privileges (e.g., 6 and 2 meter, 70cm)
Technician Class Privileges
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HF VHF UHF
Bands
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BaoFeng UV-5R 136-174/400-480 MHz Dual-Band
DTMF CTCSS DCS FM Ham Two Way Radio
Baofeng UV-82 Dual-Band 136-174/400-520 MHz FM Ham Two-way Radio
, Transceiver, HT - With Battery, Antenna, Charger
+Frequency Range: 136-174 & 400-520MHz, Dual Band, Dual Display, Dual Frequency,Dual Standby
+A/B band independent operation, 128 groups channels storage, Shortcut menu operation mode
+VFO & Memory channels scan, Emergency Alarm,Tri-color background light selectable
+A/B band independent operation, 128 groups channels storage, Shortcut menu operation mode
+VFO & Memory channels scan, Emergency Alarm,Tri-color background light selectable
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Yaesu FT-2900R 75 Watt 2 Meter VHF Mobile Transceiver Amateur Ham Radio
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+2M VHF mobile Amateur Radio, Transmits 144-148Mhz, Receives 136-174Mhz.
+200 AlphaNumeric Memory channels, ctcss/dcs (PL & DPL), NOAA Weather Alert.
+Four power levels: 75, 30, 10 & 5 watts output selectable, Scan & Search functions.
+200 AlphaNumeric Memory channels, ctcss/dcs (PL & DPL), NOAA Weather Alert.
+Four power levels: 75, 30, 10 & 5 watts output selectable, Scan & Search functions.
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Tri-Band Yaesu VX-6R Submersible Amateur Ham Radio Transceiver
(144/222/440)
+Transmits the 144, 220 & 430Mhz Amateur Ham Radio Bands, & receives 0.5-999Mhz!
+Output Power is 5 Watts on 2 meter & 70cm, & 1.5W on 222Mhz, with multiple lower power settings!
+Output Power is 5 Watts on 2 meter & 70cm, & 1.5W on 222Mhz, with multiple lower power settings!
Baofeng UV 5RA Ham Two Way Radio 136-174/400-480 MHz Dual-Band DTMF
CTCSS DCS FM 5W Amateur Radio UV-5R Transceiver
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+Frequency Range: 136-174 / 400-480MHz; 25KHz/12.5KHz Switchable
+128 Channels 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS; Channel Step: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25KHz
+Dual-Band Display, Dual Frequency Display, Dual-Standby; A/B band independent operation
+128 Channels 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS; Channel Step: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25KHz
+Dual-Band Display, Dual Frequency Display, Dual-Standby; A/B band independent operation
TYT TH-UV88 Ham Radio Handheld
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+Analog Amateur Dual Band VHF UHF Walkie Talkies for Adults,
+Long Range, Rechargeable, 200 Channels, Scanner,
+LCD Display, DTMF, CTCSS/DCS, Support Chirp
+Long Range, Rechargeable, 200 Channels, Scanner,
+LCD Display, DTMF, CTCSS/DCS, Support Chirp
Yaesu FT-60R DualBand Handheld 5W VHF/UHF Amateur Radio Transceiver
- Dual Band
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+Dual Band VHF/UHF 2 Meter & 70cm Amateur Radio.
+5 Watt Output, ctcss/dcs (PL & DPL), DTMF, AlphaNumeric Display, Lighted Keypad, Scan modes.
+Receives 108-520Mhz and 700-999.99Mhz MHz (less cell), Transmits 144-148Mhz & 430-450Mhz.
+5 Watt Output, ctcss/dcs (PL & DPL), DTMF, AlphaNumeric Display, Lighted Keypad, Scan modes.
+Receives 108-520Mhz and 700-999.99Mhz MHz (less cell), Transmits 144-148Mhz & 430-450Mhz.
+25KHz/12.5KHz Switchable
+Channel Step: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25KHz
+Frequency Range: 136-174 / 400-480MHz
+128 Channels 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS
+Dual-Band Display, Dual Freq. Display, Dual-Standby
+Channel Step: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25KHz
+Frequency Range: 136-174 / 400-480MHz
+128 Channels 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS
+Dual-Band Display, Dual Freq. Display, Dual-Standby
Mobile Units
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Handheld/Portable++Mobile++Base
Icom ID-5100A DELUXE 144/440 Amateur Radio Mobile Transciver with Touch Screen
+Dual Band D-STAR Transceiver (includes the MBA-2 Remote Head Mounting Bracket)
+Innovative 2m/70cm Mobile with Touch Screen Designed from user input
+Innovative 2m/70cm Mobile with Touch Screen Designed from user input
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YAESU Yaesu FTM-6000R 50W Compact Dual Band Mobile
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+Receives 108-174Mhz, 400-999.995Mhz , Transmits 2M VHF and 70cm UHF Bands !
+Remote Mountable Faceplate !
+50W - 25W - 5W Selectable Output
+Remote Mountable Faceplate !
+50W - 25W - 5W Selectable Output
Handhelds and Mobiles
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Simplex
Repeater
Another reason that this might be a good place to start is that you can find a new one relatively cheap. You can get some experience, and test the waters, without a large investment. In addition, your antenna is included with the unit (handheld), as well as your power supply.
Depending upon your particular radio, you probably won't receive any HF bands, i.e., your handheld radio might only receive and/or transmit on VHF and/or UHF. At the technician level, your HF selection is limited anyhow, but if you decide to move up to the general class level, and/or you purchase a larger base or mobile unit, your choices of operation will expand.
