Ham Radio For Newbie

[HowardDouglas 0]

I see a lot of people have the Yaesu VX-5R. Is that a good radio for a beginner with a tech license or should I go for the VX-7R?

[_mo_ 0]

either is a fine radio... before you buy your first rig, talk with some of the locals to make sure an HT (handheld) will be sufficient for your area. Where I live (southern Maine) it's kinda iffy with only a handheld.