12-12-2021, 11:34 AM
Morning all.
A post to introduce myself.
Not only new to this forum but new to amateur radio as well, having recently passed the Foundation exam, still awaiting documentation from ACMA, no allocated call sign or license yet, hopefully before Christmas.
Left my move pretty late, well into retirement, something I've contemplated for years, better late than never I guess.
My dilemma is contemplating the direction to take re a first transceiver, what I'm looking for is something that will get me up and running, give me alternatives and not be overly difficult to set up and operate.
My budget is limited, however would prefer to spend a bit more initially and not have to upgrade again in the near future.
No preconceived ideas as to the bands I want to operate on, however do have an interest in DX communication (i think that's the term)
All a bit vague I know, however would welcome suggestions and tips on getting started.
I live in country South Aust, Moonta, in a house located on a good size block, so erecting an antenna shouldn't be a major issue, my lack of technical knowledge is probably the greater issue.
Looking forward to replies.
Cheers,
Jon.
A post to introduce myself.
Not only new to this forum but new to amateur radio as well, having recently passed the Foundation exam, still awaiting documentation from ACMA, no allocated call sign or license yet, hopefully before Christmas.
Left my move pretty late, well into retirement, something I've contemplated for years, better late than never I guess.
My dilemma is contemplating the direction to take re a first transceiver, what I'm looking for is something that will get me up and running, give me alternatives and not be overly difficult to set up and operate.
My budget is limited, however would prefer to spend a bit more initially and not have to upgrade again in the near future.
No preconceived ideas as to the bands I want to operate on, however do have an interest in DX communication (i think that's the term)
All a bit vague I know, however would welcome suggestions and tips on getting started.
I live in country South Aust, Moonta, in a house located on a good size block, so erecting an antenna shouldn't be a major issue, my lack of technical knowledge is probably the greater issue.
Looking forward to replies.
Cheers,
Jon.