19-09-2016, 09:40 PM
Quote:Other than 100watts on HF, a few extra bands and the more important, no F in your call sign, there isn't much going for it, when you think of the expense and effort involved.
I think you are selling the upgrade a bit short! With a standard license you get access to 20m, the premier DX band and with 100w there are plenty of contacts to be had all over the world. You also have access to a heap of digital modes too many of which are very popular and very efficient and there is heaps of activity - 2 pages in my log book just today!
Expense? Older 100w rigs are not that expensive and wire antennas can be made for just a few dollars.
I don't think I have heard anyone say that the effort in upgrading from foundation to standard was not worth it.
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Wayne VK4WDM