New to this forum.

[VK5WRJ]

Hi Jon

I'd suggest getting a radio that does HF plus 6m/2m/70cm. This will give you the most 'bang for your buck'. Keep an eye on the second hand market for a FT-897D or IC706Mk2G (e.g. this forum, VK HAM Sales and Service Facebook group or https://vkclassifieds.net.au/).

73 Iain

Thanks for your thoughts Iain.

When I do buy think I will buy new, Warranty etc, the last thing I need with my lack of technical skill is to buy someone else's problems.

I'm seriously contemplating a 2 m radio to start with, perhaps an Icom 2300H, antenna requirements seem to be a bit less daunting than some of the HF bands.

Jon.