You can spend anywhere from approximately $40 for a small handheld radio to thousands of dollars on mobile and base radios. Base and mobile radios require a separate antenna, power supply, coax and other components.
Some technician class operators start out with a small handheld transceiver (portable) that can operate on some of the bands where s/he has phone (voice) privileges, e.g., 2 meter (VHF), 70 cm (UHF). If you are relatively close, you can try making a
simplex
(direct) connection to another amateur with your handheld. A local"repeater"
can help you make a connection if the simplex signal is too weak to reach the other party (distance will vary).
Of course, when you receive your general license, you earn more privileges on HF (High Frequency). You can then decide on what bands you would like to operate (work). There are multiband transceivers that will TX and RX on many bands (e.g., Yaesu FT-991A.) This is a more expensive radio, but allows for future multiband use on 160 Meters--70 cm.
Amateur Radio--
Just Starting
Just Starting
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Your First Amateur
Radio Transceiver
Radio Transceiver
When you are just starting out with a
technician class license
, you can listen to all bands/frequencies without restrictions. In fact, you don't need a license to listen, just a radio capable of receiving the desired band/frequencies. However, you are somewhat limited on which frequencies and/or bands that you can legally transmit a signal.
Some Amateur Bands/Frequencies
Repeater
Simplex
Another reason that this might be a good place to start is that you can find a new one relatively cheap. You can get some experience, and test the waters, without a large investment. In addition, your antenna is included with the unit (handheld), as well as your power supply.
Depending upon your particular radio, you probably won't receive any HF bands, i.e., your handheld radio might only receive and/or transmit on VHF and/or UHF. At the technician level, your HF selection is limited anyhow, but if you decide to move up to the general class level, and/or you purchase a larger base or mobile unit, your choices of operation will expand.
You can spend anywhere from approximately $40 for a small handheld radio to thousands of dollars on mobile and base radios. Base and mobile radios require a separate antenna, power supply, coax and other components.
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Some technician class operators start out with a small handheld transceiver (portable) that can operate on some of the bands where s/he has phone (voice) privileges, e.g., 2 meter (VHF), 70 cm (UHF). If you are relatively close, you can try making a
simplex
(direct) connection to another amateur with your handheld. A local"repeater"
can help you make a connection if the simplex signal is too weak to reach the other party (distance will vary).
Of course, when you receive your general license, you earn more privileges on HF (High Frequency). You can then decide on what bands you would like to operate (work). There are multiband transceivers that will TX and RX on many bands (e.g., Yaesu FT-991A.) This is a more expensive radio, but allows for future multiband use on 160 Meters--70 cm.
Baofeng UV-82 Dual-Band 136-174/400-520 MHz FM Ham Two-way Radio
, Transceiver, HT - With Battery, Antenna, Charger
+Frequency Range: 136-174 & 400-520MHz, Dual Band, Dual Display, Dual Frequency,Dual Standby
+A/B band independent operation, 128 groups channels storage, Shortcut menu operation mode
+VFO & Memory channels scan, Emergency Alarm,Tri-color background light selectable
+A/B band independent operation, 128 groups channels storage, Shortcut menu operation mode
+VFO & Memory channels scan, Emergency Alarm,Tri-color background light selectable
>>
Check out several sources to compare prices for the best deal, e.g., Internet, local stores.
Samples>>>>Amazon Links
Hit the Compare Price button below when you find a radio you like or want more information about. Then see if you can match the price.
>>Read the customer reviews of the effectiveness of the product before purchasing!
>>Read the customer reviews of the effectiveness of the product before purchasing!
Tri-Band Yaesu VX-6R Submersible Amateur Ham Radio Transceiver
(144/222/440)
+Transmits the 144, 220 & 430Mhz Amateur Ham Radio Bands, & receives 0.5-999Mhz!
+Output Power is 5 Watts on 2 meter & 70cm, & 1.5W on 222Mhz, with multiple lower power settings!
+Output Power is 5 Watts on 2 meter & 70cm, & 1.5W on 222Mhz, with multiple lower power settings!
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Baofeng UV 5RA Ham Two Way Radio 136-174/400-480 MHz Dual-Band DTMF
CTCSS DCS FM 5W Amateur Radio UV-5R Transceiver
+Frequency Range: 136-174 / 400-480MHz; 25KHz/12.5KHz Switchable
+128 Channels 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS; Channel Step: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25KHz
+Dual-Band Display, Dual Frequency Display, Dual-Standby; A/B band independent operation
+128 Channels 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS; Channel Step: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25KHz
+Dual-Band Display, Dual Frequency Display, Dual-Standby; A/B band independent operation
>>
Yaesu FT-2900R 75 Watt 2 Meter VHF Mobile Transceiver Amateur Ham Radio
+2M VHF mobile Amateur Radio, Transmits 144-148Mhz, Receives 136-174Mhz.
+200 AlphaNumeric Memory channels, ctcss/dcs (PL & DPL), NOAA Weather Alert.
+Four power levels: 75, 30, 10 & 5 watts output selectable, Scan & Search functions.
+200 AlphaNumeric Memory channels, ctcss/dcs (PL & DPL), NOAA Weather Alert.
+Four power levels: 75, 30, 10 & 5 watts output selectable, Scan & Search functions.
>>
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You can hover over any link to see if it is an Amazon link, if this matters, or a link to a page on this website or to a reference page, e.g., Smithsonian Institution, bookmark on this website, etc.
Some links on this website are associate links and are used to help illustrate what an item looks like, and you can decide if you want to just look or purchase the item. "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases." We receive a small commission (that helps support this website) if you actually purchase from this company, but the price to you remains the same.
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