[bars] Question about Handheld Radios

[Christopher Lennon]

I was just outside the time window when Gigaparts started selling the
Explorer.  I ended up buying the TYT UV88 which is the same radio.  It's
not a bad little radio.  I invested in a better antenna, and when I
participated in my first volunteer event (Bay State Marathon) I bought a
higher capacity battery.  It is a very good place to start.

Chris
W2BPL

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On Sun, Jun 2, 2024, 7:50 PM Samir Parikh <siparikh at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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