====== Your first Amateur Radios ======

Perhaps you’ve gotten your license (congrats!), or you’re looking to listen first before getting your ticket.

===== Handheld Transceivers (HTs) =====


==== The cheap, but effective option: Baofeng UV-5R ====

If you’re looking to not break the bank (which let’s be honest, this or any hobby can easily do), start off cheap! 

=== Interfacing the Radio ===


==== The affordable powerhouse: Yaesu FT-60R ====

When either you’ve had enough of the Baofeng, or you’re okay stepping in with a few more bucks to get you quality, get the Yaesu FT-60R.

=== Interfacing the Radio ===

If you’re looking to do packet, follow the guidelines listed below.

==== When money is no limit: Yaesu FT-3DR ====

More bells and whistles than you can fathom.

===== Mobile Transceivers =====

==== Cheap Option ====

==== Affordable Powerhouse: Kenwood TM-V71A ====

=== Interfacing the Radio ===

==== Money is no limit: Kenwood D710G ====


== Sources ==
eHam Reviews