[bars] Question about Handheld Radios

[Samir Parikh]

Steve,

Congrats on getting your Technician license!  The QRZ Explorer was the 
same one I got upon receiving my license!

https://samirparikh.com/blog/my-first-radio.html

It doesn't have a lot of fancy features (e.g. APRS, DMR) but it's good 
enough to allow you to get on the repeaters.  I would just recommend 
replacing the stock antenna with a whip antenna.  I later purchased an 
Ed Fong J-pole which I put in my attic which vastly improved the 
performance of the radio.

Good luck in getting your General!

Samir

K1SIP

KC1SOZ wrote on 02/06/2024 19:20:
> QRZ and Giga parts still have the heavily discounted deal for new hams 
> on the QRZ handheld. It's not a super fancy Handheld but it works very 
> well.
>
> https://www.gigaparts.com/qrzjumpstart
>
>
> On Sun, Jun 2, 2024, 17:17 Steven Ford <stevef136 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>     I am new to this, I got my Tech license last month and am
>     currently studying for my General and taking exam on the 13th. I
>     was looking to get recommendations for a handheld that I could use
>     till I save up to get a mobile station. I would like to be able to
>     participate in the Bars Net.
>
>     Helpful if this is something I could pick up at Ham Radio in Salem NH
>
>     Steve Ford
>     KC1UVA
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